We’re ‘All In’ for National Reconciliation Week
Published on 07 May 2026
Are you all in?
Later this month from Wednesday 27 May until Wednesday 3 June, you’re invited to learn what that means at five fantastic Reconciliation Week events.
This is all in celebration of National Reconciliation Week, with an official theme of ‘All In’.
Here at the Shire, we’re proudly funding five free events.
“As part of our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan” explains Acting Mayor Councillor Paul Pingiaro, “these events give us all a chance to pause, learn, reflect and take action. I hope to see many of you at one of these upcoming events.”
What’s on for National Reconciliation Week
Below you’ll find the upcoming free events scheduled for National Reconciliation Week on the Peninsula. To find out more, please visit our website: mornpen.vic.gov.au/first-nations-events
Reconciliation Week Author Talk (with Aunty Fay & Dr Margeurita Stephens)
- Where: Mornington Library
- When: Wednesday 27 May, 1pm
Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony & Cultural Awareness Session (delivered by Traditional Owners, Josh and Jillian West)
- Where: Safety Beach Sailing club
- Time: Welcome & Smoking at 5:30pm, Cultural Awareness Session runs 6:15-8:15pm
First Nations Storytime (with guest Aunty Fay Muir)
- When: Thursday 28 May, 11am
Reconciliation Families and Allies Day
- Where: Willum Warrain Gathering Place, Hastings
- When: Saturday 30 May, 11am – 1pm
First Peoples’ Assembly: Treaty Information Session
- Where: Safety Beach Sailing club
- When: Tuesday 2 June, 5:30pm
The Shire’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and we acknowledge and pay respect to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters.
We developed our Reconciliation Action Plan in partnership with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, our internal Reconciliation Working Group, local Gathering Place and Traditional Owners.
To learn more, please visit our website:mornpen.vic.gov.au/reconciliation