Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

The Town formed a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Steering Group in mid 2023. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was officially accredited by Reconciliation Australia in 2022.

Reflect RAP

What is a RAP?

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program provides a framework for organisations to support the national reconciliation movement.

A RAP is a strategic document that includes practical actions that will drive an organisation’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities in which it operates.

The RAP Program contributes to advancing the five dimensions of reconciliation – Race Relations; Equality and Equity; Unity; Institutional integrity; Historical Acceptance - by supporting organisations to develop respectful relationships and create meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are four RAP types (Reflect, Innovate, Stretch, Elevate) that set out the minimum elements required to build strong relationships, respect and opportunities within an organisation and community.

As the Town of East Fremantle is only just beginning its reconciliation journey, the Town's first RAP was at the Reflect level.

Our Reflect RAP Artwork

The artwork featured throughout our Reflect RAP was created by Yabini Kickett.

Please read Yabini's description of the artwork below:

“This artwork was commissioned by the Town of East Fremantle for their RAP in 2022, it features several icons I’ve come to associate with the area after having spent some time working with local community in the past couple of months.

The Swan River (specifically the portion seen within the Town of East Fremantle) runs through the centre of this illustration, as from all my chats with local residents there’s a strong connection and pride tied to the proximity of the river.

A pelican is in reference to the Niergarup Track, and the general abundance of the large water birds - on most morning walks along the foreshore I saw several either on the river or perched nearby.

Lastly, a large Tuart and Acacia cyclops (Wilyawa) seeds. Personally, I find them to be a real connective tissue on coastal Nyoongar country - they stand tall and create habitat
for many birds, lizards, insects and fungi. Tuarts are some of the last remaining original upper story tree species within East Fremantle, and I guarantee the surviving trees have seen more than we could ever imagine. They’re a reminder of the past but also resilience and strength.”

Our journey to date 

The Town commenced work on the RAP in early 2017. The idea arose from the Elected Members who wanted to collaborate with local Whadjuk Nyoongar people to design a new municipal emblem. The concept of developing a RAP was also raised at this time and work commenced. Since then, other activities have included: