RAP Conference

Course description

The RAP Conference at Flinders University is a three-day event, scheduled from Wednesday, 21st May to Friday, 23rd May 2025. This conference is an enriching platform for staff and students to engage in a variety of cultural activities and discussions centred around the University's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). https://www.flinders.edu.au/reconciliation-action-plan

The conference commences with an Opening including a Welcome to Country by Jack Buckskin and an introduction to the RAP Conference program from Co-Chairs of the University's RAP Oversight Committee, Professor Simone Ulalka Tur (Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous) and Professor Jonathan Craig (Vice President and Executive Dean, College of Medicine and Public Health).

The first day of the conference is packed with events and activities including a campus tour, Kaurna language workshop by Kuma Kaaru as well as a presentation by Kirstie Parker; a Yuwaalaraay woman from north-west New South Wales with more than 25 years experience in Indigenous advocacy, journalism and government. 

The subsequent days continue to offer a blend of educational and cultural experiences. Highlights include a tour of FUMA's collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Anti-Racism Workshop by Reconciliation SA and keynote presented by Reconciliation SA,CEO, Jason Downs. 

The HUB will come to life with live entertainment and a weaving station offered throughout the conference schedule, ensuring a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

Our team at Yungkurrinthi will close the formalities of the conference with a Community BBQ in Inparilla, where we invite you to bring your colleagues along in joining us for a Smoking Ceremony and enjoy the angelic voices of the award winning and highly regarded, Iwiri Choir. 

Please note that the conference schedule is subject to change, and participants are encouraged to check for updates regularly. We look forward to your active participation in making this event a success.

Presenters

Jonathan Craig College of Medicine and Public Health

Simone Tur Indigenous Strategy and Engagement

Type of course

Workshop

Who should attend

Students and staff are invited.

What you will learn

You will hear how Flinders University is working towards advancing reconciliation through its Indigenous education and engagement strategies.