As we close out the year with heaviness in our hearts, we are also reminded of when we as Australians are at our best.
In 2025 our reconciliation journey continued with determined steps and deeper reconciliation actions.
United under the theme Bridging Now to Next, tens of thousands of Australians came together to reflect on our shared past and commit to future action.
From local walks to nationwide performances, National Reconciliation Week 2025 reaffirmed that reconciliation is an ongoing collective responsibility.
Our work is increasingly being advanced by emerging groups of supporters as young Australians and multicultural Australians find their voices in support for reconciliation and justice for First Nations peoples. More Australians are embracing truth-telling as an integral first step in understanding their place in this country.
A real understanding of our shared history provides a solid foundation for a more unified and cohesive society. It is only by standing together with a shared vision that we move forward as a country.
On behalf of Reconciliation Australia’s board and staff I wish you a safe summer break and urge you to continue raising your voices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into 2026 and beyond.
Karen Mundine
Chief Executive Officer
