National Reconciliation Week Breakfast 2025 Nipaluna/Hobart

Nipaluna/Hobart

Each year, Reconciliation Tasmania (RT) hosts events during National Reconciliation Week to offer connection, inspiration, and motivation for action and change. With an emphasis on truth telling, these events are an opportunity to hear from state and national leaders to explore how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Tasmania. 

2025's NRW theme of Bridging Now to Next reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together. Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

We are pleased to announce Keynote Speaker, Jim Everett-Puralia Meenamatta, Pakana writer, film maker, and political activist for Law in Country.

Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta was born at Flinders Island, lutrawita/Tasmania in 1942.  He is from the clan plangermairreenner of the Ben Lomond people, a clan of the Cape Portland nation in North-east Tasmania.  Jim left primary school at 14 years to start work.  His working life includes 15 years at sea as a fisherman and merchant seaman, Australian Regular Army for 3 years, and over 50 years formal involvement in the Aboriginal Struggle.  He has a long history in the public service in Aboriginal Affairs, and has traveled Australia, and overseas visiting many remote Aboriginal communities.  Jim began writing poetry at an early age.  He wrote his first play, We Are Survivors, in 1984, produced, directed, and acted in it.  His written works now include plays, political and academic papers and short stories. Jim has produced and been associate producer in many documentary films.  He is published in many major anthologies. Jim lives on truwana/Cape Barren Island writing and maintaining involvement in cultural arts nationally.

The event runs from 7am to 9am. Please arrive by 6.45AM to allow for a prompt start.  

Reconciliation Tasmania NRW Breakfast is our largest yearly event. This year we are also holding events in Pataway/Burnie on May 27th, and Launceston May 28th.

We would like to thank our current sponsors for their support: Hydro Tasmania, Baptcare, WMM Law, Hobart Airport, Timberlands Pacific, Wellways, Libraries Tasmania, Catholic Care Tasmania, Discovery Early Learning Centre, Snap Print Solutions, Palliative Care Tasmania, and Tasmanian Walking Company, Key Assets, and ERA Planning & Environment.

Sponsorship Opportunities are still available, please contact cassie@rectas.com.au for more information.