National Reconciliation Week (May-June)
National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) is a time for all Australians to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), held annually from 27 May to 3 June, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.
All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.
The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.
Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.
The artwork for this campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being ‘all in’ to make change.
Celebrating National Reconciliation Week
Each year, organisations, schools, community groups and workplaces across the Sunshine Coast celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
You can join by
- Attending one of the many events and activities across our region
- Hosting your own event or activity at your school, workplace or community
- Showing your support by downloading and displaying the posters and resources
To add your event to the regional guide or to learn more about National Reconciliation Week, contact the First Nations Partnerships team at Council.
Aunty Betty Memorial Walk
27 May 2026 | Dicky Beach Park | *FREE EVENT*
All are welcome to the annual Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk to celebrate the life and work of Patron Aunty Betty McMahon. The walk commences with a Welcome to Country ceremony before Traditional Custodians lead a short walk on-Country.Suncorp Super Netball First Nations Round
Sunshine Coast Lightning First Nations Round
30 May 2026 | UniSC Arena
Join us on Kabi Kabi Country as Sunshine Coast Lightning battles the GIANTS in the First Nations Round. Fans can expect a celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage, with local First Nations performances throughout. Get in early and enjoy Lightning’s fan zone, the Strike Zone, and enjoy food trucks, drinks and family-friendly activities.
Book Tickets
KOAL
17 June 2026 | The Events Centre | Playhouse`
The Events Centre, Caloundra presents Jacinta Yelland
KOAL is a powerful performance blending clowning, physical theatre and documentary storytelling to explore what it means to protect Country, home and community in a time of climate crisis. Created and performed by Jacinta Yelland, it weaves stories after the 2019 Australian bushfires of a koala, a coal miner and an Indigenous girl’s forced removal. Fresh from acclaimed seasons nationally and internationally, KOAL invites audiences to reflect on resilience, truth‑telling and our shared responsibility to care for Country and future generations.
This is a story of home. Of what we protect. And why it matters.