Reconciliation Australia was established in 2001 and is the lead body for reconciliation in the nation.
We are an independent not-for-profit organisation which promotes and facilitates reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our vision is for an Australia that embraces our shared histories and honours the unique cultures, rights, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, creating a stronger, more just society for all.
Our purpose is to inspire and enable all Australians to meaningfully contribute to the work of reconciliation.
Our objective is to equip our partners to take actions that have impact, value and advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination.
The five dimensions of reconciliation
Our vision of reconciliation is based on five interrelated dimensions: race relations, equality and equity, institutional integrity, unity and historical acceptance.
Our work
Our programs deliver services, resources and advice to support reconciliation action within Australian businesses, schools, community groups and government organisations—the Reconciliation Action Plan Program, the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program, the Indigenous Governance Program and the Community Truth-telling Pathways program.
Influencing people is conducted through a range of activities, using tools to educate, inform and engage all Australians on reconciliation, with National Reconciliation Week the flagship event.
Influencing policies involves advocacy to advance progress in the five dimensions, producing authoritative research to inform the national conversation, including through the Australian Reconciliation Barometer.
