National Reconciliation Week 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 National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.
Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted YES are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people, and are with us.
Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples. To call out racism wherever we encounter it, and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent.
Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.
Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.
Local events include:
Reconciliation Week Flag Raising Ceremony | Monday 27 May 2024 | 11am-12noon
St Kilda Town Hall Front Lawn
Mabo Day Celebration | Sunday 2 June 2024 | 10am-2pm
St Kilda Esplanade Market
First Nations Storytellers, St Kilda Film Festival | Friday 14 June 2024 | 7pm-8.30pm
The Alex Theatre, St Kilda
Through the Moving Lens of Protest and Resistance, St Kilda Film Festival | Saturday 15 June 2024 | 1-6pm
The Gershwin Room, The Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda
National Sorry Day Lunch | Tuesday 28 May 2024 | 12.30-3pm
Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation host an annual lunch to commemorate National Sorry Day. This year’s event will be held at South Melbourne Community Centre and will include a performance from Maylene Slater Burns. Maylene Yinarr is an Indigenous songstress hailing from Narrm/Melbourne. Captivating audiences with her soul-stirring ballads, her music is a rich blend of music and healing.
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Telephone: 03 9209 6655
City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.