National Reconciliation Week
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily self-guided
Wurundjeri Walk
Wander the beautiful bushland setting and immerse yourself in culture. Explore the Sanctuary and celebrate Wurundjeri Culture and learn about Indigenous Elder, William Barak, hear dreaming stories from four generations of Elders and explore Indigenous plants.