Sharing Stories

Building relationships and hearing different perspectives is a core part of Reconciliation and developing a more inclusive community. Here you can read stories from real people about their experiences and understanding of Reconciliation. You can also join in on the conversation by sharing your story, or visiting us on facebook.

Adam Hill - Visual activism

Adam Hill’s sharp-edged imagery provokes discussion about truth and social justice.

Urthboy-Alternative Education

Urthboy has something to say.

Larissa Behrendt - Speaking out

Of Eualeyai/Kamillaroi heritage, Larissa advocates for social justice as an academic, lawyer and novelist.

Reconciliation – what it means to me

I was born in Darkinjung country, and grew up there surrounded by bushland and beaches on the Central Coast NSW.

Nominating Indigenous Issues in this Election

The contrast between the prominence of Indigenous Affairs policies during the current federal election campaign and the last could not be any starker.

Wilcannia wins the greatest game of all

It is approaching sunset in the red desert, and rowdy, cheeky boys are playing rugby league in the last of the light.

Suzanne McCourt Letter to CAR

Letter to the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation following Corroboree 2000

In memory of those in unmarked graves

Kempsey Shire Council in partnership with the Aboriginal community has finished work to give recognition to unmarked graves at the East Kempsey Cemetery.

Holistic approach to Indigenous health

A new documentary by Onemda Vic Health Koori Health Unit and the University of Melbourne is helping turn the spotlight on a holistic approach to Indigenous health.