Join us from Tuesday 20 May to Tuesday 27 May 2025, as we come together to commemorate National Sorry Day (26 May) and Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), with events happening at all campuses.
What is National Sorry Day?
National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’. National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation.
What is Reconciliation Week?
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 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. The dates for NRW remain the same each year, commemorating two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision.
Reconciliation is everyone’s business and National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in all walks of Australian life. The theme for 2025 is Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. This theme calls for all Australians to step forward together and push ahead, with the lessons of the past guiding us.
What’s happening at your campus?
Albury Wodonga campus (Dhudhuroa / WayWurru)
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Join us to commemorate the Stolen Generations with an opening from the Bandiana Primary School dance Troupe, Koorie. Followed by morning tea from Prickly Lizard.
10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Tuesday 20 May
AW6
Bendigo campus (Dja Dja Wurrung)
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We observe Sorry Day with a gathering which acknowledges Indigenous culture and resilience. The event will include cultural performances, truth-telling, and conclude with a sunset smoking ceremony. Refreshments will be available after the ceremony. Dress for cold weather.
5.00 pm – 8.00 pm, Monday 26 May
Ironbark Centre
City campus (Wurundjeri / Boonerwrung)
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Students can learn more about Sorry Day through an interactive and creative activity. Staff and students can leave messages of support and solidarity to First Nations colleagues and students.
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm, Monday 26 May
Level 3 Lounge
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus (Wurundjeri)
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There will be a commemoration display in the Agora and an opportunity to leave messages of support and solidarity to First Nations colleagues and students.
12.00 pm – 2.00 pm, Monday 26 May
Agora Lawn
Mildura (Latji Latji / Barkindji)
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Students and staff will observe Sorry Day on campus with a celebration of Indigenous Culture, and have the opportunity to leave message of support of support and solidarity to First Nations colleagues and students. Lunch included.
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm, Tuesday 27 May
Eco Lawn
Shepparton (Yorta Yorta / Bangerang)
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Students and staff have the opportunity to leave message of support and solidarity to First Nations colleagues and students.
