Hobsons Bay City Council is 'all in' this National Reconciliation Week, with a series of events taking place to mark the annual occasion.
National Reconciliation Week takes place each year from 27 May to 3 June, serving as a time for the community to learn about our shared histories and cultures, and to explore how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation between First Nations communities and non-Indigenous peoples.
The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - 27 May being the successful 1967 referendum and 3 June the 1992 Mabo High Court decision that held that native titled existed.
Council is embracing the 2026 theme of 'All In', which highlights that reconciliation can't be achieved passively, with everyone in the community encouraged to take action to make change.
Council is commencing development of its next Reconciliation Action Plan, which will outline meaningful actions to be delivered by Council, in partnership with First Nations people, to support reconciliation.
A wide-ranging events program will also be on offer for the community to get involved with throughout the week across the city.
Events include a yarning circle, basket weaving sessions, cultural awareness training, special movie screening, walk on country and a National Reconciliation Week poster exhibition.
