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 RAP Framework to register 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 to Reconciliation
Australia for review.