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Become a voice for reconciliation. 1000 Voices for Reconciliation – A Yarning in Song is a joint project of The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service (www.ozyyouthchoir.org.au) & Making Peas/ce (https://makingpeasce.com). This powerful initiative honours stories of service, survival, and strength in the transformative power of storytelling through music, floral tributes and pilgrimage.

This landmark event will be attended by the Governor General of Australia and bring together voices from across the nation, including The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service, community choirs, leaders, local elders and schools across Canberra, NSW, the Northern Territory and around the country, to share stories through song.

At its heart will be The Anthem of the Desert Pea, a deeply moving song that reflects resilience, remembrance, and the shared journey toward reconciliation. The event itself aims to honour the past, give voice to the present, and sing forward a more united future. 1000 Voices will be filmed and recorded for the music video and a single to be released later in the year.

"Yarning in song allows us to listen, learn, and heal together” - Uncle Raymond Finn, Whangangurra Desert Pea lands

"Through music, we honour the past, embrace the present, and sing for a future built on understanding and respect.” - Pelterre Chris Tomlins Arrernte

Helping with costs

This event is also seeking to raise funds to help cover essential event costs including:

Sound, staging and lighting
Printing and promotional materials
High-quality recording and video production
Some Travel and accommodation for remote and regional choir members
Educational and community resources for future use.

Every contribution, large or small, will help bring this significant moment to life and ensure the stories and songs of healing are heard across generations. Make a donation on this page or use the link to donate to our GoFundMe Campaign

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