Benarrawa Sorry Day Commemoration
2025-05-26 07:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Qld
National Sorry Day
Date: 26th May, 7:00am – 9:30am
Venue: “Journey Home” Plaque, Sherwood Arboretum, Joseph St entrance
National Sorry Day is a time for all Australians to gather to re- member the Stolen Generations – those Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families un- der government policies which spanned 150 years into the early 1980’s, and to ensure that these practices and policies are never again implemented. Locally, a number of Salvation Army “Industrial Schools” and children’s homes throughout the Sherwood, Chelmer and Yeronga areas accepted “Stolen Children” at various times earlier last century.
Join with the Solidarity Group members, and other community members to remember and acknowledge the past, and help reconcile for our collective future. Please bring a small plate of breakfast fare to share after the ceremony. All Welcome.

WINNAM SORRY DAY COMMEMORATION 26 May
2025-05-26 07:30 - 09:00 | BREAKWATER PARK, WATERLOO ESPLANADE, WYNNUM, QLD, 4178
WINNAM ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS CORPORATION
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR NATIONAL SORRY DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
NATIONAL SORRY DAY IS A DAY TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE STRENGTH OF STOLEN GENERATIONS SURVIVORS AND REFLECT ON HOW WE CAN ALL PLAY A PART IN THE HEALING PROCESS FOR OUR PEOPLE AND NATION.
WHILE THIS DATE CARRIES GREAT SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE STOLEN GENERATIONS AND OTHER ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES, IT IS ALSO COMMEMORATED BY AUSTRALIANS RIGHT AROUND THE COUNTRY.
DATE: MONDAY 26TH MAY 2025
TIME: 7:00AM START
VENUE: BREAKWATER PARK
WATERLOO ESPLANADE
WYNNUM QLD 4178
JOIN US FOR A BBQ BREAKFAST
Tea, coffee, juices and water will be provided.
Please RSVP your attendance by 19th May 2025
via phone (07) 3396 3431 or via email admin@winnam.org
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Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum
2025-05-27 | Qld
The 1967 Referendum was a landmark achievement following decades of activism by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people, where more than 90 percent of Australians voted in favour of amending two sections of the Australian Constitution.
56 years ago, on May 27, the 1967 Referendum was held to change two sections of the Australian constitution in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote, 90.77 per cent of Australian voters voted for the changes The referendum came about from the work of many Indigenous activists across the country and over many years.

There were protests and campaigns calling out the injustices facing Indigenous people.
NITV looks back at those events and some of the people and organisations that lobbied for First Nations’ rights in the lead up to the 1967 Referendum.
Image courtesy NITV

National Reconciliation Week
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-03 | Qld
National Reconciliation Week celebrations commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey-the anniversaries of the successful 1967 Referendum and the High Court Mabo Decision
There are lot of resources at Reconciliation Australia.

Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk 2025
2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Dicky Beach Park, Dicky Beach, Queensland, 4560, Australia
Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group warmly invites you to join us for a community celebration to connect with Kabi Kabi First Nation’s cultural heritage through traditional dance, music and a guided walk with Traditional Custodians.
About the Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk
Hundreds turn out for the Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk on a beautiful sunny day at Dicky Beach including many of our local schools and politicians.
The walk commences with a Welcome to Country, Kabi Kabi dance and history of Aunty Betty before Traditional Custodians lead a short walk on-Country, providing information and stories about the area.
The morning provides everyone the opportunity to connect with our local First Nations cultural heritage through dance, music, and the guided walk with Traditional Custodians.
In 2015, SCRGI held its first Coastal Walk. Aunty Betty saw this as an opportunity to expand the reach of the group and worked over following years to continue obtaining sponsorship and planning of the walk – her legacy to the community.
From 2019 the Walk has been known as the Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk where we pay tribute to the life and work of our much loved Patron Aunty Betty McMahon.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2025, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
Members of Aunty Betty’s family are always in attendance to celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman and her enormous contribution to services for First Nations peoples on the Sunshine Coast.
This event is being held at Dicky Beach Park, 10.00am Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
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Noonga Sorry Day Commemoration Tue 30th May
2025-05-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Kalinga Park, 164 Diggers Dr, Kalinga, Kalinga, 4030
Noonga Reconciliation Group invites Northside schools and community to the Sorry Day gathering, remembering stolen generations through personal tributes, songs, dance and sharing stories.
Kalinga Park, Clayfield, Sorry Day siteClosest parking: Scout Hall on Bertha St., Park Avenue entrance. Directional signalling will be present on the day.
9 a.m. Elders’ morning tea10 a.m. Formal ceremony11 a.m. Sausage sizzle
A photographer will be present at the event. If you don’t with to have your photo taken, please let us know before or on the day.nrgsorryday@gmail.com

Southside Mabo Promotion Day
2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, 100 Lilac Street,, Inala, Qld, Australia
In the Spirit of.Reconciliation Week
“BridgingNow toNext”
MAIEM – SEW NGAPA – WELCOME,
to SOUTHSIDE. MABO PROMOTION DAY:
Friday 30th May 2025
10am – 2:30pm
Ngutana-Li
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre,
100 Lilac Street, Inala
For more information contact Damien Bani via
at southsidemabopromotionday@gmail.com
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Truth Telling Session at Mitchelton Library
2025-06-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton, Qld, 4053
The next ‘Truth-Telling Speaker’ is longtime activist Barbara Lawler, from ‘Initiatives of Change’ Queensland.
Please ‘Save the Date’ of Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from 2.30-4.00 PM at Mitchelton Library.
Barbara has a tremendous fund of experience and knowledge — you won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear her presentation!
Click the Link just below to download the JUNE 1st FLYER with Barbara’s Biographical Capsule (with a ‘live RSVP’ link).
Feel free to send the June 1st Flyer to friends & colleagues who may be interested to attend.
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A Reflective Vigil - King George Square
2025-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 | King George Square Magandjin, Brisbane City, Qld
First Nations Action Network warmly invites you to join us as we gather to reflect on this city’s First Nations history, First Nations peoples lived experience and what the coming years may hold.

Stand in solidarity & goodwill with First Nations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) peoples on this day as we mark reconciliation week with a reflective vigil.

Despite recent government policy changes, truth-telling continues; the telling of First Nations history, colonisation and its impacts, youth justice, deaths in custody, Closing the Gap, racism and continuing to advocate for our aspirations to heal and support wellbeing.On Sunday, 1 June 2025.

Assemble 5.00pm at King George Square Magandjin (Brisbane).

BYO something to sit on and candle or use your mobile phone light.

This event is open to all First Nations peoples, allies and supporters. Please bring your friends and family.

Please join us for this event at a time when it is more important than ever to listen to and learn from First Nations perspectives.

RSV here to attend
If you or your organisation is interested in supporting this event please email info@firstnationsaction.org

Mabo Day June 3 each year
2025-06-03 | Qld
Mabo Day is commemorated on June 3 each year in the Torres Strait Islands and across Australia. It marks the anniversary of the 1992 High Court decision that recognized Eddie Koiki Mabo’s fight for Indigenous land rights, overturning the legal doctrine of terra nullius (the idea that Australia was land belonging to no one before European settlement). In the Torres Strait, where Mabo was born on Mer Island, the day is celebrated with cultural performances, community gatherings and reflections on land rights and justice. It’s a powerful day of pride, remembrance and cultural strength.
https://tsirc.qld.gov.au/news-events/events/

Ration Shed Tour 7th June All Day Tour
2025-06-07 07:30 - 18:00 | Cherbourg Museum, 19 Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg
EX WOOBYE
Jump on board the bus for a FULL DAY, catered day out to Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum and Historical Precinct.
The Ration Shed Tours are run by the original co-creator, Sally Lawrence out to Cherbourg for a full day learning about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were treated Under the Act of 1897. Hear personal lived stories from Elders and community members who were controlled by the Government at the Aboriginal Settlement of Barambah – Cherbourg.
In 2007, Dr. Honor Cleary OAM asked Sally to organise a way to get more teachers out to Cherbourg to learn more about the history of forced removals and government policy that controlled every aspect of First Nations people’s lives. The tour invites you to learn from the Cherbourg Elders, hear their stories, and connect with a history of not so long ago. You’ll be touched by the humility of the community who want to share their story for us to learn through. Engage with the Elders, exhibits, displays, and Augmented Reality experiences at the Ration Shed in Cherbourg and spend time discovering our shared histories.
Fully catered – please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking, Admission, Elders and Guide fees included, Luxury Coach service
Departs from WOOMBYE SS CARPARK
Departs 7.30am return 6.00pm

Breaking the Boundary
2025-06-13 15:00 - 17:30 | Small Park Boundary St, Boundary Street, West End, Qld
All are welcome to join in a community celebration to launch Jagera Elder Aunty Dawn Daylight’s artwork.
Entertainment by Whoopee do Crew, First
Nations performers and more
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NAIDOC - BURANGA WIDJUNG - Caboolture 4 July
2025-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Caboolture Town Square, Caboolture, QLD
BURANGA WIDJUNG JUSTICE GROUP
BWJG INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
THE COMMUNITY NAIDOC FLAG CEREMONY
Date: Friday 4th July 2025
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Caboolture Town Square
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WAN'DINY NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY - Nambour
2025-07-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Nambour State School, Nambour, QLD
First Nations Celebration
Free Community Event.
NAMBOUR STATE SCHOOL
SAT 5 JULY
10 am to 2 pm

ALL WELCOME
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YAGGARA KAKKA - BRISBANE NAIDOC 2025
2025-07-06 10:00 - 17:00 | CITY BOTANIC GARDENS, via Garden Point Road, Brisbane, QLD
A Celebration of Culture
City Botanic Gardens
Sunday 6 July

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Truth Telling Session at Mitchelton Library - Uncle David Wragge
2025-07-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton, Qld, 4053
Uncle David Wragge is a Wakka Wakka man from Cherbourg, Queensland with traditional connections to Central Queensland (Ghungalu), and North Queensland (Juru, Bindal and Wulgurukba).
His mission is to foster a deeper understanding of historical events, colonialism, and government policies, helping to build more culturally informed and respectful relationships among Public Servants.
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Logan NAIDOC Celebrations
2025-07-08 09:00 - 14:30 | Kingston Butter Factory, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston, QLD, 4114
Join us in celebrating 50 years of uplifting and honouring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience
FREE ENTRY
LOGAN NAIDOC CELEBRATION
TUES 8 JULY 2025 9am-2.30pm, KINGSTON BUTTER FACTORY
270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston QLD 4114
FREE BBQ
Flag raising ceremony
Traditional dancers & cultural activites
Food trucks
Stalls and rides for the kids
Music and entertainment
Great prizes
MUCH MORE
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Ration Shed Museum - 4 Day Workshop - Emu Egg Painting & Canvas
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-13 | The Ration Shed Museum, Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg, QLD, 4605
Leslie (Gordon) Waraba Lister is a proud Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay aka Kamilaroi man from St George Old. He is inspired by traditions, art and stories of his people. He is also Wakka Wakka/ Wulli Wulli through his father’s side and has connections to Eidsvold and surrounding areas in Qld. Gordon’s work has been exhibited in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Surat and Gladstone and features traditional crosshatching, dots, diamonds and lines, which defines where he comes from.
Accommodation and travel not included in price. A lunch and morning tea is provided each day.
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NAIDOC SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
2025-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Qld
To register see the FLYER
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NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION - Ferrari Park Laidley
2025-07-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Ferrari Park, Laidley, QLD
Animal Farm // Face Painting // Stalls
Come celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025
Kambu Health Family Wellbeing Service
Ferrari Park Laidley
9:00am-2:00pm
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Northside NAIDOC Community Fun day
2025-07-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Koobara Kindy, 421 Beams Rd, TAIGUM, QLD, 4018
National theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY
Traditional dancers and performers, live enter tainment, food. and, information stalls with fun activities
Koobara Kindy 421 Beams Rd. TAIGUM QLD 4018

Musgrave Park Family Fun Day 11th July
2025-07-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Musgrave Park, South Brisbane, Qld
COMMUNITY CORROBOREE
FIRST NATIONS ARTS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
VARIETY FOOD STALLS
FREE AMUSEMENT RIDES
ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS
SPORTS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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UNDUMBI CULTURE 'FESTIVAL OF THE HARVEST'
2025-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Baringa Forest park, Eden Drive, Baringa, Qld
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WINNAM'S NADOC WEEK FAMILY FUN DAY 12 July
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | George Clayton Park, MANLY, QLD
Cultural activities and workshops, music, animal encounters, face painting, kids entertainment, Elders tent, community stall holders, food and drink!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME – FREE EVENT – COME JOIN IN ON THE FUN!
For more information about the event, please contact the Winnam Office on (07) 3396 3431 or email admin@winnam.org
SATURDAY 12 JULY 2025
10:00AM TO 2:00PM GEORGE CLAYTON PARK, MANLY
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NAIDOC Celebrations at Baringa
2025-07-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Baringa Community Centre, 20 Edwards Tce, Baringa, Qld, 4551
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES
First Nation’s workshops –
Undumbi dancers, weaving, storytelling, boomerangs to decorate, jewellery making, games
First Nation’s stalls and market.
A visit from Dr Kiah the Kangaroo!
FREE food and giveaways
Music and more!!!

WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY
10-2 PM AT THE BARINGA
COMMUNITY CENTRE 20 EDWARDS TCE, CALOUNDRA WEST
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NAIDOC Luncheon - Relationships Australia
2025-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Relationships Australia, 159 St Paul's Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD
You are invited to join us for a Luncheon
Time: 12.00pm
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025
Relationships Australia
159 St Paul’s Terrace, Spring Hill
RSVP by Tuesday 1 July to: springhilladmin@raq.org.au
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NAIDOC Family Fun Day Acacia Ridge Community
2025-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Murri School, 9 Foote Street, Acacia Ridge, QLD, 4110
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NAIDOC Market Day - Lota
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | 150 Whites Rd Lota, 150 Whites Rd Lota, Lota, QLD
Hosted By Georgina Elders
SATURDAY 19th JULY
ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS, STALLS, CRAFTS FOOD and DRINK
10am-2PM
150 Whites Road Lota
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Weaving for Beginners at Balaangala
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Baalangala Garden, 98 Yoorala St, The Gap, Queensland, 4061, Australia
The workshop will be conducted by two First Nations weavers, Aunty Chantay Link and Aunty Sharon Malone.
All materials supplied. No previous experience necessary.
A fun, educational afternoon in the beautiful Balaangala Garden.
Sat, 19 Jul, 2pm – 4pm
Book Tickets via Humanitix at:
https://events.humanitix.com/weaving-for-beginners-2q38sq52

Reconciliation Walk - Holland Park West
2025-07-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Glindermann Park, 1208-1210 Logan Rd, Holland Park West, QLD, 4121
From Glindemann Park to the Holland Park Sports Club
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Time: 8:00am for an 8:15am start
