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

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

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

National Reconciliation Week Brekky

Community Plus West End Community House 4 Norfolk Road, West End

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with community members, and reflect on the journey of reconciliation in a welcoming and inclusive

The Central Coast Reconciliation Gathering 2025

Industree Group Stadium 346 Mann Street, North Gosford

At 9:30am, as a community of Australians, we will walk from Coast Shelter, 346 Mann Street Gosford to Industree GroupStadium.

Bush Treats For Little Feet

Nerang Early Years Place 40 Martin Street Nerang, Gold Coast

Bush Treats for Little Feet - Join us to plant our bush tucker garden!

Yarning Circle

Harrys Place 1 Willeroo Street, Tiwi

Drop in for a Yarning Circle with Uncle Burri

Mullum Market and Marrup Biik Spirit Land

Ringwood Town Square 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

First Peoples arts and Culture stalls, food and activities & Simone Thomson's "Marrum Biik - Spirit Land" video installation.

Elders Gathering East Gippsland Shire Council

Club Eastwood 117 Great alpine road, Lucknow

For our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elder's to come together to enjoy a lovely meal and deadly entertainment.

National Reconciliation Week Morning Tea at Good Axe

Good Axe 360 Bell Street, Preston

Celebrate National Reconciliation Week with Ruby Assembly at Good Axe on Thursday 29th May, 11:00 am for a meaningful morning tea. Enjoy light refreshments, receive a special gift from Clothing the Gaps, […]

TAFE SA Ceduna Campus Community Event

TAFE SA Ceduna Campus Decres Bay Road, Ceduna

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

TAFE SA Port Pirie Campus

TAFE SA Port Pirie Campus Elie Street, Port Pirie

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

Cultural Yarns on Wadjemup

Wadjemup Museum Wadjemup, Rottnest Island

This event is free to attend but registration is required due to limited capacity.

National Reconciliation Week Community Luncheon

Central Regional TAFE 173 - 175 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton

All community members, staff, students, and Elders are invited to come together in support of Reconciliation Week.

Bunjil Creation Dance Ceremony

Wesley Place 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

Djirri Djirri dancers performing the Bunjil Creation story.

Reconciliation Week at Cardinia Cultural Centre (Bunurong Land)

Reconciliation Week Cardinia Cultural Centre Cardinia Cultural Centre 40 lakeside blvd, Pakenham

Reconciliation Week Celebrations at Cardinia Cultural Centre (Bunurong Land)
Date: Thursday, 29 May Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre Amphitheatre, 40 Lakeside

Confined 16 Exhibition Floor Talk Glen Eira

Glen Eira City Council Gallery 420 Glen Eira Road, Caulfield, Melbourne

Learn more about The Torch and the themes explored in the exhibition with The Torch Artistic Director, Kent Morris, and

History Bites Back Film Screening

Queensland Museum Rail Workshops 10A North Street, Ipswich

History Bites Back is satirical, self-aware, and not afraid to launch a rocket into taboo issues.

Our Reciprocity with Country

Victor Harbor Library 1 Bay Rd, Victor Harbor

Come together to explore the deep connections between people, Country, and our mi:wi wiraki (spirit friends).

Nunga Screen 2025

Victa Cinema 37-41 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor

Free community screening of Nunga Screen 2025 at Victa Cinema on 29 May

Returning our Ancestors documentary viewing

Radius Art Gallery 76 Main Road,, Daylesford

Victorian Heritage Council documentary viewing "Returning our Ancestors", Welcome to country, smoking ceremony and expert panel discussion& Q and A.

Bridging Now to Next at Geelong Sports Museum

Geelong Sports Museum GMHBA Stadium, Moorabool Street, Geelong

Connect with First Nations stories including sporting legend Polly Farmer, at the Geelong Sports Museum, Kardinia Park.

Quandong Jewellery Making with Djinda Kaal

Community Centre 99 Loftus Street, LEEDERVILLE

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

Weaving workshop with Nikki Carabetta

Payinthi 128 Prospect Road, Prospect

Join Aboriginal cultural consultant and artist Nikki Carabetta for a unique weaving workshop.

Murri Trivia

Viewpoint Room St Lucia UQ Sport, The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Join UQ's National Reconciliation Week flagship quiz event to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and promote a

Ecumenical Reconciliation Gathering

St Joseph’s Church 30 Eldorado Street, Bracken Ridge, Brisbane

Ecumenical Reconciliation Week gathering for National Reconciliation Week

GUNAWIRRA ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Loreal training Academy Harris street, Pyrmont

Reconciliation Week 2025 GUNAWIRRA ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Sing with Barayagal Choir

Green Square Library 355 Botany Road, Zetland, Sydney

Sing with the Barayagal Choir at Green Square Library

National Reconciliation Week Trivia Night

Darwin Trailer Boat Club 8 Atkins Drive Fannie Bay, Darwin

National Reconciliation Week Trivia Night 29 May Darwin Trailer Boat Club. Challenging trivia questions while having fun

Free Nunga Film Screening

Marion Cultural Centre 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park

Short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers.

Lalai Dreamtime Film Event

Gawler Civic Centre 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler

Lalai Dreamtime is a beautiful and powerful film that shares the ancient stories of the Worrora of the Kimberley.

Free Nunga Film Screening in Port Pirie

Northern Festival Centre 106 Gertrude Street, Port Pirie

3 sessions on 29/05/25: 10am - Schools Screening, 1pm & 7pm general public screening. Bookings online for all screenings.

Free Nunga Film Screening in Mount Gambier

Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier

3 sessions on 29/05/25: 10am - Schools Screening, 1pm & 7pm general public screening. Bookings online for all screenings.

Free Nunga Film Screening in Victor Harbor

Victa Cinema 37-41 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor

2 sessions on 29/05/25: 2pm & 7pm general public screening. Bookings at door or prior from counter.

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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

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