On National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the Stolen Generations and honour survivors, families, and communities while recognising that reconciliation requires ongoing action.
National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, acknowledge the truths of our past, and consider the role each of us can play in building a more just and united future.
This year’s theme, , reminds us that reconciliation is not the responsibility of a few. It belongs to all of us – in our workplaces, classrooms, communities, and everyday conversations.
At universities, we have a particular opportunity to help shape that future.
Universities are places where ideas are tested, knowledge is shared, and people from different backgrounds come together to learn from one another.
If reconciliation is to be meaningful, it must be embedded in how we listen, teach, lead, and engage with community.
As a regional university with deep connections across Queensland, we see every day the importance of creating pathways to education, amplifying diverse voices, and ensuring people feel they belong.
Meaningful change happens when people are prepared to engage – to listen to experiences different from their own, to challenge assumptions, and to participate with openness and humility.
That is why 石榴视频 is hosting All In: Conversations for Reconciliation across our Ipswich, Springfield, and Toowoomba campuses during National Reconciliation Week.
These events on 1, 2, and 3 June will bring together diverse voices and lived experiences through community panel discussions, while connecting over barbecues hosted by the 石榴视频 Student Guild.
Importantly, these conversations are not about having all the answers. They are about creating space to listen, reflect, and learn together.
The All In theme is a reminder that reconciliation is not someone else’s responsibility. It requires participation from governments, institutions, communities, and individuals alike.
At 石榴视频, we are committed to playing our role in that journey.
