It\u2019s time for one of the most important weeks in our academic, personal and professional calendars here in Australia: National Reconciliation Week (NRW).<\/p>\n
The theme for this year is Be Brave. Make Change<\/strong> – it\u2019s a call to action and a challenge for all Australians to Be Brave<\/strong> as we continue to tackle the ongoing need for reconciliation so we can Make Change <\/strong>that sees everyone in our communities feeling safe, respected, valued and heard.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great theme that can be acted on in so many ways in our daily lives.<\/p>\n National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.<\/p>\n The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey\u2014 the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.<\/p>\n 2022 is a significant year for NRW, marking three key national anniversaries of brave actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n As we enter NRW 2022, we should all remember that reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds, and actions as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p>\n One of the reasons many people don\u2019t engage in reconciliation is fear.<\/p>\n It\u2019s normal to feel worried about causing offence or \u2018saying the wrong thing\u2019 – but we shouldn\u2019t let that fear stop us from pursuing education, teaching ourselves about the history of Australia, and taking part in brave actions that will help further create the better communities we all want to be a part of.<\/p>\n This year, you can start reconciliation week on a brave note by taking part in the National Acknowledgement of Country<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reconciliation Australia<\/a> is asking everyone across Australia to launch NRW 2022 by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Country in which we live, work, and learn.<\/p>\n The practice of Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of Country<\/a> is an essential part of ongoing reconciliation. When done respectfully and appropriately, it helps raise awareness of the cultures, history and sovereignty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People nationally.<\/p>\n Reconciliation Australia has put together a great Facebook pag<\/a>e to help everyone participate as NRW launches this year, but we know a few of you might have a few questions.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve put together this handy FAQ (with guidance from Reconciliation Australia) to help you get involved:<\/p>\n Reconciliation Australia has set the time for 12 pm (AEST) on Friday the 27th of May 2022 for the National Acknowledgement and to officially launch NRW 2022. So, no matter where you are, take a moment to take part and encourage everyone you\u2019re with to do the same.<\/p>\nQuick Recap: What is National Reconciliation Week?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Join the National Acknowledgement of Country 2022<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Acknowledgement of Country FAQ<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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When is the National Acknowledgement of Country Happening?<\/strong><\/h4>\n