Screen NSW implement Reconciliation Action Plan
Screen NSW have launched a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to outline the organisation’s plan to close the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and wider Australia.
Prepared in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia, the federal body that builds reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, the RAP is based on three key areas outlined by Reconciliation Australia: Respect, Relationships and Opportunities.
Actions planned by Screen NSW include:
- A 10% increase in funding applications received per year across all programs that include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key creative personnel.
- Increased visibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the Screen NSW website; in its enews; and publications.
- Guaranteed funds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects and stories, that is reviewed annually.
- The establishment of a Screen NSW internship for six months each year.
“Screen NSW aims to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages and interests are accurately represented in the projects Screen NSW funds and the work that we do,” Ms Chambers said.
“We will strive to strengthen partnerships and networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian screen practitioners as an important pathway to building respect and understanding. Through the RAP, we hope to foster a positive environment of collaboration and support.”
For more, read Screen NSW.
