Discussion on Changes to the Family Law Act
Exploration of the changes to the definition of family and best interests of the child for First Nations people
Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a whole range of activities and events during National Reconciliation Week (NRW).
Check out the events below and see how you can mark NRW at an event near you.
The dates for NRW are the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.
Please note: the events posted below are not the responsibility of Reconciliation Australia. If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.
Exploration of the changes to the definition of family and best interests of the child for First Nations people
AASW presents a live webinar featuring board directors as they discuss Reconciliation Week and where to after the Voice.
Celebrate NRW by streaming the NSW Virtual Breakfast and hosting your own local event concurrently.
What role do people in PR and communications play in reconciliation, and what does this look like in reality?
This PalliWELLBEING Education Webinar brings together experts who will share their knowledge and insights about Yarning Circles and Palliative care.
Informative exploration of engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers with two indigenous business leaders
First Nations Art & Copyright webinar, presented by the Australian Copyright Council, Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 1-2pm AEST.
Insights on Social Procurement, Indigenous collaboration, and Indigenous Joint Ventures case studies.
Unlocking the power of Indigenous co-design and intervention: Transformative outcomes through authentic collaboration.
This year's theme for National Reconciliation Week is "Now more than ever", a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will - and must - continue. This interactive webinar will bring together First Nations speakers from across Queensland to […]
A panel discussion with First Nations leaders, educators and allies to discuss truth-telling and why it is essential to reconciliation.
Interactive online session to deepen your understanding of ethical and responsible research practices within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.
Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.
Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.
Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.
Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.
Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer
Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.
