Building an Advisory Committee - Bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander input to your reconciliation journey

Building an Advisory Committee Building an Advisory Committee Bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander input to your reconciliation journey For organisations with a Reconciliation Action Plan, some of the most important feedback you will receive from Reconciliation Australia is the need to include input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to progress reconciliation in the work. [...] However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.8% of the population, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are often called upon to do this additional work on top of their jobs. [...] [Insert company name] recognises the importance of self-determination and the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in leading direction for race relations and improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander socioeconomic outcomes. [...] Building an Advisory Committee Who are you seeking? We are seeking the voices of: [Aboriginal land of which you are located on] community members, Custodians, Elders and young people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the area Staff of local Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations Individuals who have worked in the sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocac. [...] Suggested practices and protocols for your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee: For productive and positive engagement between your organisation and its Advisory Committee, it is good to establish shared objectives and mutual understanding of the intentions of your collaboration together.