Aboriginal Projects

Eurobodalla Shire Council Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation

Adopted by Eurobodalla Shire Council 21 December 2010

Eurobodalla Shire Council acknowledges the rights of Aboriginal people to live according to their beliefs and customs and gives due respect and recognition of customary lore, heritage, beliefs and traditions.

Eurobodalla Shire Council acknowledges that reconciliation means having an appreciation of how the past has impacted on generations of Aboriginal people and how we build a community for today.

Eurobodalla Shire Council commits to reconciliation valuing empathy, dignity, respect and fairness. We commit to working with the community towards reconciliation and to the provision of services, programs and activities that support growth and development of Aboriginal communities.

Acknowledgments

• Eurobodalla Shire Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee and Chair Christine Lee
• Australian Declaration Towards Reconciliation
  http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/IndigLRes/car/2000/12/pg3.htm

Wollongong City Council Reconciliation Statement and Commitment

http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/council/publicdocuments/pages/seconciliationstatementandcommitment.aspx