Join us for our Looking Ahead Towards Reconciliation panel as our speakers discuss how we all have a role to play in reconciliation to make change for the benefit of our communities.

Before Reconciliation Week begins on 27 May, our MC and Jerrinja and Wandi Wandian woman, Shahni Wellington, will lead our panel to discuss the importance of reconciliation and explore meaningful ways to contribute to reconciliation at an individual, community, organisational and government level.

The panel will explore how we can make meaningful change, in our workplaces and our communities with a particular focus on the role of Non-Aboriginal people in the reconciliation process. Panelists will share their experiences and efforts in celebrating Indigenous culture and their role in building respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.

This event aims to continue the important discussion on reconciliation, linking closely with National Reconciliation Week and the launch of the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan in the coming months.

Our University is committed to building on our proud record in Indigenous higher education, innovation and engagement and to growing genuine relationships through collaboration and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of our regions and beyond.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to our Elders past and present.

We would love you to be to be part of this discussion.

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday 24 May | 5pm for 5:30pm start

Location: The Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, City Campus, Cnr Auckland & Laman Streets, Newcastle NSW 2300. Directions can be found here.

Parking: Information regarding travelling to and parking on the University of Newcastle's City campus can be found here.

Post-Event Reception: Please join us for light refreshments, immediately following the conclusion of the lecture.

Please note: Due to limited capacity, registration is essential. The University of Newcastle will continue to monitor COVID-19 guidelines and adhere to NSW Government requirements to ensure the safety of attendees at our events. We appreciate your assistance with helping to keep our community safe by following the direction of our event staff on the evening.