A reconciliation action plan (RAP) is being developed in Cardinia Shire.
A draft is currently being prepared for the plan covering the next three years and council is asking community members to share their ideas.
The plan, the third RAP to be devised by council, is being drafted in consultation with aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities in the shire, an internal reconciliation working group and the wider community.
Mayor Jack Kowarzik said the plan would support council's commitment towards reconciliation and outline building and strengthening relationships, showing respect and improving opportunities for aboriginal and Torres Strait people.
It would include areas including employment, education, health, cultural preservation and community engagement, he said.
"Community and stakeholder feedback is crucial during these early stages of the Innovate RAP development as we're looking to gather an understanding of how we can support first nations community across the areas employment, education, health, cultural preservation, and community engagement" Cr Kowarzik said.
There are a number of ways people can be involved.
On Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.30am, a leader in the early education sector Jaeden Williams will host an information centre at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham about integrating traditional stories, language and cultural practices into modern education. The session is aimed at families with young children.
Spaces are limited and bookings at mail@cardinia.vic.gov are required.
On Wednesday, March 5, from 5pm to 7pm, council's Aboriginal engagement facilitator will be available for a chat to learn more about the plan at the Alma Treloar Reserve at Cockatoo.
Residents can also contact the aboriginal engagement facilitator directly and request a meeting with council via mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au or by 'phoning 1300 787 624.
They can also put their views through an online survey or by requesting a hard copy.