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Reconciliation NSW is the peak body for reconciliation in NSW.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous members work together to advance reconciliation. Reconciliation NSW raises awareness and understanding of reconciliation and First Nations issues, we are advocates for social justice, equity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples rights. We amplify and are led by the voices of First Nations People in the grassroots movement for reconciliation.

21/10/2026

Grandparents, cousins, neighbours, the whole footy team... this one's for you.

People's Choice voting is open for this year's Schools Reconciliation Challenge, and anyone can have their say. Each email address gets one vote for an artwork and one for a written piece.

If a student in your life entered this year, sharing this post is a lovely way to back them and every other young person who got ALL IN.

Vote before 11:59pm Friday 23 October: src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote

18/10/2026

NSW is the only place in Australia with a law that recognises Aboriginal languages.

The Aboriginal Languages Act passed NSW Parliament in October 2017, and this week we celebrate it with NSW Aboriginal Languages Week, running until Sunday.

This year’s theme from the Aboriginal Languages Trust is Living Languages, Strong Futures. It honours the language practitioners and communities who’ve spent years bringing their languages back into everyday life.

More than 35 Aboriginal languages are spoken across NSW. Do you know the language of the Country you’re on right now? Tell us in the comments. 👇

Events and free webinars are on the Trust’s website: alt.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/nsw-aboriginal-languages-week-2026

If you’d like to keep learning with us all year, our members hear about it first: reconciliationnsw.org.au/become-a-member

16/10/2026

The rest of our donated laptops are now with the team at in Mount Druitt 💻

We dropped in on 7 October to hand them over. They’ll be used by staff and community members, and to help deliver the centre’s domestic and family violence workshops.

In their words: “We’re excited to see the positive impact they will have for Mob and the opportunities they will create for our community.”

Big thanks to Oneeva and Liz for having us, and to and for donating the laptops.

15/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Stories finalists ✏️ (part 2 of 2)

The rest of this year's writing finalists, still in alphabetical order by school. Missed part 1? It's just below this post.

Want to read them in full? Every piece is on the voting page via the LINK IN BIO, where you can also vote for your favourite.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

R.E.C.O.N.C.I.L.I.A.T.I.O.N by Charlotte K., Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Years 9 and 10
Reconciliation Week Poem by Aaney K., Riverbank Public School, Years 3 and 4
From Wounds To Wings by Maya V., Riverbank Public School, Years 5 and 6
Forever and Ever by Sanya J., Riverbank Public School, Years 3 and 4
The Land Knows The Way by Wynter A., Surveyors Creek Public School, Years 5 and 6
Too White Too Black by Savanah B., St Paul's College, Years 9 and 10

15/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Stories finalists ✏️ (part 1 of 2)

Poems, stories and more from students in Year 3 to Year 10, all exploring what it means to be ALL IN for reconciliation. Each slide shares the opening line of a finalist's piece, in alphabetical order by school, across two posts.

Want to read them in full? Every piece is on the voting page at src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote, where you can also vote for your favourite.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

A Choice, A Mistake, A Fix by Hanna M., Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Years 7 and 8
The Most Difficult Word by Indy M., Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Years 7 and 8
Echoes of Tomorrow by Anona J., Girraween High School, Years 7 and 8
The Connection Between Humans by Baden H., Jewells Primary School, Years 5 and 6
Words With Meaning by David B., Jewells Primary School, Years 5 and 6
What I Carry by Tobias A., Melonba High School, Years 9 and 10

15/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Visions finalists 🎨 (part 4 of 4)

Here's the last set of artwork finalists, in alphabetical order by school. Thank you to every student and teacher who put so much heart into their entries this year.

See all the finalists and cast your vote at src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote. Your vote counts once you've clicked the link in your confirmation email.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

Unity by Ariya D., Sackville Street Public School, Years 3 and 4
The Heart of Australia by Manaiya A., Sackville Street Public School, Years 5 and 6
Freedom Ride Moree by Mahla W., St Paul's Primary School, Years 3 and 4
Living on a Tree by Dexter K. and Lennox F., Surveyors Creek Public School, Years 3 and 4
For All by Talei E., Surveyors Creek Public School, Years 5 and 6
New Beginnings by Isabelle C., Tullimbar Public School, Years 3 and 4
‘All In’ on Darkinjung Country by the K-6 Collaboration, Umina Beach Public School, Years 5 and 6

15/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Visions finalists 🎨 (part 3 of 4)

Here's the next set of artwork finalists, in alphabetical order by school. Each piece has its own story, so take a closer look on the vote page where you can see them full size.

Vote at src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote, then confirm your vote from the email we send you.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

Tiddalik The Frog by Cooper D., Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Years 7 and 8
Night and Day by Flynn P., Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Years 9 and 10
Belonging Through Colour by Ruby P., Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Years 7 and 8
Perseverence by Angela L., Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, Years 7 and 8
Culture through art by Vriha J., Riverbank Public School, Years 5 and 6
Our Place in the Circle by Class 3/4L and Mrs LaVanda, Russell Vale Public School, Years 3 and 4
World Connections by Oliver G., Minmi Public School, Years 3 and 4

15/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Visions finalists 🎨 (part 2 of 4)

More of this year's artwork finalists, still in alphabetical order by school. Missed part 1? It's just below this post on our page.

See every finalist full size and vote at src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote. Remember to click the link in your confirmation email so your vote counts.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

The river brings life. It is me. by Mia B., East Hills Girls Technology High School, Years 7 and 8
Stronger together by Year 9 and Year 10 students, East Hills Girls Technology High School, Years 9 and 10
Together We Grow by the Year 5 and 6 Art Club, Glenroi Heights Public School, Years 5 and 6
Warruwi (Pathway) by Willow A., John Palmer Public School, Years 5 and 6
Reconciliation Art by Adelaide M., Manly West Public School, Years 5 and 6
Many Voices, One Journey by K-6 Medlow Students, Medlow Public School, Years 3 and 4
GurruGurru by Finley A., Melonba High School, Years 7 and 8

14/10/2026

Meet our Reconciliation Visions finalists 🎨 (part 1 of 4)

These artworks were created by students in Year 3 to Year 10, responding to this year's theme, ALL IN for Reconciliation: Belonging Today. Building Tomorrow. They're shown in alphabetical order by school, across four posts.

Swipe through, then head to src.reconciliationnsw.org.au/vote to see each one full size and cast your vote.

Voting closes 11:59pm Friday 23 October.

Painted stories by Cleo B., Blaxland High School, Years 9 and 10
Flowering Chant by Sascha P., Blaxland High School, Years 9 and 10
Passing Knowledge by Bridie C., Camden Haven High School, Years 7 and 8
Following Connections by Shelby S., Camden Haven High School, Years 9 and 10
Our Gathering Place by Shelby S., Camden Haven High School, Years 9 and 10
Our Country, Our Story by Violet M., Camden Haven High School, Years 9 and 10
Between Two Stories by Caiden G., Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Years 7 and 8

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