Launceston on Kanamaluka / River Tamar – National Reconciliation Week Breakfast 2026

About the Event

Truth. Reckoning. Change. And the voices to take us there.

This year's National Reconciliation Week breakfast in Launceston on Kanamaluka/River Tasmania features two special guest speakers:

Graeme Gardner - a Palawa man whose cultural roots and sense of belonging are deeply connected to Truwana/Cape Barren Island and the Furneaux Islands. He is a leader across the Tasmanian business, governance, energy and sporting sectors, bringing his background, his culture and his perspective to every table he sits at.
Tom Teniswood - brings a powerful and complementary perspective. In 2019, Tom and Jane Teniswood made history by gifting half of their 220-hectare East Coast property to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania, the first private land return in Tasmania. Driven by a commitment to protecting the land for future generations and a belief that returning sacred country would bring communities together, the Teniswoods chose not just to talk about reconciliation, but to act.

Together, Graeme and Tom will speak to and respond to each other around the theme of: "Truth. Reckoning. Change. Reconciliation in Tasmania: A new understanding and approach."

We are also proud and excited to have DENNI performing again this year at our breakfast.

The NRW Breakfasts are not a morning of ticking boxes or comfortable platitudes. This event provides an opportunity for organisations and individuals to really listen and learn, to sit with difficult truths and to be part of a critical conversation about what reconciliation needs to become in Tasmania.

We encourage businesses, government agencies and community organisations to book a table and bring your team. Be part of this important conversation to shape a new understanding and approach to Reconciliation in Tasmania.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am

Guests are asked to arrive by 6:45am to ensure the program commences promptly.

Location
Tailrace Centre
1 Waterfront Drive
Riverside TAS

Program Overview

6:45am – Guest arrival and seating
7:00am – Welcome and formal program begins
7:15am – Speaker presentations

8:00am – Breakfast Service
8:15am – Performance and special address
8:45am – Closing remarks
9:00am – Event concludes

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased individually or as full tables.

Individual Ticket – includes breakfast and access to the full program.

Table of 10 – ideal for organisations wishing to host staff, colleagues or guests during National Reconciliation Week.

Hosting a table is a meaningful way for organisations to bring teams together to engage in reflection, learning and discussion while demonstrating a commitment to reconciliation in Tasmania.

Accessibility

The Tailrace Centre is an accessible venue.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please include this information when booking your ticket or contact the event organiser.

Arrival & Parking Information

The event will take place at the Tailrace Centre, with guest arrival from 6:45am for a 7:00am prompt start. We encourage guests to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating before the program begins.

Free parking is available at and around the venue. The main Tailrace Centre car park is accessible via Waterfront Drive, with additional parking available nearby along the riverfront and within Tailrace Park.

Please follow directional signage on arrival and allow extra time for parking, particularly during peak morning traffic.

Where possible, we also encourage guests to carpool or travel together to help reduce congestion at the venue.

Table allocations will be displayed on arrival screens inside the venue.

Table Allocations

Table numbers will be displayed on arrival signage inside the venue.

Please ensure the name used when booking matches the person responsible for the table booking, as this will assist with seating allocations on the day.

Dietary Requirements

Please advise any dietary requirements when booking your ticket so these can be accommodated by the catering team.

Dietary information will also be displayed on table menus during the event.

Event Photography

Please note that photography and videography will take place during this event.

Images and footage captured may be used by Reconciliation Tasmania for promotional, reporting and communication purposes, including on our website, social media and future event materials.

Event photos will be available 24 hours following the event via our online gallery:
https://reconciliationtasmania.mypixieset.com/
Your PIN to access the gallery will be included in your confirmation email.

If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a member of the event team on arrival so we can make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Stay & Connect Experience

As part of the National Reconciliation Week program, attendees are invited to extend their experience by joining a Cataract Gorge Cultural Walk with Aboriginal cultural practitioner Djuker Willis Hart.

This Aboriginal-led experience offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with Country, culture and community, while learning about traditional knowledge, native flora and fauna, and Aboriginal connections to place.

📍 Cataract Gorge
11:00am start | Approx. 2 hours

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/cataract-gorge-cultural-walk-djuker-willis-hart/tickets

Accommodation Offer

For guests travelling to attend the Launceston National Reconciliation Week Breakfast, a discounted accommodation option is available at Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston.

Peppers Silo Hotel has kindly provided 15% off their Daily Rate for event attendees and guests during the relevant period.

To access this offer, please use the promotional code below when booking directly with the hotel.

Promotional Code: RACTAS0626

Bookings can be made by contacting the hotel directly:

Phone: 03 6700 0600

Event Organiser

Reconciliation Tasmania

Reconciliation Tasmania works alongside Tasmanian Aboriginal people to advance truth, justice and a better future through education, advocacy and community-led reconciliation initiatives. Our work is guided by our values of Respect, Courage and Commitment, and our vision for a new relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Tasmania, where all can thrive.

Contact the host of National Reconciliation Week 2026 Breakfast – Launceston on Kanamaluka/River Tamar