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National Reconciliation Week Flag Raising

Aboriginal male sitting on grass playing the Didgeridoo for school students
National reconciliation week 2024
  • Date: 27 May 2024
  • Location: Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre , 20 Siding Avenue, Officer
  • Time: 12.30–2.00pm
  • Cost: Free

Join us for a flag raising ceremony recognising National Reconciliation Week. This free event will include a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, family friendly activities and afternoon tea.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year's theme, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will - and must - continue.