Goal 4
People
Warrnambool values local Aboriginal identity and culture
Warrnambool’s community acknowledges local Aboriginal history and respects and celebrates Aboriginal culture.
2040 Outcome:
- Aboriginal culture is respected and proudly celebrated by the local community and shared with visitors to the City.
- Health, educational, economic and social disadvantage no longer exists for Aboriginal people.
- Traditional Owners lead the City’s environmental and cultural heritage management and have direct involvement in whole of community decision making and governance.
- Learning about Indigenous culture, history and local language is commonplace in schools and workplaces.
- Most natural attractions and significant places are known by their Aboriginal names (where deemed appropriate by Traditional Owners).
The changes we want by 2026:
- All W2040 Partners are actively engaged in partnerships with the Aboriginal community and support a treaty.
- Acknowledgement of Country is made at all community events, forums and functions including government and council/committee meetings, conferences and training, school assemblies, public performances and shows, committee and board meetings and official openings.
- Where supported by Traditional Owners, new and existing places in Warrnambool will incorporate Aboriginal names and acknowledge Aboriginal cultural heritage in appropriate ways to increase community cultural awareness.
- Warrnambool City Council will allocate a permanent place at the Council table for an Aboriginal representative.
- Warrnambool has an Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
- Warrnambool’s community services and public facilities are regularly audited and implement continuous improvement to ensure cultural safety and inclusion.
- More young Aboriginal people will complete year 12 or equivalent than in 2017.
- More Aboriginal people will achieve post-school vocational or tertiary qualifications than in 2017.
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