Join Reconciliation NSW's 2025 National Reconciliation Week Virtual Breakfast!

We are excited to invite your organisation to join us for the Reconciliation NSW Virtual Breakfast during National Reconciliation Week 2025, as we come together to celebrate the theme: "Honouring the Past, Empowering the Future."

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Livestream hosted by Go Live Australia

We’re thrilled to partner with Go Live Australia to provide high-quality streaming for your community gathering, workplace breakfast, or corporate event with seamless, professional coverage. Reserve your ticket now.

Get to know our speakers!
Reconciliation NSW is excited to welcome thought leaders and changemakers to discuss "Honouring the Past. Empowering the Future," featuring speakers:

The Hon. David M. Harris, NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
Karen Mundine, CEO Reconciliation Australia
Josh Gilbert, Indigenous Co-Chair - Reconciliation NSW, Author and Researcher
Mundanara Bayles, Managing Director - The BlackCard

The Hon. David Harris MP has long been a strong advocate for Aboriginal affairs, championing reconciliation, treaty discussions, and community empowerment. As Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, he continues to drive meaningful change, building on his deep commitment to justice and equity. A dedicated supporter of the Schools Reconciliation Challenge, he has previously served as a keynote speaker, inspiring the next generation through his leadership.

Joshua Gilbert is a Worimi man, environmental advocate, author and leader in Indigenous affairs, sustainable agriculture, and climate action.

As Indigenous Co-Chair of Reconciliation NSW and a board member of multiple organizations, he drives change by blending Aboriginal wisdom with modern agricultural and environmental practices, shaping Australia’s agricultural future.

Karen Mundine, a proud Bundjalung woman, is the CEO of Reconciliation Australia, bringing over 25 years of experience in community engagement, public advocacy, and social marketing. She has played pivotal roles in significant national events, including the Apology to the Stolen Generations and Corroboree 2000, and was honored as the 2023 National Winner of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Mundanara Bayles is a proud Wonnarua, Bundjalung, Birri-Gubba, and Gungalu woman, business leader, and advocate for her people. As Managing Director and Co-Founder of BlackCard, host of the award-winning Black Magic Woman podcast, and a recipient of the 2023 Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year award, she drives change through cultural capability training, education, and storytelling.

Australia's Agricultural Identity, An Aboriginal Yarn by Joshua Gilbert

We are excited to announce the launch of Reconciliation NSW's Indigenous Co-Chair's Joshua Gilbert's book Australia's Agricultural Identity, An Aboriginal Yarn. In his book, Joshua explores the deep history of Indigenous agriculture and how blending ancient knowledge with modern innovation can shape the fuure of farming in Australia. Through powerful storytelling, he redefines what it means to farm on this land while caring for Country.

📖 Get your copy here

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How to register

Reconciliation NSW will livestream the event so organisations can host their own local breakfast gathering in workplaces, libraries, councils, cafés, and community spaces.

📌 Purchase your ticket via Humanitix or consider becoming a Reconciliation NSW member to access your complimentary ticket. Get in touch with Erin Boyd, Project and Partnerships Officer at erin.boyd@reconciliationnsw.org.au to discuss your options!

Registered participants will receive:

🔗 A link to the live event & a recording for on-demand viewing throughout National Reconciliation Week.
📄 A digital kit including invitations, programs, social media templates and much more to make your event extra special!

2025 Reconciliation NSW National Reconciliation Week Theme: "Honouring the Past. Empowering the Future."
2025 National Reconciliation Week Theme: “Bridging Now to Next”

We would like to thank Hall & Wilcox for kindly hosting us.

Thank you for your continued commitment to making Australia more reconciled, just and equitable place for First Nations Australians,

Warm regards,

The Reconciliation NSW Team