Yuma (hello), it is my pleasure to endorse the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s 2024–27 Reconciliation Action Plan.

It is a great honour as a Ngunnawal Elder to be part of PM&C’s reconciliation journey, walking together for a reconciled Australia that acknowledges and understands deeply our 65,000 years of continuous living culture. An important step towards reconciliation is broad knowledge, understanding and respect for the First Australians and the land we all live on.

I believe this RAP positively improves the way PM&C works with and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and staff, and recognises the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and knowledge. It supports positive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, helps develop strong working relationships and facilitates mutual respect, whilst providing a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

I look forward to the ongoing mura (pathways) of maintaining respectful relationships as a Traditional Custodian and Elder of Ngunnawal Country and to see these relationships develop across Australia with all Traditional Owners and Elders as PM&C continues to strengthen its cultural integrity.

I look forward to a brighter more inclusive future.

Djan Yimaba – Thank you