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 at the heart of ‘Lipwurrunga’, a community exhibition showcasing Les Huddleston’s life and work, offering a vivid tribute to the landscapes, the wonders of nature […]
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 and working within 3D sculptural mediums, her artistic creations are deeply connected to culture, homelands, and family. Charmaine’s works are reflections of a spiritual connection […]
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
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.
Artwork Display in the Community Kitchen
Explore 400 artworks by 400 First Nations artists whose lives have been impacted by the criminal legal system in Victoria.
Reconciliation Week Community Planting event at Carine Regional Open Space to help restore sections of the bushland.
Join City of Prospect and City of Charles Sturt for a free community BBQ in celebration of National Reconciliation Week
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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.
