25 January, 2023 - Cassowary Coast Adopts Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has adopted our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate RAP) 2023 – 2025, taking the next steps on our reconciliation journey as we build relationships to develop respect and create opportunities through acknowledging and sharing experiences for an inclusive community connected to Culture and Country on the Cassowary Coast. 

The Innovate RAP was officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in early January, and today was adopted by Council at the January Local Government Meeting.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan, said the Innovate RAP will guide Council’s work over the next 24 months, to ensure Council is positioned to implement effective and mutually beneficial initiatives as part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

“The Innovate RAP will focus on Council’s drive to create a trustful, supportive and collaborative environment for all First Nations peoples as we walk together with pride and a sense of belonging to One Coast, Cassowary Coast

“It will encourage and facilitate the understanding and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and will celebrate the contribution they make to our organisation and our community.

“Council is firmly committed to the reconciliation journey and we will continue to identify where and how we can implement actions that make a lasting difference,” said Mayor Nolan.

To read the Innovate RAP in full visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/RAP.

For further information please contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Image caption: Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group celebrating the endorsement of the Innovate RAP 2023-2025.