What is a rap?

 

 

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation. A school or early learning service can develop a RAP using the Narragunnawali platform to register and extend on existing initiatives or to begin a new journey.

The key steps for developing a RAP are:

  • Establish a RAP Working Group: A diverse Working Group ensures the responsibility of implementing reconciliation initiatives does not sit with one person. Your Working Group can include teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, students and community members.
  • Complete the Reflection Survey: To assist with planning, the Reflection Survey gives a snapshot of reconciliation in the school or early learning service.
  • Write a Vision for Reconciliation: A Vision clearly communicates the school or early learning service’s commitment to reconciliation to the community.
  • Add RAP Actions: There are 40 RAP Actions to select from, including 14 that are a minimum requirement.
  • Submit the RAP: RAPs are submitted to the Principal or Director for approval and then to Reconciliation Australia who will review the RAP's Vision for Reconciliation and Acknowledgement of Country statements prior to publication.
  • Refresh the RAP: 12 months after publication, the RAP will be reverted to draft to allow the RAP Working Group to refresh the RAP and ensure it remains a living and dynamic document. While all data from the previous version of the RAP will be retained, the refresh process involves, at minimum, re-completing the Reflection Survey and re-submitting the RAP. It is also an opportunity to make updates to the Vision for Reconciliation statement and add new Actions to the RAP. 

The RAP framework below outlines the need to develop relationships, respect and opportunities in the classroom, around the school and with the community.

 

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Relationships in the classroom
Relationships in the classroom

Invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be a part of everyday learning.

There are currently 4 RAP Actions supporting relationships in the classroom. 

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Relationships around the school
Relationships around the school

Involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community life of the school or early learning service.

There are currently 4 RAP Actions supporting relationships around the school. 

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Relationships with the community
Relationships with the community

Build relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and its leaders.

There are currently 7 RAP Actions supporting relationships with the community.

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Respect in the classroom
Respect in the classroom

Teach about reconciliation, days of national significance and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary issues.

There are currently 3 RAP Actions supporting respect in the classroom. 

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Respect around the school
Respect around the school

Demonstrate respect for the Country on which the school or early learning service stands.

There are currently 3 RAP Actions supporting respect around the school. 

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Respect with the community
Respect with the community

Actively promote respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the wider school or early learning service community.

There are currently 5 RAP Actions supporting respect with the community. 

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Opportunities in the classroom
Opportunities in the classroom

Integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions into the curriculum.

There are currently 3 RAP Actions supporting opportunities in the classroom. 

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Opportunities around the school
Opportunities around the school

Incorporate reconciliation initiatives into the school or early learning service’s day to day activities and annual planning.

There are currently 5 RAP Actions supporting opportunities around the school. 

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Opportunities with the community
Opportunities with the community

Provide opportunities for the wider community to participate in the school or early learning service’s commitment to reconciliation.

There are currently 5 RAP Actions supporting opportunities with the community. 

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