Elders Storytime
Stirling libraries Scarborough 173 Gildercliffe Street Scarborough, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaLocal Elders will read books by Aboriginal authors and share aspects of Aboriginal culture
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.
Local Elders will read books by Aboriginal authors and share aspects of Aboriginal culture
Share in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs, rhymes, and interactive play activities.
Gandangara's National Reconciliation Week community gathering is on Wednesday 28 May at the Whitlam Centre, Liverpool.
Showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Creatives that are connected to the Cassowary Coast Areg
Proudly brought to you by: The Department of Justice, The Department of Communities, Desert Blue Connect, Geraldton PCYC, Thirrili, Radio
Sureway are hosting a morning tea with our First Nations Programs Officer on Wiradjuri Country at our Orange location.
Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane.
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Nations Australians in the workforce from 1840’s till Present"- Presented by Jesse J Fleay
Community lunch and discussion
A reflection on reconciliation. Rotary Adelaide, with speaker Mary-Anne Lovegrove, CE of Kura Yerlo Inc. Lunch included at event.
Come together for a free after-hours event at the Australian Museum featuring live music, workshops, tours and performances.
Join Indigenous Astronomer and proud Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay man Peter Swanton, and astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker to learn about Indigenous Astronomy during
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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.
