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SUMMARY:Bundjil Nest Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Friday 27 February – Saturday 28 February 2026 (all day; attend one or both days)\nLocation: Civic Reserve and Balnarring Preschool\, Civic Court\, Balnarring VIC 3926\nCost: Ticketed – see booking link\nCapacity: Until tickets sell out \nNillumbik Reconciliation Group members may be interested in attending the Bundjil Nest Conference 2026\, a two-day outdoor gathering dedicated to reconciliation in action — a time to connect\, celebrate\, listen and learn. The conference is hosted by the Bundjil Nest Project\, a collaboration of educators and learning communities that began in 2014 at Balnarring Preschool and local schools\, grounded in a shared commitment to respectfully embedding First Peoples perspectives in education. \nOver more than a decade\, the Bundjil Nest Project has grown from educators recognising their responsibility to learn and engage more deeply with First Nations knowledge\, to a sustained\, community-led effort involving professional learning\, cultural workshops\, and ongoing partnerships with First Nations educators\, artists\, and Elders. This work reflects an understanding that First Peoples histories and ways of knowing are central to Australia’s shared story\, and that reconciliation requires ongoing learning\, listening\, and relationship-building. \nThe conference brings together First Nations leaders\, educators\, and cultural practitioners for keynote presentations\, workshops\, storytelling\, and performances. Presenters include Travis Lovett (Executive Director\, Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue)\, Jaeden Williams-Briggs (Biik Bundjil)\, Professor Kerry Arabena\, Professor Gary Thomas\, and Lionel Lauch (Living Culture)\, alongside workshops in cultural arts\, storytelling\, dance\, truth-telling\, and connection to Country. Some sessions are practical and creative\, while others provide space for deep listening and reflection. \nThis conference is especially relevant for educators and those working across early learning\, schools\, and community education\, but is open to all who wish to engage meaningfully with First Nations knowledge\, culture\, and perspectives. It offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen understanding\, support truth-telling\, and build relationships grounded in respect and cultural authority. \nSeveral of us from NRG will be attending on Friday. If you are interested in attending as part of our group\, please get in touch with NRG. To book independently\, please use the official conference booking link below.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/bundjil-nest-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Civic Reserve and Balnarring Preschool\, 2 Civic Court\, Balnarring\, Victoria\, 3926\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Talks,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bundjil Nest Project":MAILTO:balnarring.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Visit: Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Aunty Jo Russell introduced us to bush tucker on her last visit to Nillumbik — and now she’s inviting us to her garden so she can show us around and talk about the plants. \nA proud Wiradyuri woman\, respected Elder and Hume Enviro Champion\, Aunty Jo is tireless in fostering community connection and cultural learning through the Westmeadows indigenous and Community Gardens. Over the past six years\, she has transformed the space into a hub for reconciliation and sustainability through the creation of a bush tucker garden\, a yarning circle and strong ties between residents\, schools and local groups. She regularly leads bush food and fibre walks\, encouraging others to learn about country with compassion and curiosity. \nWe’ll have lunch together. Please bring a plate to share. \nSunday 12 April\, 11am–2pm Toora Drive\, Westmeadows. \nRSVP below to join us. We can organise a carpool from Eltham or Hurstbridge.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/visit-westmeadows-indigenous-community-garden/
LOCATION:Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden\, Toora Drive\, Westmeadows\, Victoria\, 3049\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Reconciliation Group":MAILTO:info@nrg.org.au
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SUMMARY:National Walk for Truth
DESCRIPTION:Travis Lovett — former Commissioner of Victoria’s Yoorrook Justice Commission and now leading the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue — is walking 800 kilometres from Victorian Parliament to Canberra\, calling on the Federal Government to commit to a national truth-telling process. He arrives in time for Reconciliation Week. \nWe’re hoping to join one or both of the walks on the first day\, Sunday 19 April\, and would love your company. \nThere are two ways to be involved: \n\nRegister on the official Walk for Truth website to secure your walk place\nUse the RSVP here below to let us know you’re coming so we can coordinate as an NRG group — we’ll sort public transport together\n\nMorning walk — Parliament to Dights Falls Park\n\nThe morning walk covers approximately 5km through parkland and Fitzroy\, finishing at Dights Falls Park. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle inclines — easy to moderate difficulty\, around 2–3 hours with stops at significant sites. The day begins with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country on the steps of Parliament at 9:00am\, with the walk starting at 9:30am. Public transport recommended — parking is limited in the CBD. \n\n\nAfternoon walk — Dights Falls Park to Victoria Park\nThe afternoon leg is a shorter\, easier walk — approximately 0.7km along suburban footpaths\, taking around 30 minutes at a steady pace. It begins at Dights Falls Park at 1:30pm\, with a community gathering beforehand from 1:00pm. The walk finishes at Victoria Park in Collingwood at around 2:30pm\, where a second community event will follow for the rest of the afternoon. Toilets and parking are available at both ends. \nView all other walk days on the official website: www.walkfortruth.com
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/national-walk-for-truth/
LOCATION:Parliament of Victoria\, Spring Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,Public Events
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