Central Regional TAFE mark Reconciliation Week by launching 2020/21 Reconciliation Action Plan

Central Regional TAFE will mark Reconciliation Week with a plan to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The annual campaign promotes relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, with 2020 its 20th anniversary.

Starting today, CRTAFE will host several small-scale campus activities and online presentations, including the launch of a 2020-21 Reconciliation Action Plan.

Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, the plan details CRTAFE’s support for indigenous students and staff, and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring all community members have equal opportunity. Students have created online resources about inspirational Aboriginal people, daily facts, and links to podcasts, websites and videos relating to Aboriginal culture and reconciliation.

CRTAFE managing director Bill Swetman said it was important not to forget Reconciliation Week during the global health crisis.

“This year’s national theme for Reconciliation Week — In This Together — resonates with every-one in this country and around the world at the moment,” he said.

The Kalgoorlie campus will also host a cultural display and a cupcake giveaway, with COVID-19 social distancing measures.