Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Woollahra Council acknowledges that the first people of this area are the Aboriginal people of the Eora Nation. Council is committed to working together with all members of the community to support reconciliation and encourage acceptance and respect for a diverse range of cultures.
For further information on reconciliation, please contact Reconciliation Australia.
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
In 2021 Woollahra Council began developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the Reflect level to guide and drive our reconciliation efforts as a Council. It is a scoping and research document which outlines the steps that Council would need to take to prepare itself for reconciliation initiatives in successive RAPs. Developing a Reflect RAP demonstrates Council’s commitment to understanding and working with the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Council’s Reflect RAP was prepared in collaboration with the local community, Reconciliation Australia (RA), La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council (La Perouse LALC), the Gujaga Foundation, the Gamay Rangers and Council’s internal RAP Working Group.
The Working Group consists of Council staff from a range of program areas and management levels who are both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. This group was fundamental in developing Council’s Reflect RAP and will continue to support its implementation over the next year.
The final Reflect Reconciliation Plan is now available. Read the plan here(PDF, 3MB) .
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Council is currently progressing to the next stage of our reconciliation journey through the development of a draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, alongside Council's draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols and Guidelines.
If you would like to provide feedback on Council's draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, you can complete our Your Say Survey here until Thursday, 25 September 2025.
NSW Local Government Aboriginal Network
The NSW Local Government Aboriginal Network (LGAN) is an organisation that brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and advocates from NSW local councils to share best practices, provide support, and advocate for change. It was established in 1988 and serves as an information exchange. Woollahra Council along with a number of Councils statewide are representatives of the LGAN which meets monthly to discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week - which runs from 27 May to 3 June every year - is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Find more information about Reconciliation Week and Council's annual events here.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
The Community Team
Telephone: 9391 7000
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au