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What reconciliation means to me..
Acknowledgement, respect, empathy, understanding and valuing where we have come from....where we are now....and looking forward to where we could be - embracing the past, building  the present and cherishing the future.

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A journey of truth-telling and acknowledgement

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A journey of truth-telling and acknowledgement

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Reconciliation means acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this land and recognising that these peoples were dispossessed, persecuted and oppressed as a result of colonisation in Australia.

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From little things big things grow

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From little things big things grow

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From little things big things grow

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taken way too long for reconciliation to happen but now that it has we have to ensure that all Australians embed it into their psyche and culture......from little things big things grow....

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taken way too long for reconciliation to happen but now that it has we have to ensure that all Australians embed it into their psyche and culture......from little things big things grow....

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Reconciliation Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To our new supporters, please remember the importance of privileging and amplifying First Nations’ voices as you add your voice to calls for reconciliation and justice.

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process.

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that Australia is finally excepting that Indigenous people are being mistreated and not treated as equals. It is an attempt to try and fix what is broken but it's going to take a lot longer then a week

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reconnect and standing together

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caring for each other

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Reconciliation means comforting someone you've hurt. Doing the utmost effort to fix the damage you have done. Making sure everyone ends up ok. Helping the people off the ground you have hurt. Reconciliation means taking time and effort out of your day to pick each other up and being supportive of the process it will take to make sure ALL of us end up equal.

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coming together & acknowledging the past, and respecting Aboriginal and torres strait islander land

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acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this land and recognising that these peoples were dispossessed, persecuted and oppressed as a result of colonisation in Australia.

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reconciliation means that we can get together without judging another person for being themselves

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Reconciliation week is about coming together as PEOPLE.
It is about refining the culture to be the best we can.

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To me, reconciliation means to improve and restore Indigenous and non-Indigenous bonds and friendly relations for the benefit of all citizens.

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strengthening respectful relationships between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non Aboriginal communities.

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Reconciliation to me means the ways in which non-Indigenous peoples and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders stand together and fight for the benefit of all Australians, no matter their culture or heritage.

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Reconciliation to me means the ways in which non-Indigenous peoples and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders stand together and fight for the benefit of all Australians, no matter their culture or heritage.

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"It is not "forgive and forget" as if nothing wrong had ever happened, but "forgive and go forward," building on the mistakes of the past and the energy generated by reconciliation to create a new future." ~ Alan Paton

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the action of making one view or belief compatible with another

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the action of making one view or belief compatible with another

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it means accepting Australians past

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Reconciliation means to me, bridging the gap and paying our respect towards the original owners of this land, and the government.

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it is a journey of people walking together and symbolises a peace between people

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I feel it is important because we should be looking to take the right steps for the traditional owners of the land.

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Embrace and Strengthen future relationships

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It is an ongoing journey that reminds us that while generations of Australians have fought hard for meaningful change, future gains are likely to take just as much, if not more, effort.

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Learning and acknowledging that European settlement was not a peaceful process.

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Learning and acknowledging that European settlement was not a peaceful process.

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No body is going to be happy having their home/land taken from them

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Acknowledging the traditional owners of the land and paying our respects to them

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coming together

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it means making a mends to past history and to make a change. to strengthen the bonds with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

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Prime Minister (Hon Kevin Rudd MP): Mr Speaker, I move: That today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history. ... And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture, we say sorry.

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"The restoration of friendly relations."
I believe it is recognition of past and present societies to create a respected future for Australians!

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A week where we acknowledge the original owners of the land. A culture who has existed for over 60,000 years. We try to make amends for the past atrocities that were committed which has divided a nation for far too long. We hope that we can move forward as a proud nation that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity that exists within it.     

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A week where we acknowledge the original owners of the land. A culture who has existed for over 60,000 years. We try to make amends for the past atrocities that were committed which has divided a nation for far too long. We hope that we can move forward as a proud nation that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity that exists within it.     

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Getting in touch with my culture, the Wiradjuri, and sharing this with non-indigenous friends, helping to build a more connected future

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reconciliation means strengthening our relationship with indigenous Australians who are the traditional owners of the land we work and live on

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Relationships
Understanding
Recognition
Truth-telling - dispossession; conflict
Healing
Voice to parliament

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National Reconciliation Week is intended to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Australia and foster reconciliation discussion and activities. It started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993, developing into National Reconciliation Week in 1996.

Reconciliation Australia is a non-government, not-for-profit foundation established in January 2001 to promote a continuing national focus for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. It was established by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and subsequently superseded that body in 2001. It organises National Reconciliation Week each year.

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Non-indigenous people being knowledgeable about how their ancestors affected one of the oldest surviving civilisations, and instead of using that against an indigenous person, they embrace that it happened and instead of moving backwards, they acknowledge it, and move forward to better australia and listen to indigenous peoples laws, rules, customs, etc. Instead of speaking over us when we voice our pain, they sit and listen and speak with us.

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To reflect on our past actions and the impact they caused on the vulnerable Aborigonal population. Thus, we can improve our behaviours in the present and future. This enhances a harmonised community that highlights equity on all Australians.

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Indigenous Australians are the longest surviving civilisation by at least 55,000 years. Australia must work to ensure we are respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and their knowledege, customs, and traditions. Now is the time to listen to the voices of Indigenous Elders, to help improve Australia's management of land and country.
The government must actively work to ensure that Indigenous Australians are recognised in the Australian Constitution. This is the way forward.

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Walking together to strengthen our Australia by recognizing past injustices to move forward  for the benefit of all Australians

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Reconciliation means strengthening the relationship between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of ALL Australians.

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What's happening in WSSC for Reconciliation Week 2021

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What's happening in WSSC for Reconciliation Week 2021

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2021 National Reconciliation Week Poster