Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024–2026

Since 2006, Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) have enabled organisations to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation.

Based around the core pillars of relationships, respect and opportunities, RAPs provide tangible and substantive benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, increasing economic equity and supporting self-determination.

The four RAP types – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate – allow organisations to continuously develop their reconciliation commitments.

Clarence Valleys Council’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024–2026 has been officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia for implementation, with CVC now recognised as a member of the RAP network.

CVC’s Innovate RAP will be implemented over the next two years and includes regular feedback to Reconciliation Australia on progress and annual completion of a RAP Impact Survey.

View the Clarence Valley Council Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024–2026(PDF, 2MB)

For more information about Reconciliation Action Plans, visit Who has a RAP?

What we've achieved so far

  • Internal CVC RAP champion identified – Alex Moar
  • Implementation of an all-staff cultural awareness induction package, including the significance of cultural protocols including Acknowledgment of County and Welcome to Country
  • First Nations staff leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations annually
  • CVC Cultural Protocol in draft
  • Annual NAIDOC celebrations are growing in attendance, and days of national significance are acknowledged through council communications
  • Council signature blocks acknowledge three First Nations communities
  • The Three Mob One River artwork has been incorporated into council's corporate branding
  • #myclarencevalley acknowledges places on Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung Country
  • Design elements of the Three Mob One River artwork have been incorporated into both indoor and outdoor corporate uniforms
  • Meeting agendas have been standardised to include Acknowledgement of Country
  • CVC signage style guidelines incorporate Three Mobs One River artwork and opportunities for placenames and recognising Country
  • Yaegl Cultural Mapping Project completed in partnership with the Yaegl Traditional Owners Corporation
  • Annual First Nations Engagement Framework meetings implemented, including meetings with Local Land Councils, Traditional Owner Corporations and community roundtables
  • Townsend Collective partnership agreement signed with Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation
  • Interpretative First Nations signage installed in Bailey Park, Ulmarra, and Memorial Park, Grafton
  • HR metrics show the CVC workforce comprised 6.32% First Nations people in Quarter 3 (January to March 2024), increasing to 7.05% in Quarter 4 (April to June 2024)
  • CVC traineeships and apprenticeships promoted through Aboriginal Liaison Officers in local high schools, Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl organisations, Traditional Owner Corporations, First Nation Engagement meetings and annual CVC Careers Expo

RAP Reports

CVC RAP Report 2024–2025(PDF, 658KB)

CVC RAP Report 2025–2026(PDF, 484KB)

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