The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society (Society) records the history associated with Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia and has a museum located in the township of Kangaroo Valley.

The Museum is a combination of buildings, some transferred from their original location, and some sympathetically constructed to those of the late 1800s. Many artefacts of the early settlement of Kangaroo Valley are on display in the Museum.

As a part of the Museum there are Aboriginal Artifacts that have been donated to the Museum and include some from Kangaroo Valley but the majority have been collected from tourist ventures all over Australia.

The Society has recognized the significance and heritage of the Aboriginal artefacts and wishes to acknowledge that heritage.

This Reconciliation Action Plan is the statement of the Society to ensure history and Museums items are recorded and displayed sympathetically with the Aboriginal Peoples of Australia.

Garth Chittick
President Kangaroo Valley Historical Society 2019

Vision

The Reconciliation Action Plan for the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society is set out to ensure the recording of the history and the collection of artefacts from Kangaroo Valley is done with due respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander understanding.

Acknowledgement to Country

The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal Nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Relationships

Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories are important to the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society. We acknowledge and respect the contributions made by Australia’s First Peoples.

Respect

To provide education and employment pathways for Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organizations is a priority for the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society. We believe this to be integral for supporting greater economic participation and social inclusion and allowing the Museum to directly benefit from increased access to diverse skills and knowledge.

Opportunities

The Society will embrace the potential of employment, volunteering, training, social inclusion, partnerships, artistic and commercial opportunities to enhance economic and social outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organizations, as well as enriching the visitor experience and understanding of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Tracking Progress and Reporting

The Society will develop and implement systems and capabilities to track, measure and report on RAP activities, achievements, challenges and learning.