KU Annual Report KU Annual Report 2017 | Página 17

FINANCIALS
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As the RAP Champions, and other
KU staff more broadly, continue
to engage with and inspire others
on the reconciliation journey, we
are proud to see a new generation
of leaders emerging within KU;
educators and leaders with a
demonstrated commitment to KU’s
values of diversity and inclusion.
One such RAP Champion is Mark
Taylor, Director at KU Peninsula
on the NSW mid-north coast.
Having been amongst the very first
centres to publish a RAP, Mark is
now working with other KU centres
to share his experience, assisting
them to navigate the process of
developing a plan and building
community connections.
“KU Peninsula is a centre already
deeply embedded in our local
community,” explained Mark, “so
the process of RAP development
was, for us, an extension of our
desire to build on those connections.
Incorporating Aboriginal culture
within the centre and educational
program adds a richness and depth
that is quite unique.
“Together children and staff develop
a much gre ater appreciation for
the land, stories and history of this
country and community.”
KU is delighted we are already seeing
these steps towards reconciliation
delivering tangible results. In 2017,
there was an increase in parent
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participation in KU services, as
educators and families engaged in
conversations about reconciliation,
and the RAP Working Groups began
being formed. Between July and
December 2017, approximately 20
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
people joined RAP Working Groups.
As we continue to invest more
energy, time and money in our
reconciliation efforts, and our
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Programs, we are pleased to be
able to welcome more Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander children,
families, staff, Elders and friends
into our centres.