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.
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 […]
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 is a groundbreaking truth-telling project that was informed by the men and women of the First Nations Regional
Best Moments on Country - Photography Competition and Exhibition
2025 South Australian Government NRW Calendar of Events
A visual arts exhibition featuring 3 First Nations artists
Welcome to the Shire of Carnarvon's first Reconciliation Exhibition, hosted by the Library & Art Gallery & Community Art Hub!
Celebrating First Nations artists living on Yuin Country
Exhibition runs from 16th May to 11th June
Discover the evolving life of Brisbane.
River Ritual is a digital gift to the beloved Brisbane River.
Explore 400 artworks by 400 First Nations artists whose lives have been impacted by the criminal legal system in Victoria.
Photographic Exhibition - Barbara McGrady - A Picture Tells A Thousand Words
Gugubarra is an exhibition by Stacey Payten that pays homage her family's Matriarch through painting, weaving and textiles.
A sensory experience showcasing art, wine, gardens & culture at Bird in Hand Winery in the Adelaide Hills (Peramangk Land).
Six local Aboriginal Elders share a glimpse of their life journeys, trials and tribulations
The written transcript of the yarn will be available to the public to access on the English Teachers Association website
The interview includes Torres Strait Islander author, Aaron Fa'aosa and co-authors of Spirit of the Crocodile.
Highlight your commitment towards reconciliation on a large format collaborative artwork in the Harry's Place reception area.
DBCA's banner is displayed on Kings Park Road West Perth.
Nan'garim Mi'bir exhibition | Sammy Ray Jones Peer Waneragal | 27 May to 19 July | Maroochydore Library Artspace
Birrunga Gallery's CCDP National Reconciliation Week Art Exhibition
45minute Tour at Old Parliament House
Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide.
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 […]
A free highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational First Nations peoples on display
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 […]
Free public art display presented by City of Greater Bendigo
Step into the world of Malang, an extraordinary exhibition that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess.
A Reconciliation run or walk for everyone to get together and shine a light on unity, healing, and wellness.
BBQ, art & craft, story time, native foods demo.
Spend a relaxing morning beneath the trees exploring Torres Strait Islander culture as we yarn and weave together.
Celebrate Reconciliation Week with football, art, and culture—join us to connect, reflect, and support a more inclusive future together.
Join the City of Joondalup for a morning of tree planting and reflection within Yellagonga Regional Park.
'Between Waves' is an exhibition developed by ACCA touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark.
Melbourne Football Club is hosting an Open Training Session in Alice Springs on Saturday 31st May. This is an opportunity to see Melbourne players up close and watch them train […]
City of Darwin will host a variety of fun family activities for Reconciliation Week.
Join this informative guided walk around the gentle 100m Tulla-yugaipa dhagun Track.
The Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony on 31 May 2025 recognises all First Nations Defence personnel who served or sacrificed for Australia.
The Get your Reconciliation On event is a major fun run and community event for mob and allies in Frankston.
Join Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Cassie Leatham Fisher-Patterson—Kulin Nation artist and renowned bushtukka woman—for a guided tour.
Join us for a day of connection, culture & creativity on Ballardong Boodja - all welcome
Enjoy an array of free film screenings at the Australian Museum; a cinematic celebration of First Nations stories.
SunRaysed Voices, Rio Vista Social Club and U3A Sunraysia Singing for Fun choir will be singing 'Solid Rock' in the
This annual service honours the vital contributions First Nations service personnel have made—and continue to the Australian Defence Force.
Join renowned Aboriginal artist, spiritual healer, and master didgeridoo maker and player Lipwurrunga (Les Huddleston) for a powerful and immersive experience at Town Hall Gallery during National Reconciliation Week. In […]
Join us for a series of special film screenings commemorating National Reconciliation Week 2025!
Customise your very own t-shirt with self-confessed ‘Queen of Bling,’ Wiradjuri designer Kristy Dickinson of Haus of Dizzy.
Come along to Sydney Seafood School's First Nations Seafood Snack Party, hosted in collaboration with NICI and Luke Bouke
Celebrate Reconciliation Week with the Kaurna Reconciliation Walk: Bridging Now to Next led by a Kaurna guide.
Join the local First Nations community to see what we do at Barrbunin Beek for a family fun day &market.
Sutherland Shire Council free First Nations film screening.
'Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists' exhibition tour with curator, Zali Morgan - Whadjuk, Ballardong and Wilman Noongar woman.
Yarn and Create: Connecting Through Culture, Creativity, and Conversation
Coming Home is a must see solo exhibition by Yorta Yorta and Jenny Murray-Jones (Yorta Yorta, Baraparapa).
Connections to Home is the first solo exhibition by revered Barkindji and Ngiyampaa Elder, Uncle Col (Marra) Clark.
Make images with sunlight in a workshop with Jacinta Taylor— a Gnudju/Noongar Yued artist in the Revealed exhibition at PICA.
Bring a $ donation, swap a book! All proceeds go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF).
A program to transform the allyship of non-indigenous people, running June to September. Applications close 31st May.
A journey of three circus artists with distinct relationships with Country; indigenous Australian, descendant of migrants, descendant of colonial settlers.
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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
Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.
