National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.

The week is framed by the anniversaries of two significant milestones in our reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 Referendum (27 May) and the High Court Mabo decision (3 June). 

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025 is Bridging Now to Next.

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

In the #NRW2025 theme artwork created by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw, native plants − which are known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity − symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities of renewal. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.

ReconciliationWeek is rapidly coming upon us, and we have a limited number of tickets available for purchase for this year's breakfast. A reminder to all our LRGs to take advantage of the recently emailed special offer.

Date: Tuesday 27 May

Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

Venue: ANZ Centre Conference Rooms, 833 Collins Street Docklands

This year’s Breakfast will be MCed by Shelley Ware and will feature presentations from:

The Honourable Natalie Hutchins, Ministerfor Treaty and First Peoples, State Government of Victoria

Belinda Duarte AM, Reconciliation Australia Board member and CEO of Culture is Life

Professor Andrew Gunstone, Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria and Associate DeputyVice-Chancellor Reconciliation and Executive Director National Centre forReconciliation, Truth, and Justice

Shelley Cable, Head of First Nations Strategy Australia, ANZ

The cost per ticket is $120.

A big reminder to our Local Reconciliation Groups to take advantage of the offer already madeto them while tickets are still available

Bookings via: https://events.humanitix.com/national-reconciliation-week-breakfast-2025

Places are limited so please book ASAP to secure your ticket.

Please direct any inquiries to info@reconciliationvic.org.au

Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the generous support of ANZ in hosting our 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast.

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Our small but mighty team had a wonderful National Reconciliation Week this year. NRW 2024 saw us host and partner on five major events, and we attended and spoke at many others. We extend special thanks to all who attended our events, provided feedback, and made the week what it was. This year’s NRW theme Now More Than Ever, was all about stepping up to support reconciliation and thousands of Victorians did just this!

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Activities ranged from joining Reconciliation Australia at The Long Walk and Dreamtime Match at the 'G, partnering with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice to deliver our NRW Virtual Breakfast, hosting a Film Screening of Returning our Ancestors with Moonee Valley City Council, presenting our 2024 Maggolee Awards Ceremony at Djerring Flemington Hub, to finally hosting a Mabo Day Event at T.O.M.S Place.

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Throughout the week, we engaged in a range of important events like the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service, Reconciliation in the Park in Geelong, Grimwade House Reconciliation Assembly and many more. Each was a special display of reconciliation and the team thoroughly enjoyed engaging with communities on this year’s theme Now More Than Ever. We were also invited to present to organisations like Amazon Australia, RMIT University, Gray Puksand, MSS Security, Rail Network Alliance, and McConnell Dowell.

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Whilst it was a busy week for the team, reconciliation is all-year-round and we encourage you to consider how to keep this commitment going.

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Want to learn more?

• You can view the recording of the NRW Virtual Breakfast here
• Check out Reconciliation Victoria in the media during NRW on NITV and Hit Breakfast Radio.
• Read about our 2024 Maggolee Award Winners here.
• Engage with with Reconciliation Australia to find out more about the artwork and theme here.

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