National Reconciliation Week 2023

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023 is ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, extending an invitation to us all to consider how we can be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways with our families, friends, communities and networks.

In 2023, Australia faces a once in a lifetime opportunity to take a significant step forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice in the referendum on a First Nation’s Voice to Parliament. As we reflect on how we can ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ this National Reconciliation Week we invite you to explore steps we can take together towards justice and healing for the flourishing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

	Listen to the voices of our Aboriginal Christian Leaders We are committed to deeply listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and walking together for justice, healing and flourishing for all. Hear our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders speaking about the importance of the upcoming referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
	Take Action for Voice & Justice in 2023 Sign Common Grace’s Voice & Justice pledge and find out how you can take action in your communities and networks through hosting community events and facilitating table talk conversations.
	Please join us in prayer at this significant moment for our country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice. As Senior Aboriginal Christian Leader, Aunty Jean Phillips, encourages us, "first of all we need to be coming together, we need to give it a lot of time and prayer, and ask God to give us wisdom and guidance.” Join us in prayer this National Reconciliation Week, led by Kanolu and Lardil man Joshua Lane Explore further prayer resources for Voice & Justice here.
	Donate to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice Your donation helps empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders to lead our movement and equip followers of Jesus to listen deeply, advocate for truth-telling and justice for flourishing for all. Click here to donate.

Church and School Resources

Common Grace also has a range of resources developed by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders to help church and school communities engage in thinking deeply about reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice. In 2023, we have a range of wonderful resources available such as creative activities, prayers, messages from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders, an Acknowledgement of Country recorded by Gomeroi woman Bianca Manning, songs and more.

Sign up here to access these National Reconciliation Week resources

What is National Reconciliation Week?

National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is an annual celebration that builds upon the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples of all cultures in these lands now called Australia. During National Reconciliation Week all Australians are invited to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, to share that knowledge and help us grow as a nation. National Reconciliation Week sits alongside other significant dates such as Aboriginal Sunday the Sunday before January 26, January 26 a day of mourning, invasion, and survival, and NAIDOC Week a week of celebrating the world’s oldest living continuing cultures from the first to the second Sunday of July.

You can find out more about the history of National Reconciliation Week here. 

Explore our previous National Reconciliation Week campaigns below. 

• 2022 'Reconciliation as Love in Action' 
• 2021 'Treaty and Truth Telling for Healing Country'
• 2020 'Reconciliation as Walking Together'
• 2019 'Reconciliation as Truth and Action'
• 2018 'Reconciliation as Friendship'
• 2017 'Learning More Together'