2026 Reconciliation Queensland Gala Dinner
The Star Brisbane 33 William St, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaA night of reflection and connection.
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.
A night of reflection and connection.
Reconciliation Week community yarn to listen learn reflect and connect.
Free inclusive event for the entire community to come together to walk in support of reconciliation, promoting culture and connection
Workshop on Dhurga language and it's importance to the local community.
Join us during Reconciliation Week for a revealing and informative talk with Dr Marguerita Stephens and Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir as they discuss The Years of Terror. Based on the daily […]
On this tour during Reconciliation week, you will hear stories of how First Nations Australians have created change in politics.
An evening of learning, weaving and truth telling with proud Dharug woman Rhiannon Wright.
Join us at Rosebud Library for a special Reconciliation Week First Nations Storytime. Our special guest author Aunty Fay Muir will share her book Country. Country introduces children to the […]
Join us for a meaningful cultural experience with Petiola Wilson, a proud descendant of the Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna nations.
An extraordinary story of 3 rediscovered bark petitions that sparked the flame towards recognition of Aboriginal rights.
Author talk and community gathering sharing Stolen Generations story, culture, and truth telling with storytelling, Aboriginal dance, and connection
Join Naomi to yarn up about the importance of Connecting, aligning to ways of Knowing, Being and Doing.
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.
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