The City’s Reflect RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) was officially launched just over a year ago – and in this time, there have been many notable achievements and initiatives implemented across the City of Subiaco.
Here are some highlights from the first year of our RAP journey:
- Creation of a bushtucker garden in Theatre Gardens, which was officially opened at our RAP launch event in May 2024.
- Becoming Djida exhibition at Subiaco Museum, which welcomed Dana Garlett as the museum’s first Indigenous artist in residence.
- Noongar language lessons, Noongar Storytime, and cultural awareness sessions at Subiaco Library.
- Continuation of our community partnership with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, including support of the company’s annual family picnic and performances.
- Publication of a new webpage and booklet on the City’s website about Aboriginal history, culture and people.
- NAIDOC Week events in 2024 (and set to return in 2025), and National Reconciliation Week breakfast for staff.
- Performance by Aboriginal band Last Round Aces, Welcome to Country, and gifts by Whadjuk artist Wendy Hayden at January Citizenship Ceremony.
- Naming of meeting rooms at City of Subiaco office on Hay Street to align with Noongar six seasons.
- Promotion of Noongar Chamber of Commerce & Industry in business newsletters, and promotion of Aboriginal businesses to City staff.
Stay tuned on the City’s website and
Facebook page for further updates on the City’s RAP journey.