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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

Malang Hunter Indigenous Artists Exhibition

Newcastle University Gallery University Drive, Callaghan

Step into the world of Malang, an extraordinary exhibition that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess.

Between Waves Exhibition

Western Plains Cultural Centre 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo

'Between Waves' is an exhibition developed by ACCA touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark.

Coming Home by Jenny Murray Jones Exhibition

Koorie Heritage Trust Birrarung Building, Fed Square, Cnr Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne

Coming Home is a must see solo exhibition by Yorta Yorta and Jenny Murray-Jones (Yorta Yorta, Baraparapa).

Connections to Home by Uncle Col Marra Clark Exhibition

Koorie Heritage Trust Birrarung Building, Fed Square, Cnr Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne

Connections to Home is the first solo exhibition by revered Barkindji and Ngiyampaa Elder, Uncle Col (Marra) Clark.

2025 Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk

Marj Christian Park Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan

Join us for our annual Reconciliation Walk on Tuesday 3 June at 9.30am at Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan to Queanbeyan Park.

Elders Storytime

Stirling libraries Mirrabooka 21 Sudbury Road, Mirrabooka

Local Elders will read books by Aboriginal authors and share aspects of Aboriginal culture.

Voices / Dhuniai gallery tour

National Archives of Australia Kings Avenue, Canberra

Join us at National Archives of Australia for a curator-led tour of our Voices / Dhuniai exhibition during Reconciliation Week!

MAALI KWOBA BIDI RECWALK | City of Swan

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

RECWALK - Maali Kwoba Bidi - Reconciliation Walk in the City of Swan, including live entertainment and screening.

First Nations Art Tour QAGOMA

Queensland Art Gallery Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Queensland

Delve into the diverse stories, complex histories, and rich culture of First Nations artists and their work.

Kaurna Warra workshop for adults – introduction to Kaurna language

City of Tea Tree Gully Library 571 Montague Road, Modbury North

Come and explore the richness and beauty of the Kaurna language in this hour long introductory workshop. Expert Kaurna Language teachers Kira Bain and Labhaoise Upton, will guide you through […]

Community Wellness Workshop Freeburgh

Freeburgh Community Hall Great Alpine Road, Freeburgh

A free Wellness Workshop for community members to relax, connect and learn.

NSW Parliament Native Food Experience

NSW Parliament House 6 Macquarie St, Sydney

As part of Vivid Sydney 2025, NSW Parliament invites you to a unique native food experience, blending culture, storytelling, and tradition. Join Executive Chef Vanessa Harcourt and First Nations Chef […]

Federation Square Mabo Day Tuesday 3 June

Federation Square The Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne

The Mabo Day Concert is a key event in City of Melbourne's National Reconciliation Week 2025 Program.

ACON’s Deadly Trivia Night

The Beresford Hotel Upstairs at 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills

Gather friends, bring colleagues, round up your crew for a night of quiz-tastic, brain-teasing goodness!

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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

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.

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