National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June 2025) is a time for all Australians to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for 2025 'Bridging now to next', urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
The City of Stonnington will acknowledge National Reconciliation Week 2025 with a Welcome to Country with Uncle Colin Hunter – Wurundjeri Elder and a special musical performance by Amos Roach – Ngarrindjerri, Djab Wurrung and Gunditjmara man. Amos Roach, whose music presents a narrative of healing, told with song and dance. His culture informs the fundamentals of his craft and his music connects people and Country.
- Tuesday 3 June
- 1.45-3.30pm
- Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High Street, Malvern (Glenferrie Road entrance)
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The City of Stonnington is committed to make change through Reconciliation and recognises the valuable contributions to Victoria made by all people of the East Kulin Nations and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will work together towards a future of mutual respect and harmony.
We can all contribute to reconciliation and change through acknowledging the past and learning from past mistakes, recognising Indigenous culture and building relationships that value our First Nation people.
How to contribute to Reconciliation:
- learn more about Indigenous Reconciliation
- read the Reconciliation Action Plan
- learn about Stonnington's indigenous history
- discover the indigenous heritage markers throughout Stonnington.
