Murrundindi Playing The Didgeridoo

National Reconciliation Week

Date

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

Time 

10am - 3pm

Cost

Free with admission

Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays 

Location

Koala Picnic Lawn, Wirrigirri and Robert Eadie Pavilion

Connect with Aboriginal Culture at Healesville Sanctuary

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

What's on

Plan your visit with free weekend activities. 

Welcome to Country by Murrundindi

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

10am

Koala Picnic Lawn

Participate in a Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Elder, Murrundindi and hear what Reconciliation Week means to him. 

Storytime

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

10am - 4pm

Robert Eadie Pavilion

Cosy up near the open fire and enjoy some children's stories which have an aboriginal thread to learn, understand, appreciate and celebrate Aboriginal Culture.

Interactive art workshop with Indigenous artist Angie Cleaver

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm

Wirrigirri 

Sit with Aboriginal Artist, Angie and have a yarn with her about her art and join her to create a special Reconciliation Week piece.

Art showcase from Worowa Aboriginal College

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

10am - 3pm

Wirrigirri 

Students from Worowa Aboriginal College in Healesville, guided by their teacher, John Christie, have created a series of art pieces inspired by this year's theme: Bridging Now to Next.

Sea of Hands

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

11am - 3pm

Robert Eadie Pavilion

Hands have long become a symbol of community support for Reconciliation and Respect. Create your own contribution to Reconciliation by creating a 'hands up' and committing to strengthening relationships between Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island people and non-indigenous Australians for the benefit of everyone.

Indigenous Symbols in Sand

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

11am - 3pm

Robert Eadie Pavilion

Replicate important symbols of the Wurundjeri People on sand tables, learn about the meaning and understanding their significance in tribal communication and story telling.

Wurundjeri Culture Self-Guided Tour

Daily self-guided
Wurundjeri Walk

Wander the beautiful bushland setting and immerse yourself in culture. Take your Sanctuary map with highlighted areas which celebrates Wurundjeri Culture and learn about Indigenous Elder, William Barak, hear dreaming stories from four generations of Elders and explore Indigenous plants.