Meaningful action towards reconciliation
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a right to access culturally safe services that affirm identify, align with preferences, and meet individual needs.
Unfortunately Australia’s mainstream service system still has a long way to go in becoming truly inclusive and one which is culturally responsive and safe.
Advocacy for policy and legislative change must continue at all levels to address this ongoing problem.
Everyone has a responsibility for bringing reconciliation and cultural safety to the forefront of decision making and service delivery.
Services can begin their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, and take meaningful action towards advancing reconciliation. There are also practical ways that services and individuals can commit to being culturally safe immediately.