This special edition of Reconciliation News marks 25 years of Reconciliation Australia – read stories that will invite you to reflect on the moments and people who have shaped Australia’s reconciliation journey and inspire you to deepen your commitment to reconciliation.
In this edition, we explore what it means to embody the National Reconciliation Week 2026 theme, All In, and move beyond passive support to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation through truth-telling, education and collective action.
Reconciliation requires all of us to join the team – not out of guilt or shame, but as Australians who want to build a nation that embraces our shared histories and honours the unique cultures, rights and aspirations of First Nations peoples for the benefit of all.
The past 25 years have shown what is possible when we are all in for reconciliation, but the work is far from finished.
We start by looking back at the All In moments that have defined our collective reconciliation journey and look ahead to the unfinished business that still calls us forward.
Shelley Reys AO, inaugural Co-Chair and long-serving Board member of Reconciliation Australia, reflects on the evolution of the reconciliation movement and what must come next.
Australian classrooms have undergone significant transformation over recent decades. We explore how First Nations perspectives and advocacy have reshaped curriculum, learning environments and the future of education in Australia.
Karen Mundine explores why truth-telling matters and why we must move from awareness to action to drive the collective effort needed for a more just and equitable future.
Australia’s rich filmmaking history has brought to life stories that inform, challenge and inspire deeper understanding of First Nations cultures, knowledges and perspectives. Find your next watch in our curated list of 25 must-watch films marking 25 years of Reconciliation Australia.
And don’t forget to check out Reconciliation Reads, where five acclaimed writers share the books that have shaped their thinking on reconciliation, identity and justice.
Reconciliation News magazine is published twice a year, in print and online.
To read past editions, go to the Reconciliation News page.
