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They are designed around three pillars:</p> </div> <div class=" uon-usp-cards" > <div class="uon-usp-card-row "> <div class="usp-item "> <span class="i8 icons8-heart-hand"></span> <strong class="bf usp-label"> Relationships </strong> </div> <div class="usp-item "> <span class="i8 icons8-helping-hand"></span> <strong class="bf usp-label"> Respect </strong> </div> <div class="usp-item "> <span class="i8 icons8-knowledge-sharing"></span> <strong class="bf usp-label"> Opportunities </strong> </div> </div> </div> <p>RAPs build understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and history, promote meaningful engagement, increase equity and equality, and create sustainable employment and economic opportunities.</p><p>The Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership led the development of the RAP, supported by the University's RAP Working Group which consists of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff from every College and Division of the University.</p><div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="grid-content grid-2-column"> <div class="grid-block"> <p>This Reconciliation Action Plan brings to life the University’s commitment to engagement and community collaboration for reconciliation.</p><p><a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/925870/RAP-2022-2025-web.pdf" class="button next-button">Download PDF (17.9 MB)</a></p><p><em><strong>Artwork story: </strong>The creation of this work was inspired by a group discussion with the University of Newcastle’s RAP working group and the thoughts they had about what reconciliation means to them and the University.</em></p> </div> <div class="grid-block"> <figure class="image-figure"> <img src="/__data/assets/image/0003/933132/RAP-vertical3.jpg" alt="Jasmin's Craciun's RAP artwork " /> <figcaption style="text-align:center;"><span class="fa fa-caret-up"></span> Artwork by Jasmine Craciun (2022). </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <style> .grid-content {margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;} </style> <div id="uon-card-grid-923936" class="uon-card-grid"> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/indigenous-commitment/reconciliation/our-reconcilliation-priorities" class="uon-card uon-card-half uon-card-light " > <div class="uon-card-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/925261/Auchmuty-800x200px.jpg);"> <img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/925261/Auchmuty-800x200px.jpg" alt="Some Aboriginal artwork hangs on a wall, it features blue and earthy colours" /> </div> <div class="uon-card-content"> <h3 class="uon-card-content-title">Our Reconciliation Priorities</h3> <p class="uon-card-content-link">Read more</p> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/indigenous-commitment/indigenous-procurement" class="uon-card uon-card-half uon-card-light " > <div class="uon-card-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/925270/BarkLeaves-800x200px.jpg);"> <img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/925270/BarkLeaves-800x200px.jpg" alt="Some dried gum leaves" /> </div> <div class="uon-card-content"> <h3 class="uon-card-content-title">Indigenous Procurement</h3> <p class="uon-card-content-link">Read more</p> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/indigenous-commitment/indigenous-cultural-and-intellectual-property-protocol" class="uon-card uon-card-half uon-card-light " > <div class="uon-card-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0008/925262/DancerLeaves-800x200px.jpg);"> <img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0008/925262/DancerLeaves-800x200px.jpg" alt="An Aboriginal person dances with some eucalyptus leaves, they have white dots painted across their cheeks" /> </div> <div class="uon-card-content"> <h3 class="uon-card-content-title">Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property</h3> <p class="uon-card-content-link">Read more</p> </div> </a> </div> <h2 class="underlined" data-menu="" id="section-">Reconciliation events</h2> <p>Each year we host a number of Reconciliation events you can get involved in. These include:</p><ul><li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Ngarrama vigil (25 January)</li><li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) events including Rising from the Embers Festival,  Reconciliation Ball and Reconciliation Awards</li><li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">RAPs in the Region events for local businesses and organisations wanting to embed authentic Reconciliation practices</li><li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">High school insight days including Numeracy Gala Day</li></ul> <div class="uon-gallery-grid"> <div class="uon-gallery-grid-cell"> <figure class="image-figure"> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/media/viewer?media=925468" class="popup-link" data-popup-group="911789" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/925468/varieties/sidebar_thumb.jpg" alt="some Torres Strait Islander dancers entertain the audience at the 2022 reconciliation ball"/></a> </figure> </div><div class="uon-gallery-grid-cell"> <figure class="image-figure"> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/media/viewer?media=925469" class="popup-link" data-popup-group="911789" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0008/925469/varieties/sidebar_thumb.jpg" alt="An Aboriginal girl lovingly paints her grandmother's face atthe Ngarrama event"/></a> </figure> </div><div class="uon-gallery-grid-cell"> <figure class="image-figure"> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/media/viewer?media=925470" class="popup-link" data-popup-group="911789" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0009/925470/varieties/sidebar_thumb.jpg" alt="Four women smile at the camera at the 2023 reconciliation ball "/></a> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="uon-card-grid uon-card-grid-videos w100" id="video-925282"> <div class="uon-card uon-card-dark"> <div class="uon-card-video embed-container"> <div data-listid="" data-videoid="_5Uc7acRZDE" id="youtube-_5Uc7acRZDE" data-title="Ngarrama" data-customimage="/__data/assets/image/0003/925284/VideoThumb.jpg" class="youtube-replace"> <div class="fa fa-play-circle"></div> </div> </div> <div class="uon-card-content"> <div class="uon-card-content-meta"> <div class="uon-card-content-meta-tag">Video</div> </div> <h3 class="uon-card-content-title">Ngarrama <small>3:03</small></h3> <p class="uon-card-content-summary">This is a free, family-friendly public event to engage the community in meaningful reconciliation through truth-telling and historical acceptance.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uon-large-block-cta"> <a href="https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/indigenous-commitment#news-anchor" class="uon-large-block-cta-link uon-large-block-cta-link-blue uon-large-block-cta-link-image uon-large-block-cta-link-image-gradient " style="background-image:url(/__data/assets/image/0004/925483/NewsEvents-500x500px.jpg);" data-interaction-label="Block CTA: News and events"> <img src="/__data/assets/image/0004/925483/NewsEvents-500x500px.jpg" class="uon-large-block-cta-link-image-mobile" alt="News and events"/> <div class="uon-large-block-cta-link-inside"> <h3>News and events</h3> <p class="uon-large-block-cta-link-description">Keep up to date on the latest news and events.</p> <p><span class="button next-button solid-button inverted-button">Read more</span></p> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUniversityofNewcastleAustralia" class="uon-large-block-cta-link uon-large-block-cta-link-dark-grey uon-large-block-cta-link-image uon-large-block-cta-link-image-gradient " style="background-image:url(/__data/assets/image/0009/925479/Facebook-500x500px.jpg);" data-interaction-label="Block CTA: Connect with us"> <img src="/__data/assets/image/0009/925479/Facebook-500x500px.jpg" class="uon-large-block-cta-link-image-mobile" alt="Connect with us"/> <div class="uon-large-block-cta-link-inside"> <h3>Connect with us</h3> <p class="uon-large-block-cta-link-description">On University of Newcastle Facebook page.</p> <p><span class="button next-button solid-button inverted-button">Join us</span></p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="section-bg-wrapper-blue uon-cta-strip" > <div> <p class="landing-page-intro">Please direct any enquiries to</p> </div> <p> <a href="mailto:reconciliation@newcastle.edu.au" class="button large-button next-button default-button 0">reconciliation@newcastle.edu.au</a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div>  <div id="uon-acknowledgement"> <div class="inner"> <p>The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. 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