The North Central Catchment Management Authority is calling for input from Traditional Owners and Aboriginal community members as it reviews its Reconciliation Action Plan.
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NCCMA reconciliation project officer Robyn McKay said the revised plan will be called "galkangu", which means "build together, make things happen together, more connected to country" in the Dja Dja Wurrung language.
"Like any living document, our RAP needs to be reviewed from time to time", she said. "We know the responsibility of reconciliation rests with us, but we'd really like Traditional Owners and Aboriginal community members to tell us which reconciliation actions will make the most difference."
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Since launching its plan in 2018, the NCCMA has implemented key steps acknowledging recognising the impact colonisation and policies had on First Nations people.
It has also recognised the need to adopt actions to address systemic racism and bring about restorative justice.
The NCCMA's Reconciliation Action Plan has introduced paid cultural leave provisions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, established a Reconciliation Working Group, partnered in projects with Indigenous communities and implemented of a cultural competence training program
People wanting to have their say on the NCCMA's review of its Reconcilation Action Plan can attend COVID-Safe workshops in Kerang on January 27 and Bendigo on February 9. To register visit www.nccma.vic.gov.au/media-events/events
People can also complete a survey by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/r/T28RVN8
