Because of her, we can – Karen Mundine
Karen Mundine has been involved in reconciliation for several decades, culminating in her appointment as CEO of Reconciliation Australia in 2017.
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Karen Mundine has been involved in reconciliation for several decades, culminating in her appointment as CEO of Reconciliation Australia in 2017.
Dr Evelyn Scott’s fierce yet dignified leadership was instrumental to many of the key achievements in Australia’s reconciliation journey to date.
Reconciliation Australia’s statement regarding Brian Fletcher’s response to racial abuse experienced by South Sydney player and captain Greg Inglis.
Reconciliation Australia pays tribute to the immense legacy of Dr Evelyn Scott AO on the day of her state funeral.
This edition arrives with a new look and feel which reflects this brand essence and reflects on 2016 National Reconciliation Week
The 2016 State of Reconciliation in Australia report reveals that while the nation has developed a strong foundation for reconciliation, significant challenges remain.
The Hon Fred Chaney AO has committed a lifetime to improving conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Mr Fred Chaney AO delivers stirring reconciliation speech at the National Centre for Indigenous Studies, ANU.
Jemma Cher wins best cover category of our Sing Loud! competition with cover of Robert Beattie’s ‘Time to Get Serious’.
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 may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.
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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.