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.