National Reconciliation Week 2024: Now More Than Ever | Sarina Russo

National Reconciliation Week 2024: Now More Than Ever

By Sarina Russo Editorial Team
Now More Than Ever graphics (chevron symbolising progress towards reconciliation)

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a significant event in Australia, held annually from 27 May to 3 June. NRW encourages all Australians to explore how we can each contribute to advancing reconciliation in our country. This week is a time for everyone to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. This year’s theme, Now More Than Ever, emphasises the ongoing need for justice and rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Now more than ever, the work continues: in treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.  Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.

About the artwork

The 2024 NRW artwork by Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie Douglas features a chevron symbolising progress towards reconciliation and encourages connection and understanding.

Sarina Russo Group’s Commitment

Sarina Russo Group supports a diverse workforce where non-Indigenous and First Nations people can access quality education, training, and employment programs, benefitting the entire community.

Click here to read the Sarina Russo Group Reconciliation Action Plan.

National Reconciliation Week encourages all Australians to reflect, acknowledge, and commit to a future of unity and respect. Let us come together to make reconciliation a reality, now more than ever.

Source:

Reconciliation Australian (www.reconciliation.org.au)

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