NAIDOC Week And National Reconciliation Week Events 2025
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Treasury's FOI release contains event invitations for National Reconciliation Week 2025, including three internal staff activities. The Canberra office hosted a bake sale and morning tea on 28 May 2025 to raise funds for Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, with similar morning tea events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth offices. Treasury also organised a guided tour at the Museum of Australian Democracy on 30 May 2025 showcasing First Nations contributions to Australian democracy, featuring stories of figures including Neville Bonner and Charlie Perkins. A keynote address by Selwyn Button was scheduled for 3 June 2025. The documents represent standard internal event communications rather than policy analysis or fiscal advice.
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Fully redacted pages have been removed from the Document Set FOI 4175 Document 1 MAY 28 # National Reconciliation Week 2025: Bake sale and morning tea When Wednesday, 28 May 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ☐ ☐ Add to my calendar Where 1 Langton Crescent, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia  Category What's happening ## About this event Come along to a bake sale or morning tea in your location hosted by the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee. These events are part of a range of activities in Treasury to mark National Reconciliation Week. ## Canberra In Canberra the RAP Committee are raising funds for the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services. Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS) is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service. It is operated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the ACT. Date: Wednesday, 28 May Time: 11am – 12pm (AEST) Location: The Hub, Canberra Office There will be sweet and savory options available for purchase by cash or card. ## Sydney, Melbourne and Perth In the Sydney, Melbourne and Perth offices the RAP Committee are hosting morning teas, join the events in your location. ## Sydney and Melbourne Date: Wednesday, 28 May Time: 11 am – 12 pm (AEST) Location: Kitchen area ## Perth Date: Thursday, 29 May Time: 11 am – 12 pm (AWST) Location: Kitchen area MAY 30 FOI 4175 Document 2 # National Reconciliation Week 2025: First Nations Experiences of Democracy Tour When Friday, 30 May 2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ☺ ☺ Add to my calendar Where Museum of Australian Democracy, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia  Category What's happening # About this event Join a First Nations Experiences of Democracy Tour. Treasury has booked this tour as one of a range of events to mark National Reconciliation Week. This guided tour at the Museum of Australian Democracy tells the stories of First Nations Australians who have created change, including: - The journey of Wiradjuri elders who travelled 150 km to attend the opening of Old Parliament House. - The achievements of Neville Bonner, the first Aboriginal Australian elected to Parliament. - The contributions of other notable figures such as Wenten Rubuntja, Charlie Perkins, and Faith Bandler. All staff are welcome to attend and participate. Space on the tour is limited, please RSVP by COB Tuesday 27 May to 22 ☺@treasury.gov.au. FOI 4175 Document 3 JUN 3 National Reconciliation Week 2025: Keynote address When Tuesday, 3 June 2025 10:30 am – 11:30 am (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ☐ ☐ Add to my calendar Where MS Teams Link Join event Category Speakers About this event Overview Treasury welcomes Selwyn Button to deliver an address marking National Reconciliation Week. Selwyn is a Gungarri Man from Southwest Queensland and an experienced leader of health, education and governance organisations across the public, private, not-for-profit and community-controlled sectors. Selwyn is a full time Commissioner at the Productivity Commission and co-leads the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stream of work. National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for us all to learn about the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It's also a chance to explore how you can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year's theme is *Bridging Now to Next*. ## Event details Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am Location: MS Teams ## Dial in details Join event ## Meet the speaker Selwyn Button was appointed by the Productivity Commission as a full time Commissioner in June 2024. Selwyn is Gungarri man from Southwest Queensland and an experienced leader of health, education and governance organisations across the public, private, not-for-profit and community-controlled sectors. Prior to joining the Commission, Selwyn was partner of PwC Indigenous Consulting (PIC), where he worked with a range of organisations to realise the commercial and community potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business, projects and initiatives. Previously, Selwyn has been the national Registrar of the Office of the Registrar for Indigenous Corporations, the Assistant Director-General for Indigenous Education in Queensland, Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, and Chair of the Lowitja Institute. Selwyn has led major policy, service delivery, governance and legislative reforms in his various leadership roles. He has also made significant contributions through his service as a board member of numerous sporting, arts, culture, health and early childhood education and care organisations. A former primary school teacher and Queensland police officer, Selwyn holds a Bachelor of Teaching, a Master of Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. He was a Wolfensohn Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and is an active member of the Harvard Club of Australia. Selwyn co-leads the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stream of work at the Productivity Commission and is currently working on the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review inquiry. See all events FOI 4175 Document 4 MAY 29 # TSY Event: National Reconciliation Week 2025 When Thursday, 29 May 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ☐ ☐ Add to my calendar Where Newlands Street Courtyard and MS Teams  Link Join event Category Events ## About this event ## Overview Join Damien White, Treasury Indigenous Champion to mark National Reconciliation Week. This is the central event among a range of activities at Treasury to mark the week and includes: - Welcome to Country – Aunty Violet Sheridan, Ngunnawal elder - Smoking Ceremony – Richie Allan, Ngunnawal Traditional Custodian National Reconciliation Week is held from 27 May to 3 June. This year's theme *Bridging Now to Next*, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It calls on all Australians to step forward together, to learn from the past and to build a more united and respectful nation. You can find more information about other Treasury events marking National Reconciliation Week on TERI. ## Event details Date: Thursday 29 May 2025 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Newlands Street Courtyard Please note this event includes a smoking ceremony. If you have respiratory issues, please consider attending virtually via MS Teams. ## Dial in details [Join event](Join event) WEEKLY UPDATE FOI 4175 Document 5 # Weekly update – 30 May 2025 Kennedy, Steven PM&C Published 30/05/2025 · 3 min read s 22 # National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week began this week with the theme *Bridging Now to Next*.