RAN is a network of young people from all over
NSW committed to advancing issues of Reconciliation
and Indigenous Rights, open to all people aged 16-29.

The two days will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people from across NSW, and will include:

• Guest Speakers including Mick Dodson and Aden Ridgeway;

• Workshops on Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights

• Discussion about ways young people can become active
  in overcoming racism in their local communities

• Accommodation and food provided.

A small registration fee will apply.

Glebe, Sydney
10am – 4pm
Weds-Thurs
April 23rd & 24th

To register:
email - Imara@ReconciliACTION.org.au
or call (02) 9555 6138
For more information:
http://www.reconciliaction.org.au

RAN is supported by:

• Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
• NSW Reconciliation Council
• Foundation for Young Australians
• NSW Students Representative Council
• Edmund Rice Centre
• National Union of Students
• Youth Action & Policy Association

To Register now, please click HERE

The ReconciliACTION Network (RAN) is a youth initiated and youth run group. It was formed in early 2002 by a small group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people from Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR), the NSW Reconciliation Council and the Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education.

The Network quickly grew to include members from a number of high schools, universities, TAFEs, student unions, Indigenous organisations, community groups and Reconciliation bodies. Our members represent a wide range of political and social interests and come from metropolitan, regional and rural NSW.

The Network is open to all interested people aged between 16 and 29.



Our members come together to work on projects and campaigns. Our name – ‘ReconciliACTION’ – reflects the belief that Reconciliation has to be about more than just words. It is about making changes through action - and young people have an important role in play in determining those changes in their community.

For our projects we also operate as a ‘Network’, bringing together a range of youth, social justice and community organisations to raise the profile of issues relevant to Reconciliation and Indigenous rights.

The Network's aims include: ·Education; ·Advocacy; ·Support for young people working to overcome racism in their local communities; and ·Skills and leadership development.

Although we are a relatively new organisation (less than one year old) some of our projects we have worked on include:

• A Website (www.reconciliaction.org.au);
• An Education/ Action Kit, researched and written by RAN members;
• A Writing and Graphics Competition for NSW High School Students;
• Participation and organisation of many community events, including Reconciliation & Treaty Forums
• A Social Justice music concert, involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous bands.

We have also held two successful State-wide youth Gatherings.

Speakers at the events included:

• Linda Burney (Current NSW Labor Candidate & previously Director General of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs),
• Rick Farley (NSW Reconciliation Council & previously President of the National Farmers Federation),
• Kerry Nettle (The Greens & Australia’s youngest Federal Senator) and
• Moksha Watts (President of the National Union of Students, 2002).

The Network holds regular meetings close to public transport, usually at the University of Technology.

Check out our website for more details or email: recon@reconciliaction.org.au.

State-wide Youth Gathering, April 2003

Our biggest event yet is coming up on the 23rd-24th April. The 2-day Conference will involve speakers and Workshops across a range of issues. The confirmed speakers include Dr Mick Dodson from the Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Senator Aden Ridgeway.

It will be a youth only event, organised and run by RAN members, and will be an opportunity for participants to discuss their views about racism and reconciliation with other young people. The focus of the two days will be on determined priority areas and turning those ideas into action & future projects.

There will also be a number of skills workshops, and several opportunities to hear from different organisations about some of the great work being done at the grass roots.

The Conference cost - $20 - will include most meals and accommodation (over Wednesday night). Sponsorship will be available for young people who need to travel interstate to attend the Gathering.

Please apply for more information to Imara Savage at imara@reconciliaction.org.au or call 9555 6138.

To Register now, please click HERE