Acknowledgement of Country
Riverina Murray Regional Alliance (RMRA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land of NSW and pays respect Elders past, present and future. RMRA recognises and respects the cultural authority of Traditional Owner groups within the region and asserts that our work does not make recommendations that would impinge on the cultural influence or autonomy of local groups.
RMRA acknowledges the aspirations of the Aboriginal peoples to participate more fully in the social, cultural, economic and political life of the region in a way that preserves and enhances Aboriginal cultures and identities of the region and increases control, self-sufficiency and sustainability of its member communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this website contains images of people who have died. The story of Riverina Murray Regional Alliance (RMRA) could not be told without recognising their achievements. In some Aboriginal communities, seeing the names and photographs of deceased peoples may cause sadness and distress, particularly to relatives of those people.
RMRA - Riverina Murray Regional Alliance's vision is to align, unify and strengthen communities to ensure effective localised responses to identified service gaps and priorities.
RMRA envisions a strong, empowered, and united network of Aboriginal communities across the Riverina Murray region that actively participates in shaping decisions affecting their lives. RMRA strives for a future where culturally informed, community-led governance ensures equitable access to services and opportunities, fostering self-determination and sustained well-being for current and future generations.
RMRA aims to serve as a cohesive regional governance mechanism that enables Aboriginal communities within the Riverina Murray to identify shared priorities, engage meaningfully with government and service providers, and co-design effective, locally tailored solutions. By fostering collaboration and accountability, RMRA supports the advancement of education, employment, and health outcomes, while ensuring that services are responsive to the aspirations and needs of Aboriginal people.
Build & strengthen the knowledge and ability to create opportunities within communities to work in partnership with Government.
Build the knowledge and ability within the Government to work in partnership with communities
Enable communities to define issues and priorities that drive negotiated local responses.
Build strong partnerships between Government and non-government sectors to deliver effective localised responses.
Hold Government accountable for appropriate service delivery to Aboriginal communities.
RMRA is guided by the core values of respect, self-determination, inclusiveness, and cultural integrity. It upholds the principles of the NSW Government’s OCHRE Plan by prioritising community voices in decision-making, promoting healing and empowerment, and fostering a spirit of shared responsibility. RMRA values transparent dialogue, equitable partnerships, and a commitment to achieving lasting, positive change through Aboriginal-led leadership and collective action. Our Values are aligned with the rights and principles outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including our right of self-determination, and the principle of free, prior and informed consent.
The Regional Strategic Priority Plan (RSPP) is informed by our member communities and outlines our regions strategic priorities and goals. This plan states the actions we believe are required to address these priorities, the key performance indicators by which we will measure our progress and the proposed timeframes for implementation. RMRA provide an important voice for our communities to achieve real and measurable improvements for Aboriginal people across the Riverina Murray. Through this Plan we seek to enhance lives, providing voice for our communities and increasing self-sufficiency. This plan identifies our priorities for service provision and outlines our expectations of service providers within our region servicing our communities.
