School District Launches Second Reconciliation Action Plan

Mark Spital, CEO of WNSWLHD, said the plan reflects the diversity of the people of all nine proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander countries, as well as the many language groups within the district’s footprint. said.

“Our school district is very diverse in geography, community and culture. Our communities are unique in many ways, each with a strong local identity,” Spittal said.

“In 2017 Western New South Wales was the first Regional Health District to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan and we are now launching our second Innovative Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025 endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. I’m proud of you.

“This plan reflects our approach to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the journey we are on This is an opportunity for us to think about the next steps we can take together.” Strait Islanders. ”

WNSWLHD Aboriginal Health and Welfare Executive Director Tony Martin said this was an important step in addressing the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the district.

“We recognize that reconciliation efforts are long-term efforts and require coordinated and united action. It is backed by an execution plan with a detailed breakdown of actions and milestones,” Martin said.

Spittal said the plan builds on the district’s work to date and recognizes the next steps the district is taking toward its long-term cultural journey.

“We remain focused on creating meaningful change through embracing and recognizing the historic role that health services have played in disenfranchising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” said Spital.

“We understand the impact that historic harm continues to have on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today, and work to identify, challenge and address racism in the health care system. We are working hard to understand what we can do.”