Respecting and celebrating
We will work with First Nations people to increase the awareness, sustainability and celebration of their heritage, language and cultural expression.
Koort Karnadjil Mya - First Nations Strategy
Heart. Truth. Voice.
Our Koort Karnadjil Mya First Nations Strategy is a powerful and collaborative step towards building a culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful community that celebrates the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of First Nations people.
This strategy has been co-designed with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and organisations, guided by the values of Heart (Koort), Truth (Karnadjil), and Voice (Mya). It reflects our shared vision to ensure First Nations cultures, stories, and aspirations are embedded in the City's programs, services, and future planning.
Priority areas
The Strategy sets out four key priority areas to guide meaningful action and long-term impact.
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Empowerment, advocacy, and partnership
We will support advocacy efforts and the empowerment of First Nations peoples to lead and self-manage action in their own interests, with an emphasis on collaboration.
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Capacity building
We will pursue opportunities to support building the capacity of individuals and groups to help address persistent and emerging needs, particularly those within the Closing the Gap - Priority Areas and Targets.
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Cultural safety
We will strengthen cultural safety within our organisation and promote its benefits throughout the community.
Creating the Strategy
We invited the community to provide on the draft report from 30 May 2024 to 27 June 2024.
Community members could provide feedback by;
- completing an online or hard copy survey,
- submitting feedback in writing via email or post;
- or contacting our Cultural Engagement team.
During the community feedback period, we had:
