Community Events
This page lists community events that are:
- hosted by Tasmanian Aboriginal community organisations, and/or
- have a reconciliation focus, and/or
- are hosted by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led organisations on the mainland (conferences, webinars etc).
To post an event on this page, please contact [email protected], at least 4 weeks before your event.
| When? | Where? | Event (click the name of the event for details) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 April | Online | Palawa Business Hub online workshop – website and marketing Aboriginal businesses and Aboriginal people are invited to this fantastic online workshop opportunity with Nick from Kingthing Marketing. Tuesday 29 April from 6pm to 7pm. RSVP is required. Contact [email protected] |
| Ongoing | Online | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional support is received, or the crisis resolves. This strengths-based course has been developed and reviewed in consultation with First Nations people. The course ensures participants are grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, equipping them with the skills to provide mental health first aid in a culturally safe and informed way. |
| Ongoing | Online | Prevalence of Racism in Tasmania – community consultation This survey explores: * the experience of racism by individuals (whether personally experienced, observed or not experienced at all) and * the perceptions and beliefs held about cultures and ethnicities other than one’s own. The anonymous findings will be shared with the Tasmanian Government and broader community to raise awareness, inform policy decisions and promote greater social cohesion. |
| 4 May | Wilmot | Weindorfer Day Weindorfer Day commemorates the legacy of Gustav & Kate Weindorfer and their contributions to the conservation of Tasmania’s natural heritage, particularly the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The event will feature Indigenous foods and ceremony. |
| 5 May | Exeter | Wayapa Wuurrk Wayapa Wuurrk is a unique and reconnective experience that blends Earth, Mind, Body and Spirit to promote deep healing and balance. |
| 5 and 6 May | Nipaluna / Hobart | Focus Group – Indigenous People Seeking Bail Associate Professor Emma Colvin (Charles Sturt University), Associate Professor Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron (University of Tasmania) and Dr Mike Guerzoni (University of Tasmania) are holding a focus group on challenges for Indigenous people seeking bail. They are interested in bringing together: – lawyers representing clients – professionals (especially Indigenous professionals) working with organisations that provide services that will assist Indigenous people seeking bail, eg housing – Aboriginal controlled organisations The aim of the focus groups is to look to strengths-based, community driven solutions to over-representation. Two workshops are being held where you can attend to hear about the research, and connect with other professionals working in this space. A focus group will be held at each workshop with a discussion about the challenges, what solutions you have to offer, and how to implement these solutions. Monday 5 May from 10am-11.30am Tuesday 6 May from 1pm – 2.30pm For further information, contact Tyenna Hogan: [email protected] |
| 8 May | Launceston | The Land Bridge – film screening The Land Bridge tells the story of Bass Strait when it was a vast grassy plain, part of an ice age landscape people walked across and lived on, between Lutruwita/Tasmania and mainland Australia, and features contributions from Palawa and Pakana knowledge holders and other First Nations cultural custodians of the former land bridge area, plus Australia-wide experts in marine environments, geomorphology, palaeoecology, archaeology, wildlife conservation and history. |
| 7-8 May | Meanjin / Brisbane and Online | First Nations Women in Leadership Summit Gather amongst a community of First Nations women and be inspired by the shared stories of cultural knowledge, wisdom, and strength. |
| 12 May | Launceston | Informing the Agenda – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner consultation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss will be bringing her Informing the Agenda listening tour to Launceston. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with Commissioner Kiss and highlight the issues affecting your communities. These consultations will form the basis of a discussion paper, contributing to the Social Justice Report in 2025, and will shape the next steps in the collective efforts toward reconciliation and equality. Monday 12 May, 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Aboriginal Elders Council of Tasmania. Register here. |
| 15 May | Nipaluna / Hobart | Informing the Agenda – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner consultation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss will be bringing her Informing the Agenda listening tour to Nipaluna / Hobart. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with Commissioner Kiss and highlight the issues affecting your communities. These consultations will form the basis of a discussion paper, contributing to the Social Justice Report in 2025, and will shape the next steps in the collective efforts toward reconciliation and equality. Thursday 15 May, 12pm-3pm, Venue – TBA. Register here. |
| 22 May | Online | Deadly Writing Festival The Deadly Writing Festival connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers directly with your classroom via live Zoom workshops. Designed to inspire creativity and cultural understanding, this national storytelling event aligns perfectly with NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week. |
| 24 May | Bruny Island | Nourish on Country Showcase Wellness Retreat hosted by All About Tranquil |
| 27 May – 3 June | Australia-wide | National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week is held every week form 27 May – celebrating the anniversary of the 1967 referendum – to 3 June, the anniversary of the High Court ruling in the Mabo case. Reconciliation Tasmania runs events in the north, north-west and south of the state. |
| 28 May | Kingston | Her Will To Survive – Documentary screening You are invited to a free screening of a documentary, hosted by the Kingborough Reconciliation Action Group. Please join us for a cuppa, the screening and a discussion. The First Australians series was created by Aboriginal film maker Rachel Perkins in 2008. Episode 2, titled Her Will to Survive, covers the years 1803 to 1880 in Tasmania, with the story based around Truganini. This episode provides a really good starting point for understanding what happened to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community when the British Empire arrived in Tasmania in the early 1800s. Wednesday 28 May, 6.30pm – 8pm at Kingborough Community Hub. Book here. |
| 16-19 June | Kaurna Country / Adelaide | Lowitja Institute 4th Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference A space for sharing innovative ideas and transformational research grounded in our ways of knowing, being and doing. With unwavering courage and grace, Dr O’Donoghue’s legacy drives this year’s theme to stand STRONG, be FEARLESS and work TOGETHER for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. As Dr O’Donoghue once told us, the future is in our hands, and we all have a big job to do. |
| 17-18 June | Meanjin / Brisbane | National Early Years Policy Summit A gathering of Australian and international leaders, thinkers, practitioners, artists, parents, caregivers, Elders and community leaders to discuss childhood in Australia and make big plans for the future of our kids. Early Bird ticket prices available until 12 May. |
| 17-20 June | Naarm / Melbourne | Indigenous Leadership Summit The Indigenous Leadership Summit 2025 is a powerful gathering of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers dedicated to advancing First Nations leadership. It’s a chance to tackle critical issues in employment, leadership, and community progress while driving real and lasting change. This summit is also a unique learning opportunity for aspiring Indigenous leaders. Hear directly from those who’ve reached the top, and gain practical leadership lessons to help you achieve your career aspirations and make an impact in your workplace and beyond. |
| 6-13 July | Australia-wide | NAIDOC Week NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. See the NAIDOC Week website for more information and free resources. Reconciliation Tasmania will post local NAIDOC Week events on our website, as details become available. |
| 4 August | Australia-wide | National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2025 Every year on 4 August we come together to celebrate the strength, culture and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This year’s theme, Little Footsteps, Big Future, honours the journeys our children take as they grow – each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country. SNAICC (National Voice for Our Children) invites you to join us in recognising the importance of nurturing children’s voices and dreams. Together, we can support a future where every child walks strong in their identity and is empowered to shape their own path. |
| 20-21 August | Gadigal Land / Sydney | Supply Nation – Connect 2025 Connect brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, corporate organisations and government departments to foster strategic opportunities and celebrate the success of the sector. |
| 23 August | Bruny Island | Wayapa Wuurrk Wayapa Wuurrk is a unique and reconnective experience that blends Earth, Mind, Body and Spirit to promote deep healing and balance. |
| 6 September | Bruny Island | Nourish on Country Showcase Wellness Retreat hosted by All About Tranquil |