Page 16 Aboriginal Cultural Competence THE FIVE DIMENSIONS OF RECONCILIATION UNITY An Australian society that values and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as a proud part of a shared identity. RACE RELATIONS All Australians understand and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous cultures, rights and experiences, which results in stronger relationships based on trust and respect and that are free of racism. HISTORICAL ACCEPTANCE All Australians understand and accept the wrongs of the past and the impact of these wrongs. Australia makes amends for the wrongs of the past and ensures these wrongs are never repeated. EQUALITY AND EQUITY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in a range of life opportunities, and the unique rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised and upheld. INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY The active support of reconciliation by the nation’s political, business and community structures.
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