The Narragunnawali Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Framework guides teachers, educators and school and service leaders to engage in a whole-scale approach to driving reconciliation. This approach centres around building relationships, respect and opportunities in the classroom, around the school or early learning service and with the community. The RAP Framework is made up of 40 RAP Actions, which can also be used as professional learning resources regardless of whether your school/service has a RAP.  

Through the RAP Actions and connected resources, educators can reflect on their pedagogical practices and build upon their teaching and learning resources to embed First Nations perspectives meaningfully. 

Each RAP Action includes key information which is important to understanding how that action will be meaningfully implemented in your unique context. RAP action pages are consistently structured, making them easy to navigate and engage with. Each page includes: 
 

Overview – a summary of the RAP action and its significance 

Need to know – key contextual information to support implementation 

Ideas for action – practical steps for embedding reconciliation in schools and early learning services 

Professional learning – Links to related professional learning resources to deepen knowledge and confidence 

Curriculum resources – Teaching materials that align with the RAP Action and reconciliation principles 

There are 40 RAP Actions in total, with 14 identified as minimum required RAP Actions. The required actions feature a short film providing insights from educators and community members on how to apply the RAP action in practice. 

RAP Actions also include aligned professional learning activities and curriculum resources to support ongoing learning, unlearning and relearning. This supports educators to build on their knowledge and understanding, encourage critical thinking and apply reconciliation principles in their teaching.  

For example, the Curriculum Planning RAP Action strengthens teachers’ capacity to embed reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across all subjects and year levels. This process not only builds educators’ knowledge but also supports the development of culturally responsive curriculum content and teaching strategies that enriches student learning. 

There is also professional learning resources aligned with the Curriculum Planning RAP Action. The Curriculum Audit professional learning resource, available for both schools and early learning settings, guides educators through a structured evaluation of their teaching and learning planning. Through this evaluation, educators can identify areas of success and areas for improvement while ensuring content is relevant and respectful. This enhances confidence in delivering inclusive education and creates more authentic learning experiences for all Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous learners. 
 

Engaging in curriculum planning, conducting audits and refining resources through a reconciliation lens contribute to an educator’s professional and personal growth. These RAP Actions help teachers build on their knowledge and create more inclusive learning environments. Encourage your colleagues to read through the RAP Actions, watch the films and engage with the aligned professional learning resources.