National Reconciliation Week

Next date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme is Bridging Now to Next, and reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. Twenty-five years ago, Corroboree 2000 brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous leaders in a historic call for reconciliation. We continue that work in 2025, inviting all Australians to join us in Bridging Now to Next – building a more united and respectful nation.

Council is hosting a range of activities to mark this important week and invite local people to get involved.

Little Wombats | Indigenous Workshop for Pre-schoolers

Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Location: Botanica Springs Children’s and Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Rd, Brookfield VIC 3338

Book: Melton Learning Directory website

A cultural immersion workshop designed to introduce young learners to the beauty, depth, and diversity of Aboriginal traditions through hands-on activities, storytelling, art, and music.

Reconciliation Week Community/Flag Raising Event

Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Civic Centre lawn and Melton Community Hall

More information: Melton Learning Directory website

Join Mayor and Councillors to commemorate Reconciliation Week. The event will include great visual displays, an official flag raising ceremony, First Nations musical performers, a Mayor’s speech and key note speaker Thomas Mayo, a human right advocate, author and signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.  Light refreshments will be served after the official proceedings and the Blak Brews coffee van will be in attendance. Bookings not required. All welcome!

Indigenous Culture Celebration

Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Timbertop Children’s and Community Centre, 1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree VIC 3335

Book: Melton Learning Directory website

Step into the rich traditions of Aboriginal culture through a hands-on “Show and Tell” experience—packed with incredible artefacts, stories, and fun facts. Children will feel the rhythm and energy as they learn a traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander song, groove to cultural music, and journey through the wonder of stories.

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For more information about these programs, please contact firstnations@melton.vic.gov.au

 

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