Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group

26/05/2026

Today, the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group gathered our community to honour National Sorry Day — a time to acknowledge the Stolen Generations and reflect on the ongoing healing, truth-telling, and reconciliation.

We were privileged to begin with a heartfelt Welcome and song in language, along with a powerful smoking ceremony led by Dr Neil Morris, creating a space for reflection, respect, and connection. The spirit of the day was beautifully carried by our next generation leaders, with speeches from representatives of our local secondary schools.

The commemoration also included laying of the wreath by St Mary’s Primary School students, a minute’s silence accompanied by Wilfred Stewart on Yidaki and a Flag Raising led by students from the Berry Street School. Followed by a moving performance by the Mulana Winyarr dancers from Notre Dame College.

National Sorry Day is grounded in the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, which documented the experiences of the Stolen Generations and set out 54 recommendations for justice, healing, and reform. The National Apology in 2008 was one important step arising from that report, but much of its work remains unfinished.

This Reconciliation Week, the theme of ‘ALL IN’ calls on all Australians to actively contribute to reconciliation through shared responsibility, action, and genuine partnerships.
For each of us to show up fully —to listen deeply, to learn, and to actively take part in the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
🖤💛❤️

We extend our sincere thanks to school representatives from:
Numurkah Secondary College
St Anne’s College
Sirius College
All Saints Anglican College
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Cobram Anglican Grammar
Shepparton Christian College
Notre Dame College
Berry Street School
St Mary’s Primary School

This event was supported by Greater Shepparton City Council.

26/05/2026

Sorry Day Commemoration 2026

22/05/2026

Nunga Screen is short film showcase that shares and celebrates First Nations culture, stories and language through film.

Nunga Screen offers an entertaining program of short films , showcasing the work of both emerging and established filmmakers. The screening goes for about 2hours.

Nunga Screen at Shepparton Library

Every Friday 2pm from 29 May to 3 July
Bookings preferred call 1300 374 765 or email [email protected]

Nunga Screen at Mooroopna Library

11am Tues 16 June
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nunga-screen-at-mooroopna-library-tickets

1pm Wed 15 July
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nunga-screen-at-mooroopna-library-tickets

28th May through to the start of July, libraries throughout the Goulburn Valley will be showing Nunga Screen. You can check the Goulburn Valley Library website for more session times at Cobram, Numurkah and Euroa. https://www.gvlibraries.com.au/events

Take this opportunity to celebrate First Nations culture, stories and language.


valley libraries

20/05/2026

Information sharing

🎉 Calling all deadly stallholders! 🎉

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Rumbalara NAIDOC Family Day 2026!

We’re looking for:
🖤 Aboriginal artists
💛 Handmade craft stalls
❤️ Clothing & merchandise vendors
🖤 Food vendors
💛 Community organisations
❤️ Local businesses

Come be part of a vibrant day celebrating culture, community and connection during NAIDOC Week.

📅 Thursday 9 July 2026
🕙 10:00AM – 2:00PM

⚠️ Stallholder positions are limited.
Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a stall placement.

📲 Scan the QR code to register your interest.
For more information contact Lana on 0429 143 254.

20/05/2026

Let's go ALL IN with a cultural walk through Shepparton 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

In the words of pastor Sir Doug Nicholls, "We want to walk with you. We don't wish to walk alone."

📆Friday 29 May meet at 9.50am ready to leave at 10.00am
📍Western Park, Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton
👣Guided walk by Michael Bourke. Roughly 2.7km walk on sealed footpaths
👣Finishing at the William Cooper statue approx 11.15am.
☕️Followed by morning tea hosted by the Shepparton Library on Marungi St.

👉Please register your attendance as numbers are limited
https://events.humanitix.com/lotjpa-yahna-yapenyeyepuk

The Reconciliation Collective (Goulburn Murray Region) is proud to offer this activity to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026.

16/05/2026

What matters to you? 🤔 Share your voice for the region in this 5 minute survey.
This survey is designed to collect voices of Shepparton electorate for the upcoming November state elections 2026 🗳️

Responses continue to roll in from our community survey. Thank you! As we continue with this phase of listening to our community, we'll share some quotes from the surveys to see how they resonate. Let us know what you think. There's still time for you to have your input: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee_AulqruM-7kmxDVA2vMdm3bBfDD2Y71-DQYgrqQmgxj0Iw/viewform

15/05/2026

🖤 Malnuda Burra Yina launch

🍐Monday 18 May 11:00am
🍎Community Room 120 (near Sista Cafe)
🍊La Trobe Uni, Shepparton

Neville Atkinson will be talking about this important project. It's part of truth-telling - recognising the important role of Yorta Yorta people in the fruit picking industry in this region.

04/05/2026

National Walk for Truth through Yorta Yorta Country - Mooroopna / Shepparton👣

Travis says that truth-telling is about healing. First Nations people have long called for a process of truth-telling about our history, to acknowledge and address injustices and move forward together. When we face the truth with open hearts, we can build a better future together for us all.

A country cannot build fairness, respect or unity on top of selective truth. The truth is the truth and it sits there whether we acknowledge it or not.

Yorta Yorta community and allies joined Travis as he walked from Mooroopna to Shepparton and to Munarra holding various community conversations. To add our feet to the growing swell of footsteps pounding out a call for national healing. To walk side by side for a better future for us all.

Travis is also asking us to sign an open letter to the Prime Minister https://www.walkfortruth.com/pledge

Together we can make a difference, so let’s do it!

📷 Photos from Kate Auty, Jim Billings and Dierdre Robertson. Last three photos from the Walk for Truth gathering at Parliament House where the current walk began, Aunty Rieo Ellis speaking at the Stolen Generations memorial at Atherton Gardens, and safe passage ceremony at Dights Falls.

Travis Lovett is a proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, Boandik man and Traditional Owner who served as Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Australia’s first formal truth-telling inquiry. Travis’ commitment to Truth and its importance for us as a nation was demonstrated in his 513km walk from Portland to the steps of Parliament House in Naarm; in the listening and the many conversations along his journey.

On Sunday April 19, Travis took more steps - this time on his National Walk for Truth from Parliament House in Spring St Melbourne to Parliament House in Canberra by end of May. Walking for truth and for healing for the whole country.

15/02/2026

On Friday February 13, the Greater Shepparton community acknowledged the 18th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations .

Each year, the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group run an Apology Breakfast to show support and to commemorate and reflect on the day’s meaning.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend this important event.

12/02/2026

Shepparton Apology Breakfast 2026