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Learn more about Riverina Water's commitment to Reconciliation
Riverina Water Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-25
Riverina Water County Council acknowledges the Traditional and continuing Custodians of the land we supply water on, the Wiradyuri people. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, as well giving our respect to all First Nations Peoples living in this community.
We recognise the deep cultural connection Wiradyuri and First Nations communities have with the lands and waters of this region.
Our journey towards Reconciliation
The Riverina Water "Reflect" Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-25 provides a framework to demonstrate our commitment to Wiradyuri and First Nations Peoples.
Endorsed in 2024, Riverina Water's inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan was developed according to Reconciliation Australia guidelines following consultation with First Nations Peoples and the wider community.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan artwork
The artwork for the Reconciliation Action Plan was based on the commissioned work 'Living Water' by Wiradyuri artist Owen Lyons.
About the artwork
"I created the piece Living Water for Riverina Water, and it tells the story of fresh clean water being delivered to Wagga and the surrounding towns and villages.
"The platypus represents the clean water in Marshalls Creek, which can be attributed to the filtering provided by Riverina Water, making the creek a sustainable and friendly environment for the platypus to thrive.
"The goanna represents Wiradyuri country on which the clean water is distributed. I have also included other Wiradyuri symbols to represent Aboriginal culture.
"All over this Wiradyuri territory surrounding Wagga Wagga, indicated in blue and green, representing the meeting places or campsites, which are the places where the water is flowing to the communities."
- Owen Lyons