Fremantle Council's new Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan (WRAP) includes, for the first time, a focus on truth-telling.

The WRAP 2024-2027 emphasises relationships, respect, opportunities, and governance, featuring 17 actions and 95 deliverable outcomes to be accomplished over the next three years.

As Fremantle's second Stretch WRAP—the highest level attainable for local government—it aims to push the organisation beyond routine practices through impactful commitments and clearly defined measurable targets.

The Council said that the WRAP - building on over twenty years of reconciliation efforts - seeks to strengthen ties with the Aboriginal community. Its actions include initiatives like incorporating Nyoongar names on City-owned buildings, developing Aboriginal tourism projects, and enhancing Aboriginal employment opportunities.

The new WRAP was developed in collaboration with the City of Fremantle's WRAP Working Group.

WRAP Working Group chair Brendan Moore said the new truth-telling pillar was an important addition.

"The new truth-telling pillar will be achieved through holding activities and events in Fremantle and giving the community an opportunity to learn about the history of the Walyalup region," he said.

"Exposing the whole truth of our past will facilitate learning, healing and change. It's about recognising First Nations connections to country and the contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made to Australia's culture, development and society."

The City is collaborating with the Centre for Stories on a Backyard Truth-Telling series, inviting people to share their personal stories.

Additionally, next year, the City will host a truth-telling film festival at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said the City is building upon the solid foundation established by the previous WRAP.

"The City of Fremantle is so grateful for the strong relationships that have allowed us to continue to grow as an organisation and as a community on our reconciliation journey," she said.

"As a City we know that listening is one of the most important attributes to building effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Listening informs our decisions to challenge the status quo.

"The wisdom and guidance we can gain from listening to the first people of this place is essential, as we walk together towards a better future for all."

WRAP 2024-2027 will now be forwarded to Reconciliation Australia for final endorsement.