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Supporting a more reconciled Western Australia

This resource will help to guide Local Governments in building their capability to engage meaningfully with local Aboriginal communities, highlighting best practice examples of reconciliation and Aboriginal engagement.

 

How this resource can help you!

  • New to the reconciliation space, or just starting out on your journey and feeling overwhelmed and needing a place to start?  Check out our Getting Started on your Reconciliation journey checklist.
  • The case studies share best practice and stories of how other Local Governments have collaborated to achieve an outcome.  Review these and reach out to the relevant Local Government for further useful tips.
  • The interactive map will assist you with current Native Title Agreements and Indigenous Land Use Agreements, and contact details for Traditional Land Owners and other Local Governments.
  • Contact us with any feedback or queries.
AboutRECONCILIATION WA
 
 

Exploring key themes

Reconciliation

Advance reconciliation through truth telling, cultural education and inclusive community strategies.

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Place Making

Creating inclusive, culturally respectful spaces through community collaboration and engagement.

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Partnerships

Working in partnership to create thriving, inclusive communities, promoting culture and care for Country.

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People

Strengthen Aboriginal representation, organisational cultural competency and understanding of cultural load.

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Native Title and Heritage

An overview of the Federal Native Title system and the State heritage legislation.

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Case studies

Who We Are: People – Video

Who We Are: Brave New Clan follow the lives of six exceptional young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who share stories about their communities, history and cultures in contemporary Australia.

Who We Are: Culture – Video

Who We Are: Brave New Clan follow the lives of six exceptional young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who share stories about their communities, history and cultures in contemporary Australia.

Who We Are: Country/Place – Video

Who We Are: Brave New Clan follow the lives of six exceptional young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who share stories about their communities, history and cultures in contemporary Australia.

Town of Port Hedland

In South Hedland, a Youth Changemaking Program has empowered local Aboriginal youth to make a difference in their community while enhancing their sense of belonging and pride.

Reconciliation WA

Kolbang Yanginy artwork was a collaborative partnership between the Artists, Purple and Reconciliation WA.

City of Swan

The Place Names Maali project and a new interactive online mapping tool are being led by Landgate in collaboration with the City of Swan.

Town of Cambridge

In July 2024, community feedback led the Town of Cambridge to commit to renaming Lake Monger to Galup over a five-year transition period.

 

Which Country am I on?

The interactive mapping feature allows users to explore their Local Government area—whether town, city, or region—while also acknowledging Aboriginal Native Title settlements, Indigenous land and sea agreements, Traditional Landowners, and language groups. By highlighting First Nations territories, the map provides an opportunity to learn about the land on which you live, work, and play. It also guides users in connecting with Elders and Traditional Landowners, fostering deeper engagement and supporting reconciliation efforts through meaningful learning and partnerships.

VIEW INTERACTIVE MAP