National Reconciliation Week 2025

Next date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 12:00 AM to Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 11:59 PM

To commemorate the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, the City of Kingston is hosting a flag raising ceremony in partnership with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and the Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place.

With a welcome to country and smoking ceremony Join us at Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place on Tuesday 27 May at 10.30am to 12.00pm

Free coffee and morning tea provided. Registrations essential. To register, please email your name and contact details to community@kingston.vic.gov.au.

National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared history, celebrate First Nations cultures and achievements, and consider the role we each play in advancing reconciliation.

Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between First Nations and non-First Nations peoples. It requires acknowledging the truth of Australia’s history, including the impacts of colonisation and the exclusion of First Nations voices and experiences from the national story.

This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, recognises the deep connection between the past, present and future. It’s a call to all Australians to walk together and keep driving meaningful change.

Other NRW events in Kingston include:

Memory, Time and Country Art exhibition - Wednesday 30 April - Saturday 7 June 2025
National Reconciliation Week colouring in resources at Waves leisure centre
Discover books by Indigenous authors at your Kingston libraries