As one of 750 organisations and 43 local governments to adopt nationally-approved reconciliation framework, Logan City Council believes it is taking steps to close the gap.
As part of Logan’s second reconciliation action plan, there have been interactive library sessions, public art installations, Deadly Digital stories, ambassadors and walking for reconciliation.
The Reconciliation Action Plan framework helps drive participants to close the gap by utilising their influence within communities.
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2020 in a COVID-safe way, council hosted an internal Walk for Reconciliation event.
Throughout the week, 176 council staff and their walking companions walked 1348 kilometres to show their support for reconciliation and a shared future for all.
Lifestyle chair Laurie Koranski said council’s progress since launching its first reconciliation plan in 2015 had been significant.
“Council acknowledges the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the relationship we continue to build with Logan’s First Nations communities,” Cr Koranski said.
“We are committed to progressing and driving reconciliation in the City of Logan.
“Our commitment so far has generated momentum, strong foundations and enthusiasm from across the organisation to continue and extend this work.”
Council’s second RAP, running from June 2019 to December 2020, included 55 practical actions and 42 or about 90 per cent of these have now been achieved.
“We look forward to finalising the remaining items in our second RAP and working with Council staff and the community to develop our third RAP,” Cr Koranski said.
