Reconciliation after the Referendum

Post-referendum actions for school/ early learning communities

We've put together a list of actions for schools and early learning services to take in response to the referendum, and focused on supporting your First Nations staff, students and community while sustaining your school/ service's commitment to reconciliation. Key actions include:

1. Listen Before jumping into "action mode", schools and early learning services must listen to and be led by First Nations stakeholders as they determine when and how to respond to the outcome of the referendum.
2. Prioritise the wellbeing of First Nations staff, students and community members, keeping in mind the impact that the result, media and the public conversation may have had on individuals and communities. View this article about the Referendum and Education for resources about wellbeing.
3. Reflect We must all reflect on how we engaged our school and service communities in conversations about reconciliation before the referendum, and how we will more responsively engage in these conversations into the future.
4. Recommit As you implement and refresh your RAP, ensure it responds to this moment and prepares us for a brighter future.
5. Research what other schools and early learning services in your area, as well as organisations, have a RAP and think about broadening your reconciliation network.

Reconciliation after the Referendum Webinar

We look forward to seeing our network grow stronger in response to this challenge.

The Narragunnawali and wider Reconciliation Australia Team