Make reconciliation more than a word

Get on board and help celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2021 (May 27 to June 3).

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.

National Reconciliation Week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities.

In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week.

In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation.

In the same year, about 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of National Reconciliation Week and subsequently across bridges in cities and towns to show their support for reconciliation.

Today, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide.

Children can easily take part in recognising and celebrating the week with a colouring-in activity.

The theme graphics are drawn from the artwork - Action by Jessica Johnson, this artwork was commissioned by Reconciliation Australia for the 2021 theme.

The artwork reflects our connection and mutual obligation to one another, community and country.

Through commonality and difference, we have the ability to come together and achieve real change, says Jessica.

Jessica is a descendent of the Warumungu/Wombaya people north of Tennant Creek and an established designer, artist and owner of Nungala Creative.

Her artwork is used in this year’s National Reconciliation Week poster.

Click here to print off Jessica's artwork to colour in.