b'Acknowledgement of CountryWe recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australias First Peoples * . We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and original custodians of the lands and waters on which we all live andwork, and recogise their sacred connection to these lands and watersof Australia, which has existed for more than 60 millennia. We recognise the continuing sovereignty of*The term Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is used Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples overin this publication refer to Australias First Peoples. The term recognises the great number of Aboriginal nations, and the great their lands and waters and the inalienable rightdiversity of cultures, histories, languages and values of these many of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesnations. It also acknowledges that Torres Strait Islander peoples to self-determination. We offer our respect to allare a separate people and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in urban, regional or remote areas of Australia may Elders past and present and to all descendantshave distinct cultural identities. who have and will continue to care for the land through their lore, customs, and spirituality.Our commitment to reconciliationFirst and Second Peoples walking together towards truth, justice, cultural vitality and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and cultures. This vision for reconciliation is a response to Unitings foundational belief that people matter, and change is possible. It is aligned with our purpose to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. No matter where we are on our reconciliation journey, this vision points us to the horizon and reminds us to persist in hope and unity. Unitings Reconciliation Action Plan commitsto substantiative action to promote the cultural changes necessary for reconciliation within Uniting and the communities we work in.Printed by Tadpac.A Uniting social enterprise.2 Uniting 2030 Strategy'