The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Reconciliation Australia encourages governments at all levels to take action to progress the aspirations of the United Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
This Q & A factsheet is part of a Reconciliation Australia series aimed at informing the community and stimulating conversations about the issues that affect us all.
Reconciliation, a $24 billion investment in Australia’s future
Reconciliation Australia commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to undertake an analysis of the impact on the Australian economy, if, in 2031 the gaps in social and economic outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians were closed.
How quickly this year has flown! All of a sudden we’re talking about Christmas, thinking about a welcome break by a beach somewhere and looking forward to all that fun and food with family and friends.
Auspoll’s Evaluating the effectiveess of Reconciliation Action Plans – Overall analysis
Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are plans that organisations can make to identify clear actions with realistic targets that they can take to improve the relationship between Indigenous people and other Australians both within the organisation and more widely.
2013 – Employment Services – building on success Issues Paper
We welcome the emphasis in the Issues Paper on achieving sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and would like to share our approach to achieving this through the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program.
2012 – Submission to the Community Affairs Committee on Stronger Futures Legislation
Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs, Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 201, Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 201, Social Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2011
2012 – Inquiry into the contribution of sport to Indigenous wellbeing and mentoring
Reconciliation Australia is the national organisation building and promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community
2012 – Consolidation of Commonwealth Anti Discrimination Laws
Reconciliation Australia is the peak national organisation building and promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians for the wellbeing of the nation.
2011 – Inquiry into language learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
It is important to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and that their languages are unique to the history of Australia.
What a way to start the new year. The launch of the 2012 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Impact Measurement Report and the third Australian Reconciliation Barometer, together with our inaugural RAP Showcase, have certainly helped the reconciliation movement continue to gather pace.
This year has been off to a flying start and events in the first few months have demonstrated how important our work is to achieving a united and reconciled Australia.
The last few months have been exhilarating for the team here at Reconciliation Australia. We’ve celebrated many wins—particularly in the corporate space—and as such we’ve decided to dedicate this issue to reconciliation in business.
Reconciliation really is everyone’s business and in this issue of Reconciliation News we will showcase some of the positive work that is happening out there in the community.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration, a product of more than 20 years of research and discussion at the United Nations, is a non-binding document that sets out how existing human rights standards apply to the recognition and protection of Indigenous peoples’ rights internationally.
Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution
Check out the Recognise website for more information on recent developments in relation to the recognition of Australia’s first peoples in the constitution.
he Healing Foundation was established one year after the Apology.On 13 February 2009, the first anniversary of the Apology to Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples acknowledging the legacy of trauma and grief.
This Q & A factsheet is part of a series Reconciliation Australia is producing aimed at informing the community and stimulating conversations about the issues that affect us all.
At Reconciliation Australia we often talk about the importance of recognition. Proper recognition can be empowering – but sometimes we can forget to stop and reflect on our own achievements, particularly during busy periods.
On Australia Day in 1972, a number of Indigenous activists erected a beach umbrella on the lawns of Old Parliament House. Michael Anderson, Billy Craigie, Bertie Williams and Tony Koorie set up the protest and placed a sign that said ‘Embassy’ to represent a displaced nation.
What is the Australian Reconciliation Barometer? The Australian Reconciliation Barometer is a biennial national research study that measures the progress of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians.
In May 2012, Reconciliation Australia and the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition launched the Yarn About Youth program to find out what issues matter to young people and how young people and the youth sector can progress reconciliation.
They say change is always a good thing and it shows; with Reconciliation Australia’s first Indigenous Chief Executive, Leah Armstrong, leading the charge in her first year in the position.
Reconciliation Australia Annual Financial Report 2010-11
The directors of Reconciliation Australia Limited (Reconciliation Australia) present the annual financial report of the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Impact Measurement Report 2011
In 2006, Reconciliation Australia launched an ambitious new program aimed at getting workplaces to progress reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
Recognition. It’s motivational; it instigates pride and connectedness; and it has the potential to drive positive change. This is why, this year, the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution has been the subject of a national conversation.
National Reconciliation Week certainly captured the attention of Australians this year; with hundreds of events and impromptu gatherings held by businesses, schools and remote communities across the country.
2009 Impact Measurement Paper – Contribution of reconciliation actions in closing the gap
The aim of this paper is to provide a framework to enable discussions between Reconciliation Australia and interested stakeholders about ways we can and should measure the impact of our work
2008 Australian Reconciliation Barometer Quick Guide
The Barometer is a national research study that looks at the relationship between Indigenous and other Australians. Designed to be repeated every two years, the Barometer explores how we see and feel about each other, and how perceptions affect progress towards reconciliation and closing the gaps.
2008 Australian Reconciliation Barometer National Sample Report
This document presents the findings of the National Sample for the Australian Reconciliation Barometer.
The Barometer has been developed to provide a benchmark of the current progress towards reconciliation in Australia. The intention is that it will periodically track the progress towards reconciliation.
2008 Australian Reconciliation Barometer Comparative Report
The Reconciliation Barometer was designed to provide a snapshot of Australian attitudes which affect progress towards reconciliation, as a benchmark for measuring how these attitudes change in the future.
