The Y Australia is proud to release its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan, cementing our commitment to working hand in hand with First Peoples as we Reflect on our progress toward Reconciliation and self- determination.

With this Reconciliation Action Plan, Y Australia will:

• Strengthen relationships with First People’s by bringing diverse perspectives and individuals together to promote inclusion
• Connect with First Peoples and communities to increase opportunities for our Y family to learn about the oldest continuous living culture in the world
• Increase our understanding of culture, heritage and history with First Peoples
• Demonstrate respect for First People’s culture, practices, traditions and right
• Develop effective governance processes to inform and guide the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

This follows the formal endorsement of the Y’s Plan by Reconciliation Australia, whose work has enabled organisations to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance Reconciliation.

The Y Australia is proud to have commissioned work for the RAP from Rubii Red, a proud Lama Lama artist, activist and Twitch streamer who uses her work to share her culture.

This piece of work forms part of our Global Movement’s work to Vision 2030. In building a better world for and with young people, through our strategic pillars: A Just World, Sustainable Planet, Meaningful Work and Community Wellbeing, we will build a stronger, better partnership with First Peoples.

The RAP can be accessed here.

Quote attributable to Amelia Shaw, President Y Australia

“As the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world, we are genuine in our commitment to embedding cultural change. That means supporting platforms and places where young people feel empowered to inform the way we do business at the Y. The RAP will help us achieve this goal.”

Quote attributable to Alexandra Ash, Interim Chief Executive Officer Y Australia

“We’re very proud to have our Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and look forward to working closely with them to Reflect on the role the Y plays in advancing Reconciliation.”

The Y acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge their living culture and the many thousands of years in which they have raised their children to be safe and strong.