Supporting Reconciliation In Australia

National Reconciliation Week 2025

Aintree Group acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which our office stands.

We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how we can each contribute to reconciliation.

This year’s theme, ‘Bridging Now to Next’ invites us to take meaningful action for a better future. In a time of uncertainty, it’s a call to walk forward together, guided by the lessons of the past.

We encourage our community to take part in NRW 2025 by promoting understanding, respect and unity.

Educate yourself.

Here are some resources to read to get a better understanding of Reconciliation in Australia:

Get involved.

Don’t know how to get involved? Check out these ideas below:

Sign up for the Reconciliation Victoria monthly enews or become a member here.
Create your own Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). RAPs assist businesses to embed the principles and purpose of reconciliation and they are based around the core pillars of relationships, respect and opportunities. RAPs provide tangible and substantive benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, increasing economic equity and supporting First Nations self-determination.
Check out the National Reconciliation Week Events Calendar and show your support!
Visit local Aboriginal sites of significance to honour their history and meaning.
Support First Nations-led organisations by donating (see more detail below).
Advocate for justice by supporting campaigns like #RaiseTheAge, #FamilyMatters, and CloseTheGap (see more details below).
Sing this year’s chosen song, Solid Rock by Shane Howard in your local choir or school.

Ideas sourced from Reconciliation Australia.

Donate or support First Nations led-campaigns and organisations.

Campaigns

Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign

Australia’s peak Indigenous and non-Indigenous health bodies, NGOs and human rights organisations are working together to achieve equality in health and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Close the Gap Campaign aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

The campaign is built on evidence that shows significant improvements in the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be achieved by 2030.

Source: Reconciliation Australia

Change the Record: Smarter Justice, Safer Communities

In the past 10 years we have seen a 88% increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ending up in prison.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially women and children, are experiencing increasing amounts of violence. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family violence.

Reconciliation Australia is a member of the National Justice Coalition. Together, we can find a way to change the record.

Donate here

Source: Reconciliation Australia

Family Matters: Strong Communities, Strong Culture, Stronger Children

Family Matters aims to eliminate the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 2040.

They are led by SNAICC: National Voice for our Children. They are supported by a Strategic Alliance of over 150 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous organisations, including:

Reconciliation Australia.
Many leading academics and prominent educational institutions.

Donate here

Source: Reconciliation Australia

Racism. It stops with me.

Racism. It Stops With Me is a national campaign to help people and organisations learn about racism and take action to create change.

The campaign, which was relaunched in July 2022, focuses on the role of racism in shaping society, the way we see ourselves and how we interact with one another.

No matter how challenging the conversation, we need to talk about racism and the causes of inequality.

Source: Reconciliation Australia

Organisations

Find services, cooperatives, networks and gathering places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on Relationships Victoria’s website.

You can also check out some First Nations charities that you can support this National Reconciliation Week here.

We’d love your input! If you have any suggestions or resources that we can add to this page, please let us know via our social media channels. Together, we can achieve reconciliation in Australia and work towards a better future for all.