Nipaluna / Hobart – National Reconciliation Week Breakfast 2026

About the Event

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

This year for National Reconciliation Week in Tasmania, it's time for a reckoning. At our NRW Breakfast in Nipaluna/Hobart will hear from Tasmanian Aboriginal leaders and non-Aboriginal Tasmanians about their views on the language, meaning and purpose of reconciliation. They will share stories of truth and challenge, action and hope that speak to the question: what does reconciliation mean for Tasmania, today and into the future?

Panel Co-Chairs:

Sinsa Mansell - a Pakana woman, artist and cultural advocate working across the arts and cultural sector, with a longstanding commitment to truth-telling and Palawa self-determination
Ryk Goddard, 936 ABC Hobart breakfast radio host,

Our Panellists will bring extraordinary voices and perspectives to discuss: "Truth. Reckoning. Change. Reconciliation in Tasmania: A New Understanding and Approach”.

Rodney Gibbins - Active campaigner for Palawa self-determination and recognition since the 1970s, served for over 30 years in state and commonwealth governments as a senior Aboriginal program and policy officer
Alison Overeem - Proud Palawa woman, nationally respected Aboriginal leader in creating culturally safe spaces and driving systemic reform grounded in culture, community and integrity
Cody Gangell-Smith - Palawa truth-teller and cultural practitioner, and justice advocate for First Peoples and the environment
Prof Tim McCormack - Professor of International Law at the University of Tasmania and assistant to Kate Warner AC on the Pathway to Truth-Telling and Treaty project

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

This is not a morning of ticking boxes or comfortable platitudes. It is 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 27 May 2026
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am

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

Location
MyState Bank Arena
601 Brooker Highway
Glenorchy TAS

Program Overview

6:45am – Guest arrival and seating
7:00am – Welcome and formal program begins
7:15am – Speaker presentations commence
7:50am – Breakfast Service
8:20am – Performance
8:45am – Closing remarks
9:00am – Event concludes

Please note: program timings may vary

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 during National Reconciliation Week, while demonstrating a commitment to reconciliation in Tasmania.

Accessibility

MyState Bank Arena is a fully accessible venue.

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

Parking & Arrival

Free parking is available at MyState Bank Arena.

Due to the size of the event, guests are encouraged to allow additional time for arrival and parking.

To help avoid traffic congestion and delays, guests are encouraged to enter the venue via Goodwood Road where possible and follow directional signage and parking attendants on arrival. Access to Venue map

Doors will open from 6:45am, with guests asked to be seated prior to the 7:00am program start.

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

Table Allocations

Table numbers will be displayed on arrival screens and 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 made available 24 hours following the event via our online gallery:
https://reconciliationtasmania.mypixieset.com/

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.

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 – Nipaluna/Hobart