Volleyball ACT acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, and the Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands of which Volleyball ACT is played and conducted. Volleyball ACT also pays respect to the contribution First Nations people have made to Volleyball and sport in the ACT and Australia.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN WORKING GROUP (RAPWG)
Volleyball ACT is taking the first step along the reconciliation path and establishing a Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG). The RAPWG will advise Volleyball ACT on the priorities of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and guide the implementation of Volleyball ACT’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members with strong connections to Canberra and sport who understand the priorities of the community and have a demonstrated commitment to supporting the rights and well-being of First Nation’s people.
Purpose of the Working Group
The purpose of the RAPWG is to inform Volleyball ACT of the key issues, concerns, and priorities of First Nation people and to provide advice and feedback on Volleyball ACT policies, plans, and services that aim to support participation and provide input to the delivery of services and programs relevant to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Membership
Membership of the RAPWG will be up to 10 community members and 1 appointed VACT board member being a maximum of 11 (excluding additional Board members if required).
Selection Criteria
Volleyball ACT is seeking applications from community members who meet the following criteria. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of the priorities of First Nations people
- Interest and involvement in local or broader community affairs, advocacy, and networks
- Direct links to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and/or organisations; and
- Ability and willingness to contribute to the strategic development of policy impacting First Nations people.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience and/or understanding of the role of an advisory committee
- An interest and/or understanding of programs from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander perspective.
All applicants will be assessed according to the above criteria, with a maximum of 10 people appointed as Members to the Working Group. A selection panel of three members comprising two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Elders or respected community members), along with the Volleyball ACT CEO, will consider the nominations for the RAPWG. The panel will assess the nominations against the selection criteria above.
Meeting times
The RAP Working Group currently meets monthly on a Thursday night from 5:30-6:30 and this time is subject to change depending on member preferences. The meetings are currently online but some face-to-face meetings may be required depending on member preferences.
Submission details
EOI closing date and time: 9:00 am, Monday 19 June 2023
Submission details: Please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) form via email to ceo@volleyballact.com.au
Information Enquiries
All inquiries or requests for information should be directed to:
Nic Kaiser
Volleyball ACT CEO
Phone: 0417 212 138
Email: ceo@volleyballact.com.au
If you would like to be a member of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, please complete and return the attached form, or email Volleyball ACT for an electronic copy.
