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Please respond to the following questions or you may upload a document here that contains your submission, if preferred.

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Focus area 1: Learn - do you agree this should be a focus area?

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The 'Learn' focus area aims to promote cultural awareness - Learning, supporting, and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Do you agree that this should be a focus area for the Strategy?

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If you disagree, please tell us why. Can you suggest an alternative focus area?

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If you agree that 'Learn' should be a focus area, please suggest actions or initiatives for this focus area (eg cultural awareness training, cultural immersion experiences, cultural events, cultural safety initiatives)

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Focus area 2: Empower - do you agree this should be a focus area?

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The 'Empower' focus area aims to create opportunities and recognises self-determination - Creating meaningful opportunities to enhance the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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If you disagree, please tell us why. Can you suggest an alternative focus area?

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If you agree that 'Empower' should be a focus area, please suggest actions or initiatives for this focus area (eg employment opportunities, pathway programs, procurement opportunities, improving education and wellbeing outcomes)

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Focus Area 3: Recognise and Respect - do you agree this should be a focus area for the Strategy?

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The 'Recognise and Respect' focus area aims to promote visibility of culture - Recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their continuing connection to culture through wayfinding and creative placemaking

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If you disagree, please tell us why. Can you suggest an alternative focus area?

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Focus Area 4: Include - do you agree this should be a focus area for the Strategy?

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The 'Include' focus area aims to support understanding and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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If you agree that 'Recognise and Respect' should be a focus area, please suggest actions or initiatives for this focus area (eg signage, artwork, interactive experiences, storytelling)

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If you disagree, please tell us why. Can you suggest an alternative focus area?

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If you agree that 'Include' should be a focus area, please suggest actions or initiatives for this focus area (eg cultural protocols, policy documents, engagement, consultation)

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Is there any other feedback or any suggestions you would like to provide regarding the draft focus areas or action items for Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy?