The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2026 is an annual event held each year from 27 May - 3 June. It is a week that encourages Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to recommit to reconciliation and justice for First Nations’ People.
This year's theme, "All In", is a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation wholeheartedly, every day and take action to make change.
It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to recommit ourselves to reconciliation and the fight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Justice in Australia.
Twenty-five years ago, Corroboree 2000 brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous leaders in a historic call for reconciliation.
Corroboree 2000 and the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk were significant events in our long journey and our determination to continue that journey towards a Reconciled Australia and justice for First Nations peoples is unstoppable.
The week reminds 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.
Council is proud to be progressing our reconciliation journey with the development of our Third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–28, a significant milestone that reaffirms our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
Throughout National Reconciliation Week, there will be a variety of events and activities taking place across Council, designed to engage, inform, and inspire.
From the Reconciliation Action Plan launch and inaugural flag raising at Harmony square, to start the week of activities, to story time at Springvale Library and basket weaving Keysborough Hub, it brings opportunities for reflection, with many ways to get involved.
We encourage everyone to take part in at least one event during the week, start conversations with colleagues, and reflect on how you can be ‘All In’ for reconciliation in your role and in your everyday actions.
Resources and recommendations
Get some inspiration for your next read with book reviews from library staff highlighting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander titles on the Library's Read and Relax blog or visit the library catalogue to search an extensive collection of resources.
Parents and carers can find information resources on our New Directions Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program website.
Events
Tuesday 19 May, 10:00am
Thursday 21 May, 10:30am
Wednesday 27 May, 10:00am
Tuesday 2 June, 6:00pm
Wednesday 3 June, 9:30am
