Reconciliation News #52 Out Now!

This October edition of Reconciliation News is packed full of stories to inspire you as we continue working towards building a stronger, more reconciled Australia.

This edition is all about ‘getting on with the job’ of reconciliation; about showcasing and supporting First Nations self-determination for success.

Kirstie Parker reflects on the year since the referendum and urges us all to keep ‘cracking on’ in the fight for First Nations people’s rights, recognition and justice.

A culturally-connected ocean awareness and learn-to-surf program has partnered with the NRL to expand understanding and impact across both organisations.

Leigh Harris has always wanted to create a pathway to help First Nations youth get into digital industries. Designing Reconciliation Action Plans was the key to achieving this dream.

Read about how Victoria has taken the critical step toward healing and self-determination through the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman Katie Kiss speaks about her roles as the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission.

Ten organisations and groups based on Bunurong Country are working together to leverage the power of RAPs and increase their reconciliation impact for their communities.

In 2002, Kinchela Boys Home survivors went on a journey of reconnection and reclamation through truth-telling. Now, they’re sharing their stories. 

And last but definitely not least, read all about how First Nations filmmakers are reclaiming the lens to share their stories, cultures and perspectives with the world.

In all these stories, you will find examples of First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians creating opportunities to advance self-determination and build the movement for reconciliation and justice in Australia.

Reconciliation News magazine is published twice a year, in print and online.

To read past editions, go to the Reconciliation News page.

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Paul House with gum leaves and smoke
Paul Girrawah House

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

Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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