Reconciliation Week at Queen Victoria Market

We’re delighted to invite you to kickstart 2026 Reconciliation Week. at STREAT’s First Nations social enterprise shop (Shop 19, Shed F) at the Purpose Precinct, Queen Victoria Market (just down from the Peel St tram stop).

Rose Stewart – proud Gunditjmara Taungurung woman and staff member at social enterprise Clothing the Gaps – will join us as our guest speaker to talk about the role Allies can play in walking alongside First Peoples working for self-determination. She’ll also share how their tireless work to Change the Date is progressing, and how people can join this work.

For the event, you can also DIY an Ally t-shirt! BYO plain-ish, clean t-shirt (or 2!). Your tee can be of any colour (we’ve got designs to suit both light and dark t-shirts - see them all below). If you’re using a brand new t-shirt, make sure you’ve washed it beforehand. You'll have 23 amazing Clothing the Gaps iron-ons to choose from.

Proudly supported by the Brian M Davis Charitable Foundation and Newsboys Foundation.

We really hope you can come along!

- Matt Elliott & Bec Scott (QVM & STREAT)

PS Can't make it on the day?

• Option 1 (preference): Send your T-shirt with a team mate, with clear instructions for what design and the location where you’d like it.

• Option 2: Drop your T-shirt to the First Nations shop before the event date (Shop 19, F Shed).

On your T-shirt please clearly write on masking tape:

o Your full name, company/org, shop number, mobile

o Your preferred design (eg #5)

o Location of design - Left (your left), Middle or Right