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Screen NSW Reconciliation Action Plan January 2011 to December 2012
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Our vision for reconciliation Enriching lives through stories and opportunities.
Reconciliation is important to Screen NSW because it builds our knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and peoples. It also means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are accurately represented in screen productions produced and financed within the screen industry. We believe that this will enrich people’s lives and provide greater opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the screen industry.
Our business Screen NSW is a partner agency of Trade and Investment NSW, with a key role in the creative and economic development of the State. Our mission is to foster and facilitate creative excellence and commercial growth in the screen industry in NSW.
Screen NSW stimulates new creative and business opportunities, promotes innovation in screen content and technology, and champions the contribution the NSW screen industry makes to our culture, economy and society. We work to make NSW the most attractive State for screen production by investing in the development and production of screen content, by opening doors to new business avenues and by minimising red tape. We take a leadership role in promoting partnerships, connecting individuals and organisations and supporting a vibrant and informed NSW screen community through six key objectives – new and strengthened partnerships, increased finance, enhanced creativity and innovation, industry skills development and training, information exchange, improvements to Screen NSW internal processes and staff skill sets
Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Our RAP has been developing since 2008 when Screen NSW began a strategic review of its activities to ensure the organisation was relevant and responsive in a changing screen industry landscape. A workshop was held with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, producers, partners and industry to explore priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activities within the new Strategic Plan.
This Plan incorporates many of the thoughts collected over this period, and will be continually revised. Staff and the Board are invited to participate in the RAP Working Group.
The Screen NSW RAP Working Group meets quarterly to ensure that our RAP objectives are being met.
The Screen NSW CEO champions the RAP within Screen NSW.
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Respect Building respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and interests are accurately represented in the projects Screen NSW funds and the work that we do.
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
1. Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks and images are displayed in the office
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
March 2011
March 2011
Feb 2011
Plaque recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional owners displayed in reception.
At a minimum 1 meeting room named after an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribe from local region.
At a minimum 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen project poster displayed in the foyer, one in the office and one in the general department area.
2. Ensure Screen NSW publications and signage include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander images
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Visual imagery included in new website, annual report and signage.
1 events banner reflecting reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling used at a minimum of 10 events per year.
At a minimum 6 items published on website and enews per quarter promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, events, opportunities, culture and/or history.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander faces reflected in a minimum of 4 publications each year together with deceased images disclaimer.
3. Revise the Dignity and Respect Charter to include reconciliation
Human Resources Department, State and Regional Development and Tourism
June 2011
June 2011
Dignity and Respect Charter reviewed and implemented.
Staff circular sent out to advise staff of amendments.
4. Enhance staff understanding of the differing cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a Cultural Awareness program
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Dec 2011 At a minimum 75% staff have participated in Cultural Training.
5. Ensure induction program for new
Manager Workplace Development, State and June 2011 Induction program developed and implemented.
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Respect Building respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and interests are accurately represented in the projects Screen NSW funds and the work that we do.
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target employees includes information on working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and identify mentors who can provide advice and support
Regional Development and Tourism / Stakeholder Relations Unit
Development and Production Unit
June 2011
Establish a minimum of 2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentors and/or consultants to provide support and advice to Screen NSW staff.
6. Develop guidelines for acknowledging and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at all Screen NSW events and activities, and in all Screen NSW publications
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Indigenous Officer, Senior Manager Aboriginal Business Enterprise, Small Business & Regional Development
Stakeholder Relations Unit
June 2011
Dec 2011
Guidelines developed and implemented that provide:
i. a framework for usage e.g. Welcome To Country, use of images on website, in locations database, and in productions, and when to seek Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
ii. a process for following up Screen NSW queries on protocol
Acknowledgment conducted at all public events with a minimum of 40 events annually.
7. Ensure key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events are included in Screen NSW events calendar
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Feb 2011
Feb 2011
Events calendar circulated to staff including key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates such as Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and Sorry Day.
Key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates included on website events calendar.
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Relationships Developing partnerships and networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian practitioners is important to Screen NSW because it strengthens the presence and increases the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners represented within the screen industry. It fosters a positive environment of collaboration and support.
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
1. Appoint a Government approved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to Screen NSW Board and increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
CEO and Board to provide nominations
CEO
Jan 2011
Sept 2011
A minimum of 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander board member appointed.
Business case presented to Government for recruitment of full time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff member to undertake: community liaison, provide locations advice and/or project support.
2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners invited to all Screen NSW events and activities
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Feb 2011 Formal process established to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners are invited to participate on committees, panels, seminars trade missions, policy discussions, launches, and networking and educational events related to the screen industry.
3. Identify opportunities for partnerships
Reconciliation Action Plan Committee
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Development and Production Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
June 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
June 2011
Screen NSW directors ensure all Screen NSW staff are actively engaged in delivering their part of Screen NSW commitments.
Screen NSW attends at a minimum of 3 Media Reconciliation Industry Network Groups.
Screen NSW meets with the Screen Australia Indigenous Unit at a minimum 3 times per year.
Regular forums with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are implemented at industry events such as Screen Producers Association of Australia Conferences and Australian International Documentary Conference.
1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focused networking event is established for selected participants.
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander meeting spaces sourced and utilised.
4. Establish an entry point on the Screen NSW website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Sept 2011
Sept 2011
Sept 2011
Single entry point is established on home page.
Website needs are scoped and costed.
Map of NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples accessible online.
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Relationships Developing partnerships and networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian practitioners is important to Screen NSW because it strengthens the presence and increases the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners represented within the screen industry. It fosters a positive environment of collaboration and support.
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target Stakeholder Relations Unit Sept 2011 Online links established to social networking sites, such as Campfire and The
Loop, Screen Australian Indigenous Unit, The Black Book, production reports, biographies,Pathways and Protocols publication.
5. Consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives regarding use of locations for filming
Production Attraction Unit Production Attraction Unit Production Attraction Unit
April 2011
October 2011
June 2011
Land councils and location use is a standing agenda item at Regional Film Office meetings.
Work with regional screen services to identify frequently used locations owned by Land Councils.
At a minimum 2 consultations held with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives in State authorities that manage locations eg NSW National Parks and Wildlife.
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Opportunities Creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is important to Screen NSW as it supports the telling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and the visibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on screen.
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
1. Establish and maintain guaranteed funds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects and stories.
Director, Development and Production
CEO / Director, Development and Production
Director, Development and Production / Director, Creative Partnerships
June 2011
Aug 2011
June 2012
Annually review program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and projects in NSW.
Screen NSW aims to allocate 15% of its production and development funds to projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key creative personnel.
Create a multiplatform initiative that explores and reflects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences in partnership with another agency or Government department.
2. Encourage inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander characters, stories and practitioners
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Production Attraction Unit / Development and Production Unit
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
An annual minimum of 20 key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and projects; and 10 locations are profiled on website and in publications.
Provide advice and information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cast, crew and cultural protocols to production industry.
3. Ensure application forms and contracts don’t present cultural barriers
Business Affairs
Business Affairs
Business Affairs
Development and Production Unit
June 2011
March 2011
March 2011
June 2011
Screen NSW paperwork reviewed and simplified.
Plain English contracts available.
ICIP (Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property) protocols included in all contracts.
Creative and Enterprise Development Coordinator role identified as contact point for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications for funding projects.
4. Encourage filmmakers to acknowledge Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander lands on which projects are filmed.
Business Affairs July 2011 Research the viability of including a contractual requirement for all films funded by Screen NSW to include an on-screen credit acknowledging the community and traditional owners on whose land the film was made.
5. Identify and establish specific training and career paths for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
CEO / Executive Assistant
Creative Partnerships Unit
Development and Production Unit
Feb 2011
June 2011
Aug 2011
Establish regular agenda item at Screen Finance Group meetings.
Process for knowledge sharing and talent identification and acceleration established.
Current programs reviewed. Career pathways mapped and
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5. Identify and establish specific training and career paths for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners
CEO / Executive Assistant
Creative Partnerships Unit
Development and Production Unit
Development and Production Unit / Creative Partnerships / Stakeholder Relations Unit
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Development and Production Unit / Creative Partnerships
Stakeholder Relations Unit
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Producer Extension Placement / Stakeholder Relations Unit
Feb 2011
June 2011
Aug 2011
Aug 2011 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Dec 2011
Establish regular agenda item at Screen Finance Group meetings.
Process for knowledge sharing and talent identification and acceleration established.
Current programs reviewed. Career pathways mapped and opportunities targeted and costed each year. Funding is committed for at a minimum 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific initiative per year.
At a minimum 2 networking opportunities provided for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent each year.
10 % of Slingshot funding (Emerging Filmmakers Fund, Visual Effects Scheme, Indigenous Producer Extension Placement; Above The Line Attachments; festival travel assistance) to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners
10 % of Industry Development funding to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners.
Collate and make available on website information on possible funding partners for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content and practitioners.
6. Maintain an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander internship position within Screen NSW
Director, Development and Production
June 2011 At a minimum 1 Screen NSW internship established by 2011/2012 for six months each year.
7. Highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander funding opportunities
Publicist / Stakeholder Relations Unit
Development and Production Unit
Development and Production Unit
June 2011
July 2011
July 2011
Communication strategy is established to promote funding opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Screen NSW aims to receive 17 funding applications per year across all programs that include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key creative personnel. Screen NSW aims for a 10% increase in funding applications received per year across all programs that include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key creative personnel.
8. Inform selected Government departments of Screen NSW activities and identify collaborative opportunities
CEO / Publicist / Stakeholder Relations Unit
Directors
March 2011
Dec 2011
List of Government departments for partnership identified and prioritised.
At least 2 relationships/partnerships/collaborations established with another Government partner.
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Tracking progress and reporting
Action Responsibility Timeline Measurable Target
1. Monitor RAP progress RAP Working Group and Stakeholder Relations Unit
July and January every year
Half yearly progress reports 1 x annual report against RAP submitted to Reconciliation Australia
2. Refresh RAP RAP Working Group Every 24 months – next one scheduled July 2012
Refreshed RAP developed in consultation with Reconciliation Australia
3. Publish reports and refreshed RAP
RAP Working Group and Stakeholder Relations Unit
As required Refreshed RAP on Reconciliation Australia and Screen NSW websites. Report RAP achievements to Screen NSW Board; in Screen NSW enewsletters; and on Screen NSW website from time to time.
4. Report on progress in Screen NSW Annual Report
Stakeholder Relations Unit August 2012 RAP progress reported in Screen NSW Annual Report
For further information on Screen NSW programs and initiatives please visit the website: www.screen.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] Tel: 02 8222 4844