Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Government Association (LGA) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout South Australia, and pays its respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and the rich contribution that First Nations People continue to make to our society.
The LGA operates on Kaurna land, and our work extends across many First Nations communities within South Australia.
We acknowledge that local government can learn from the deep feelings of attachment that First Nations People have to country and respect this relationship in the delivery of services to communities.
The LGA is committed to strengthening connections between First Nations People, councils and the broader community as the peak body for local government in South Australia.
About our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
To support our commitment to reconciliation, we are proud to have embarked on our first RAP, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
At the LGA we are committed to reconciliation and see it as an opportunity to embrace our role as leaders and trusted partners in the local government sector.
We value building genuine relationships and mutual respect between First Nations people, councils and the wider communities that councils serve.
Our Reflect RAP artwork
The LGA’s Reflect RAP artwork is by Kira and Codi Buckskin from Ngadli Art. Kira and Codi are Narungga Wirangu women living on Kaurna Land in Gawler.
The large circle represents the LGA, each row of dots represents South Australia’s councils. Three circles represent listen, connect and voice, reflecting how the LGA represents its members. The other lines represent a connection to Country and the journey to creating the RAP and our pathway moving forward.
The artwork has been incorporated into the entire design of our Reflect RAP, visually supporting the LGA’s reconciliation journey.