National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

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 2026 was All In.

The theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us. More information on NRW 2026.

A snapshot of just a few of the amazing events and activities that occured to be "All In" for Reconciliation in education! We were also at the National Walk for Truth final walk to Parliament House in Canberra.

Wesley College Middle Years Assembly

Reconcilation Assembly

Gathering the community together to share and celebrate NWR, student leaders and educators lead the assemblies inspiring and empowering their communities. Rec Vic's Education Officer, Emily, was honoured to speak at Wesley College's Middle Year Assembly. Thank you to Wesmob for the invitation. Pictured above is Jeannie McNab, Webmob Coordinator, with Emily Hui holding Yoorrook's 'Truth Be Told' book. Jeannie shared her family's allyship story and connection to The Lake of Scars documentary.

Emily was also a guest at Melbourne Grammar Grimwade's Reconciliation Assembly led by their RAPpers student leaders, who she was grateful to meet and walk with at The Long Walk to the G as well. It was fantastic to see the student leaders and educators share the great work there partnering with Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir, including Boonwurrung language and exciting future works! Thank you Shelley Faulds for leading this great work with such passion and knowledge that you so generously share with the community.

Worawa Reconciliation Sports Day

Some moments celebrating connection and culture at Worawa Aboriginal College’s annual Reconciliation Sports Carnival! This year’s event was one of the biggest to date, welcoming 22 schools, more than 700 students, along with volunteers, staff and community from across Victoria.

Throughout the day, students came together to connect and join forces to compete in a variety of sports and activities. In true spirit of the theme, “All In”, reminding us meaningful reconciliation requires commitment and participation from everyone.

Woodleigh School

"Our students are continually forming relationships and our schools continually forming relationship with these remote schools in the NT and have been doing that for a long, long time." - David Baker, Woodleigh School
As part of National Reconciliation Week (NRW), Independent Schools Victoria connected with Woodleigh School about its 17 year partnership with the Wugularr community in the Northern Territory, grounded in cultural exchange and two-way learning.

The Long Walk Naarm

In the lead up to NRW, Reconciliation Victoria was proud to be part of the Long Walk Education and Activation Hub alongside Reconciliation Australia, engaging with over 200 school kids and then walking alongside hundreds of people to the MCG for the Dreamtime game.

Thank you Michael Long and the Michael Long Foundation for championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander causes within the AFL and in schools.

Check out our video reel of the event and learn more about The Long Walk.

Let’s keep walking together!