Project details

The City of Wanneroo wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Whadjuk people. We would like to pay respect to the Elders of the Noongar nation, past, present and future, who have walked and cared for the land and we acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contributions made to the life of this City and this region.

We are currently in the process of developing our fifth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Reconciliation is about working together to strengthen relationships, celebrate the cultures and recognise the histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Feedback invited

We would like to take this opportunity to seek your feedback on the City’s fifth draft RAP. The feedback received will inform the City’s fifth RAP.

  • Step 1 - See Background

    Understand how the RAP is structured and key changes from the previous plan (See Background tab below)

  • Step 2 - Review the draft RAP

    See plan in Related documents section

  • Step 3 - Comment online

    Give us your feedback via our online feedback form (See Have your say online tab below)

  • Step 4 - Contact us directly

    Provide feedback by other methods or contact us if you need support to participate (See Other opportunities tab)

Background

The actions and deliverables in this draft RAP are categorised into four sections: Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance.

  • Relationships

    Relationships involve building strong relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people – themes include connecting people, sharing experiences, governance, communication, engagement and partnerships.

  • Respect

    Respect involves demonstrating respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights – themes include pride in cultures and histories, understanding, appreciation, acknowledgement, learning, success and celebration.

  • Opportunities

    Opportunities include providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities – themes include employment, procurement, professional development, retention, enabling access to systems and processes.

  • Governance

    Governance involves actions required to drive the governance of the RAP.

New actions in the plan

In the draft RAP 2025-2027, the City has included five new actions, which were developed in collaboration with the community members of the City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Reference Group, Ni Kadadjiny Koort. The five actions are as follows:

  • Action 5: Support community-led initiatives, programs, activities and events in the City
  • Action 6: Explore supporting truth-telling projects focussed on cultural strength and healing in consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Action 10: Recognise Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants.
  • Action 11: Include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural activities in City events and programs.
  • Action 12: With cultural authority, promote the use of Noongar language at a community level and in public spaces.

These actions reflect the City’s ongoing dedication to progress its reconciliation journey by committing to actions that are meaningful to the community.

Have your say online

Provide your feedback by Sunday, 2 March 2025.

Other opportunities

Other feedback options include:

  • online message from Your Say
  • via phone on 9405 5600, or
  • mail City of Wanneroo – Locked Bag 1, WANNEROO WA 6964.

If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Community Development Team.