Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week

From the 27 May-3rd June, Australians celebrate National Reconciliation Week. The theme for 2024 is "NOW MORE THAN EVER." During class lessons students will have the opportunity to learn more about this topic, as well as be a part of collaborative artwork display at the front of the school.

A brief history

National Reconciliation Week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities.

In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week.

In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation.

In the same year, approximately 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of National Reconciliation Week-and subsequently across bridges in cities and towns-to show their support for reconciliation.

Today, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide.