Reconciliation News October 2026

This edition of Reconciliation News explores the relationships, people and actions driving meaningful reconciliation and the positive impact of sustained commitment across our communities. 

Features: 

  • Explore practical ways to carry the All In theme with you beyond NRW and turn everyday choices into action. 
  • Dale Agius discusses self-determination, allyship and creating pathways for the next generation ahead of the National RAP Conference 2026. 
  • 20 years of Reconciliation Action Plans, from eight organisations to a national movement of over 3,000 driving meaningful change across Australia. 
  • Meet the Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 finalists! Nine organisations and initiatives recognised for the difference they’re making in their communities and across Australia. 
  • A look back on the history of solidarity between First Nations movements and Australian trade unions for rights and justice, sixty years on from the Wave Hill Walk-Off. 
  • Discover how leaders from across the multicultural sector are working to advance reconciliation following their trip to Garma 2026. 
  • Emma Donovan reflects on language, storytelling and the connections forged through sharing culture and art.

Reconciliation News October 2026

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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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