Sentences with phrase «of practical reconciliation»

I have confidence that there is goodwill in the community to see this type of practical reconciliation accomplished.

On the other hand is the idea of practical reconciliation where we are reconciled by action alone.

The impoverished notion of practical reconciliation will not in and of itself lead to meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

A focus on outcomes that can benefit Indigenous people is a hallmark of the current federal government's approach to Indigenous affairs and is consistent with its philosophy of practical reconciliation.

There are some clear contrasts between the limiting framework of practical reconciliation and the more focused and accountable approach based on international guidance and standards.

The «assimilationist» goals of practical reconciliation, which seek to «maintain rather than transform the relationship of Indigenous people to the mainstream society»; and

The absence of an absolute commitment to overcoming such disadvantage - with short, medium and long term targets - masks the distinct lack of progress within the framework of practical reconciliation,» said Dr Jonas.

Not exact matches

It would be difficult to find a better summation of what practical reconciliation is.

In nursing homes, both registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) perform medication reconciliation, a safety practice during which health care professionals review patients» medications to reduce the likelihood of preventable adverse drug events.

listen to this podcast episode I recorded with my friend Monique Melton... we spent a good portion of the episode talking about racial reconciliation and what that looks like... Monique also shared some very practical ways that we can work towards racial reconciliation and practical steps we can take in our families and our communities.

Mission to provide practical Bible teaching and equip Christians to be ministers of reconciliation.

Mission to provide practical Bible teaching and equip Christians to be ministers of reconciliation.

As a practical aside, this latter obligation will require reconciliation with the fact than many employers have internal policies that prohibit disclosing details of the corrective action the employer has chosen following such investigations.

Significantly the Budget does not provide any increase in the government's existing allocation of $ 11 million funding for Indigenous - specific family violence projects over a four - year period, despite the intense media attention given to this subject over the past year and the government's use of this issue to reinforce its call for a practical reconciliation.

In one of the most significant speeches of his prime ministership, John Howard yesterday laid out a practical program for reconciliation between Aborigines and other Australians.

The rationale of compensation reflects international law norms and human rights principles, and is both a symbolic and practical act of reconciliation.

Again, the absence of a long term commitment to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage, with short, medium and long term targets, masks the distinct lack of progress in addressing Indigenous disadvantage within a practical reconciliation approach.

COAG endorses a National framework of principles for government service delivery to Indigenous Australians as well as confirming its commitment to the whole of government trials and practical reconciliation.

The government has emphasised time and again that the key focus of reconciliation should be on practical and effective measures that address the legacy of profound economic and social disadvantage.

The overarching concern however is that if constructed and too narrowly focused on practical reconciliation, to the exclusion of other important factors it could be co-opted as a political tool for reinforcing and legitimizing what is ultimately a limited approach to Indigenous issues... As a result, the framework as a stand alone mechanism has the potential to reinforce practical reconciliation and marginalize further other issues of significance to Indigenous peoples.

The limited, reductive framework for «practical reconciliation» excludes consideration of a range of important human rights factors in setting policy.

While the new arrangements involve significant and radical change to the processes of government, they remain entirely consistent with the Government's «practical reconciliation» approach.

The report highlights the differences between self - determination and self - empowerment; practical reconciliation and progressive realization and a rights framework for addressing Indigenous disadvantage; and by considering international developments in the recognition of Indigenous rights.

It is entirely reasonable to ask whether it is adequate that at the end of a sustained ten year process of reconciliation the government has failed to provide a national response and detailed plan of action for implementation of the recommendations of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and has instead dismissed them as being of largely symbolic rather than practical application.

Consequently, an approach such as «practical reconciliation», that does not extend past the realisation of measures that allow for citizenship participation in society, is deficient.

The 2000 budget paper on Indigenous policy notes the «record amount of $ 2.3 billion... allocated to targeted Indigenous - specific programmes» and that «as part of its commitment to practical reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, the Commonwealth government is determined to ensure improved access for indigenous Australians to key government programmes and services».

This focus, and its expression through the catchcry of «practical reconciliation», is discussed below.

Yet what «practical reconciliation» also does is to conceive of these four priority areas as the «real issues», with other concerns such as recognition of rights to land and culture, and self - determination being «symbolic» and not of practical benefit.

What these concerns indicate is that despite the rhetoric of «practical reconciliation» it is difficult to see that redressing Indigenous disadvantage has been elevated to a sufficient level of priority, through the establishment of clear commitments and timeframes to do all that is necessary to achieve reductions in the level of disadvantage faced by Indigenous people.

[66] Talk of «practical reconciliation» asserts moral authority to shut down debate about the importance of proceeding to address disadvantage on the basis of rights by presenting them as something that are merely desirable or aspirational, but not connected to the real issues at hand.

As a consequence it is often argued that reconciliation must provide «unity» and confirm the «sameness» of all Australians; that it must not be «divisive» by providing «additional» benefits to Indigenous people; and that it should focus on «practical» measures and outcomes.

«Practical reconciliation» emphasises the importance of addressing Indigenous disadvantage in key areas of health, housing, employment and education.

Mission to provide practical Bible teaching and equip Christians to be ministers of reconciliation.

Efforts to «close the gap» and boost Indigenous employment — which have been the focus of the «practical reconciliation» approach — have been undermined by our failure as a nation to address the truth and justice elements of the reconciliation process.

The proposed changes to CDEP constitute part of DEWR's broader policy platform, the Indigenous Employment Policy, which reflects the government's commitment to practical reconciliation measures.

Modelled after the Family Bridges program in Texas, this form of «reconciliation therapy» differs from traditional therapy by offering a directive intervention, founded on accountability and with measured milestones and practical suggestions, using a psycho - educational approach as opposed to therapy.

The current emphasis on «practical reconciliation» means that it is even more important to assess and evaluate in - put and out - put indicators in terms of human rights principles.

The discussion of governance matters proved quite difficult, possibly reflecting the relative lack attention that has been given to such matters in developing the Draft framework for reporting on Indigenous disadvantage in a climate of «practical reconciliation».

Perhaps reflecting an emphasis on «practical reconciliation», the Draft framework consequently fails to develop a series of indicators of Indigenous socio - economic disadvantage within a rights framework.

Under the rubric of «practical reconciliation» emphasized by the Government, the acknowledgment sought by Indigenous people of rights, such as self - determination and distinct cultural rights, has been portrayed as being more concerned with symbolism than practical improvements in real life outcomes.

In questioning the policy of «practical reconciliation», John Borrows proffers the alternative of «practical recolonisation», whereby Indigenous Australians would reclaim the land and political power wrested from them through colonisation.

Whilst community support for reconciliation remains high, the federal Government's support for «practical reconciliation» — with its primary focus on overcoming Indigenous disadvantage — has meant that important questions about the rights of Indigenous Australians have been left unanswered.