Reconciliation WA

The morning walk waves are SOLD OUT!🤩

Several afternoon walk waves are filling fast too, so secure your tickets now to get your preferred time slot.👌

🪻Journey through the wildflower trails of Kaarta Koomba and experience the stories, sights, sounds and living culture of Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. Along the trail you'll stop at story points, then finish your walk in the heart of the reconciliation community with performances, activations, food and a full day of main stage programming.
Register for the walk: https://events.humanitix.com/walk-for-reconciliation-or-kaarta-koomba-2026

👣Primary schools can also take part. Dedicated school walk waves include guided cultural experiences, singing, storytelling and activities led by Aboriginal community members.
Register your primary school: https://events.humanitix.com/new-primary-schools-walk-for-reconciliation-or-kaarta-koomba-kings-park

Thank you to Reconciliation Australia and Kaarta Koomba Walk for Reconciliation supporters:
City of Perth, South32, Lotterywest, BHP Western Australia, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmers, The Perth Mint, Fremantle Ports, WALGA, WA Government and Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Get into the spirit of being ALL IN at the Walk for Reconciliation by organising printed T-shirts for you and your walk group!👕

What to do:
👉Head to the 'Resources and Digital Guide' page on our website
👉Scroll down to the 'T-shirt files' heading
👉Right-click on the Image/logo file and save
👉Find a custom t-shirt supplier who can turn around your order by the 22nd
👉Order your shirts and provide them with the image file

We encourage you to explore Supply Nation or The Aboriginal Business Directory WA and engage First Nations‑owned businesses for printing, merchandise and event needs. It’s a meaningful and powerful way to back First Nations creativity, jobs and economic independence and keep your National Reconciliation Week spend aligned with your values.

Find the t-shirt template here: https://www.recwa.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/digital-kit/

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Volunteer at the Walk for Reconciliation❤️💛🖤

This year, the Boorloo (Perth) Walk for Reconciliation returns to Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park) on Thursday 22 October, bringing thousands of people together to experience the beauty of our wildflower trails and botanic gardens.🪻

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this much-loved event a success. Whether you're greeting participants, providing information, or helping behind the scenes, your support will help create a memorable experience for walk participants.

A variety of volunteer roles are available, and we'll do our best to match you with a role that suits your interests and skills.

Be part of something special and help bring this iconic event to life. Register your interest today.

Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rGGAY1VzLs?origin=lprLink&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8SfJAS_4XFnH50GDr2lQfMg8tklq4Iu3QZpRYuTNrdsE-WFAhkhIHUsHrH7SNvXHFmpfNa&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFLaDBBV0JoR3I3dGFLaExMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmniIj4saye30p_3lnubPAzG_FkGNHrO5HYHHTRr0-X90k3ef6IIPVk3J5ST_aem_4lVZhJm8CMnwIyU8JxLWAw

If your organisation is interested in registering a team of volunteers, please email us directly at [email protected]

Twenty-six years ago, Cathy Freeman delivered a moment that brought Australians together.

Her historic gold medal win at the Sydney Olympics was more than a sporting achievement. It was a powerful moment of pride, representation and reconciliation that continues to inspire people across the country today.

Her victory sparked conversations about Australia's shared history and future, and highlighted the importance of recognising and celebrating First Nations peoples and cultures.

Cathy’s achievement remains a defining moment in the reconciliation journey, inspiring generations of Australians to reflect on what it means to walk together with greater understanding, respect and unity.

We celebrate Cathy Freeman's enduring legacy and the impact her achievement has had on generations of Australians.

To learn more about the work Cathy continues to champion through the Murrup Foundation, visit https://www.murrup.org.au/ and discover how the organisation is empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through education, leadership and sport.

🏉 Safe travels and good luck to the WA team as they head to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country for the Grand Final.⚓️

We wish the team every success on the big stage and hope they enjoy the opportunity to connect, compete and represent WA with pride.

Travel safely, play your hearts out, and know that we're cheering you on from home. 💜

📷 credit: Fremantle Dockers

We were proud to bring together Bilya and Bidi members from across sectors for our latest Innovate RAP Ring at the WA Museum.

Beginning with personal reflections around the Museum's Dance Circle, participants shared their motivations, experiences and insights in a space built on honesty, respect and learning.

The conversations also sparked meaningful connections and knowledge sharing, with participants walking away with fresh insights, practical ideas and new relationships to support their reconciliation journeys.

Read more: https://www.recwa.org.au/innovate-rap-ring-with-wa-museum/
Photos supplied by WA Museum Boola Bardip

Become a Reconciliation WA Bidi, Bilya or Kadadjiny member to attend future RAP Rings and member-exclusive events:
https://www.recwa.org.au/members-and-partners/

How we talk about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Australia's history matters. Public commentary can either contribute to understanding, reconciliation and a unified nation, or reinforce the attitudes and misconceptions that have caused harm for generations.

We acknowledge the statement released by the West Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation (WASGAC) Yokai Healing our Spirit , which calls for greater acknowledgment of the racist policies of previous administrations that led to the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, communities, and culture.

The impacts of the Stolen Generations are not confined to the past. They continue to be felt by survivors, their descendants, and communities across generations.
At Reconciliation WA, we believe truth-telling, timing, listening, and talking is an essential part of reconciliation. Meaningful progress requires an honest understanding of our shared history, including the policies and practices that caused profound harm to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Moments like these remind us why anti-racism education, truth-telling and cultural sharing and learning remain as important as ever.

While governments have taken important steps to acknowledge the harms of the past, including the National Apology to Australia's Stolen Generations in 2008 and the establishment of the National Redress Scheme, these actions do not diminish the ongoing impacts felt by survivors, families and communities today. Reconciliation remains an active and collective responsibility that calls on all Australians to engage with truth-telling, understanding and meaningful action.

We can all play a role in reconciliation by:
• Learning about the Stolen Generations through the Bringing Them Home report and survivor stories: https://yokai.com.au/bringing-them-home-report/
• Exploring key milestones such as the 2008 National Apology and the National Redress Scheme.
• Engaging with truth-telling initiatives and historical acknowledgements.
• Building anti-racism knowledge and allyship through Reconciliation WA's Learning Hub and other educational resources: https://www.recwa.org.au/hub/search-reconciliation-resources/?keyword=anti+racism+
• Listening to and learning from Aboriginal voices and lived experiences.

Reconciliation requires understanding, acknowledgement and action from every West Australian.

Are cultural understanding and cultural responsiveness important to you as an educator? Do you want to learn more about reconciliation in education? We invite you to step into an inspiring journey with two remarkable schools in Albany.

Great Southern Grammar and Kwoorabup Nature School are leading the way in cultural understanding and connection to Country on Menang Boodjar.

👣At Great Southern Grammar, students and staff walk side by side with Menang Noongar Elders, learning directly on Country at places of deep cultural significance while actively honouring the land’s stories and embedding reconciliation into everyday school life.

🌱At Kwoorabup Nature School, Noongar language, knowledge and cultural perspectives shape the rhythm of learning through weekly on-Country days, seasonal cycles and Elder guided programs that connect children to Boodja in meaningful and joyful ways. Kwoorabup was also a national finalist in the Narragunnawali Awards for Schools with Reconciliation Action Plans in 2023.

Registrations are essential.

📆Wednesday 4 Nov
🕓4pm - 5:30pm
📍Great Southern Grammar, Kalgan WA

Join us in person:
https://www.recwa.org.au/event/2026-mineng-education-regional-ring-in-albany-in-person/

View online:
https://www.recwa.org.au/event/2026-mineng-education-regional-ring-in-albany-online/