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.
Woollahra Municipal Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols and Guidelines
The Woollahra Municipal Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols and Guidelines(PDF, 785KB) have been updated with the support and advice of the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council. They were adopted by Council on 27 October 2025 and are intended to offer Council staff and community members some insight into Indigenous cultural protocols, Reconciliation and the rich Indigenous history of the Country that the Woollahra Local Government Area encompasses. They are not intended to replace engagement with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Welcome to Country
Ray Ingrey, Chairperson of the Gujaga Foundation, explains the significance of Welcome to Country and showcases a traditional Aboriginal dance performed by the Gamay Dancers.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Woollahra Council began its reconciliation journey in 2021 with the development of a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)(PDF, 3MB). This foundational plan provided the research and groundwork needed to embed reconciliation principles into our operations and guide future initiatives.
Building on this foundation, we are proud to have progressed to our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan(PDF, 9MB), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia on 14 November 2025, alongside our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols and Guidelines(PDF, 785KB). The Innovate RAP outlines practical actions to strengthen relationships, respect, and opportunities in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Both the Reflect and Innovate RAPs were developed in partnership with La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council (La Perouse LALC), Gujaga Foundation, Gamay Rangers and our internal RAP Working Group. This group, made up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff from across Council, has played a vital role in shaping these plans and will continue to oversee implementation throughout the Innovate RAP’s lifecycle from January 2026 to December 2027.
This work reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful engagement and creating a more inclusive future with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
View The Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan(PDF, 9MB).
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.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
The Community Team
Telephone: 9391 7000
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au