Annual Survival Day Ceremony

All Australians are invited to come along to the Benarrawa Community Development Association's local acknowledgement of Survival Day, January 26th, for a short ceremony at the waters of Benarrawa (Yuggera word for the lands and waterways of the Oxley Creek). On this day we honour the survival of the First Peoples of this Country, especially the people who lived, gathered, raised their families and cared for the waters and lands along the banks of the Brisbane River and Benarrawa.

When: Monday 26th January 2026

Time: 7:15am for a 7:30am start

Where: Gather at the bronze canoe, near Simpson’s Playground, end of Graceville Avenue,

Graceville

What to bring:

Clap sticks, a hat, water, sunscreen, a rug to sit on and/or folding chairs, native flowers to be cast into the bronze canoe and then creek as part of ceremony, your own keep cup/mug and possibly a named thermos of hot water for breakfast cuppa (we are expecting high numbers of participants), a small plate of food that’s easily shareable for the shared community breakfast after the ceremony if you plan to stay.

ALL WELCOME!

This is an activity of Benarrawa Community Development Association supported by the Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group.

Phone: 073379 9925

Email: paula@benarrawa.org.au

***In case of bad weather we will cancel this event, so please keep an eye out on updates via humantix and on facebook. If it is just light rain then we will proceed, just bring wet weather gear. **