NRW Events Calendar 2025

Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a range of activities and events during National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

The dates for NRW are the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. Look through the calendar to see how you can mark NRW at an event near you.

Hosting your own NRW event? Head to the Events page to add it to the calendar.

Please note: the events on this calendar are not the responsibility of Reconciliation Australia. If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.

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‘Lipwurrunga’ by Les Huddleston

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

From the shimmering waters of the Roper River, the barramundi’s life unfolds—a dance of renewal and resilience, moving with the tides of nature and tradition. This powerful life cycle is […]

Charmaine Davis exhibition

Brookfield Place Sydney 10 Carrington Street, Sydney

On display at Brookfield Place Sydney are four works by artist Charmain Davis. About the artist Charmaine Davis is a proud Gumbaynggir and Bundjalung artist based in Queensland. Painting landscapes […]

Towards Truth Exhibition Hurstville Library

Hurstville Library Corner Dora Street and Queens Road, Hurstville, Sydney

Towards Truth is a groundbreaking truth-telling project that was informed by the men and women of the First Nations Regional

Memory Time And Country Exhibition

Kingston Arts Centre 979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

A visual arts exhibition featuring 3 First Nations artists

Reconciliation Exhibition Bridging Now to Next

Shire of Carnarvon Library Art Gallery 18 Egan Street, Carnarvon

Welcome to the Shire of Carnarvon's first Reconciliation Exhibition, hosted by the Library & Art Gallery & Community Art Hub!

Perspectives of Brisbane

Museum of Brisbane (MoB) Level 3 - Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City

Discover the evolving life of Brisbane.

Confined 16

Glen Eira City Council Gallery Cnr Glen Eira & Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

Explore 400 artworks by 400 First Nations artists whose lives have been impacted by the criminal legal system in Victoria.

Gugubarra by Stacey Payten

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood

Gugubarra is an exhibition by Stacey Payten that pays homage her family's Matriarch through painting, weaving and textiles.

Aluni Manta Nyangatja Art at Bird in Hand Winery

Bird in Hand Winery 150 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside

A sensory experience showcasing art, wine, gardens & culture at Bird in Hand Winery in the Adelaide Hills (Peramangk Land).

NI BIRDIYA WAANGKINY koodjal | City of Swan

City of Swan Libraires 45 Helena St, Midland, Perth

Six local Aboriginal Elders share a glimpse of their life journeys, trials and tribulations

2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast

Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace, Adelaide

Reconciliation SA in conjunction with We Create Print Deliver is proud to present the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast.

Reconciliation Week Walking Breakfast

Birrunga Gallery at Milton Green 19 Cribb Street, Milton

Birrunga Gallery's 2025 National Reconciliation Week Walking Breakfast! View the new collection of artworks and meet the artists over breakfast!

Reconciliation Victoria 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast

ANZ centre Conference Rooms 833 Collins Street Docklands, Melbourne

Reconciliation Week is rapidly coming upon us, and we have a limited number of tickets available for purchase for this year's breakfast. Places are limited so please book ASAP to […]

Reconciliation Week breakfast and online screening

City of Cockburn Administration 9 Coleville Cres, Spearwood

Catered breakfast for City of Cockburn community to celebrate and launch Reconciliation Week and watch the livestreamed Reconciliation WA event.

RECFAST | City of Swan

Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, Perth

Reconciliation Breakfast hosted by City of Swan with live entertainment from local First Nations artists and livestreaming of

Fremantle Hospital Yarning time

Fiona Stanley Hospital 11 Robin Warren Drive, MURDOCH

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Collaborative National Reconciliation Week artwork

Harrys Place, I Willeroo St, Tiwi 1 Willeroo Street, Tiwi

Highlight your commitment towards reconciliation on a large format collaborative artwork in the Harry's Place reception area.

Nan’garim Mi’bir

Maroochydore Library Artspace 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore

Nan'garim Mi'bir exhibition | Sammy Ray Jones Peer Waneragal | 27 May to 19 July | Maroochydore Library Artspace

Bush Kindy – Stomp with Aunty Sharron

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre 815 Rode Road, Chermside West

Celebrate National Reconciliation Week and join Aunty Sharron as she takes us all on a musical song and dance journey.

Reconciliation Walk 2025

Alton Reserve 111 Hare Street, Echuca

Come walk with us in unity as one community.

Giba Nura Cultural Tours

The Rocks Discovery Museum Kendall Lane, The Rocks 2000, The Rocks

Tours are capped to 20 participants, get in early to avoid disappointment.

Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week

The Memo 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

Join us for our 2025 National Reconciliation Week event, live from The Memo in Healesville Tue 27 May.

Bridging Now To Next Community Event Tweed

Minjunbal Museum and Cultural Centre 17 Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025, you’re invited to join our Community Event

Cultural guided walk and historical tour

Start: Otto's Grotto, Ulverstone, Lutruwita/ Tasmania 12 Dial St, Ulverstone

Explore the Kokonnengar / Bicentennial Park Cultural Trail, beginning at Otto’s Grotto, concluding at Hive Tasmania.

These Entanglements Ecology After Nature Exhibition

UQ Art Museum The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Explore the interconnection between ecology and social systems through Indigenous art, highlighting strategies for survival and cultural healing.

Reconciliation Week Art Exhibition

Birrunga Gallery at Milton Green 19 Cribb Street, Milton

Birrunga Gallery's CCDP National Reconciliation Week Art Exhibition

Nunga Screen Program

National Gallery of Australia 3 Parkes Place East, Parkes

Presented by Country Arts SA, Nunga Screen is a curated program of short films by First Nations filmmakers including animation, documentaries and scripted drama. Let’s come together to celebrate and […]

Reconciliation on the Rooftop

Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library 182 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Join Aboriginal Housing Victoria and Yarra Libraries this National Reconciliation Week to recognise the oldest living culture in the world.

TAFE SA Adelaide Campus Community Event

TAFE SA Adelaide Campus 120 Currie Street, Adelaide SA, Australia, Adelaide

Join us for lunch and enjoy performances, cultural learning, activities and connection.

Blak Markets

Campbell Place UQ St Lucia The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Blak Markets will be returning to the St Lucia campus for National Reconciliation Week. Stallholders include: - ILF Book Swap - Murrorong Aboriginal Jewellery - Glass Art Dreaming - UQ […]

Free Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide.

Dance Performance Brolga Dance Academy

Brookfield Place Sydney 10 Carrington Street, Sydney

A live dance performance by Brolga Dance Academy showcases First Nation storytelling's incredible talent and creativity through the art of dance. With a deep connection to tradition and a passion […]

Dance performance by Wadumbah

Brookfield Place Perth 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Wadumbah are an exciting, professional Aboriginal dance group from the South-West of Western Australia. Led by renowned didgeridoo player James T Webb, Wadumbah take pleasure in sharing traditional First Nation […]

Stories through time Living cultures enduring connections exhibition

UQ Anthropology Museum The University of Queensland, St Lucia

In the spirit of considering the 2025 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) theme, Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future, please join UQ Anthropology […]

Power and Water NRW launch

Raintree Park 20 Knuckey street, Darwin

We're hosting a vibrant lunchtime event that showcases our initiatives and creates a great opportunity for connection. While designed for employees, everyone is warmly welcome to join, share stories, and […]

Barnardos Reconciliation BBQ

Sydenham 45A Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

Barnardos Youth team hold a NRW BBQ 12-30 to 3-30pm

Copyright & First Nations Art

The ACC presents its annual Copyright & First Nations Arts free webinar on Tuesday 27 May 2025, 1-2 pm AEST.

Reconciliation Week at Worrell Reserve (Wurundjeri Land)

Worrell Reserve Emerald Worrell Reserve, 402 Belgrave-Gembrook Road,, Emerald

Join us for an exciting event, featuring:

Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, and performance by Djirri Djirri Dancers

Opening of

Her Name is Nanny Nellie Film Screening

Queensland Museum Rail Workshops 10A North Street, Ipswich

Her Name is Nanny Nellie offers us the rare privilege of bearing witness to a family reclaiming their history.

Reconciliation Week highlights tour

National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra

A free highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational First Nations peoples on display

Reconciliation Week Highlights Tour

National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes

Join us at the National Portrait Gallery every day from 1–1.45pm for a free Reconciliation Week highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational Aboriginal and Torres […]

Damper Making with Kaya Carson

Community Centre 99 Loftus Street, LEEDERVILLE

We would like to invite you to join us for the upcoming Reconciliation Week event – Damper Making with Kaya

Australian Parliament House Illumination

Australian Parliament House Parliament Drive, Canberra

A free illumination inspired by the artwork of Michelle Lewis (born 1983), Pitjantjatjara people, Michelle’s Tjala Dreaming (Honey Ant), 2023.

Apron- Sorrow/Sovereign-Tea and Truth-Telling

Bethany Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre 4 High Street, Kensington

Author Natalie Harkin will share stories from her book Apron -Sorrow/Sovereign-Tea. Coffee and tea provided.

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Paul House with gum leaves and smoke
Paul Girrawah House

Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.

Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.

Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.

Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.

Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.  

Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer

Acknowledgement of Country

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