PRIORITISING ABORIGINAL AND XXXXXX STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURES. The Parties acknowledge that strong Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander cultures are fundamental to improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people. The Parties agree to implement all activities under this Agreement in a way that takes full account of, promotes, and does not diminish in any way, the cultures of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. This commitment is part of the new way of working that Parties have agreed to under this Agreement. The Parties agree to demonstrate this commitment through their Implementation Plans. This Agreement supports the prioritisation of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander cultures through the Priority Reforms outlined in Part 6 of this Agreement. New Closing the Gap outcome areas, targets and indicators have also been included in this Agreement that support the cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people in areas of languages; cultural practices; land and waters; and access to culturally relevant communications. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander media, in particular community-controlled media, have a central role in communicating activities under this Agreement to allow culturally relevant messages to be developed and shared by Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander organisations and communities for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people.
PRIORITISING ABORIGINAL AND XXXXXX STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURES. The Parties acknowledge that strong Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander cultures are fundamental to improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people. The Parties agree to implement all activities under this Agreement in a way that takes full account of, promotes, and does not diminish in any way, the cultures of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. This commitment is part of the new way of working that Parties have agreed to under this Agreement. The Parties agree to demonstrate this commitment through their Implementation Plans. This Agreement supports the prioritisation of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander cultures through the Priority Reforms outlined in Part 6 of this Agreement. New Closing the Gap outcome areas, targets and indicators have also been included in this Agreement that support the cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people in areas of languages; cultural practices; land and waters; and access to culturally relevant communications. Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander media, in particular community-controlled media, have a central role in communicating activities under this Agreement to allow culturally relevant messages to be developed and shared by Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander organisations and communities for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. PRIORITY REFORM AREAS FOR JOINT NATIONAL ACTION The Parties agree to four Priority Reforms that change the way governments work to accelerate improvements in the lives of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people. The Priority Reforms have arisen from the Partnership between Governments and the Coalition of Peaks; they respond to the voices and aspirations of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people; and were overwhelmingly supported during the formal engagements on this Agreement in 2019. The Parties commit to tangible actions to give effect to the Priority Reforms. priority reform one – formal partnerships and shared decision‑making The Parties commit to building and strengthening structures that empower Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people to share decision-making authority with governments to accelerate policy and place-based progress against Closing the Gap. In order to effect real change, governments must work collaboratively and in genuine, formal partnership with Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples because they are the essential agents of change.’ (Engagement survey participant from t...
