
ALT This image is for the National RAP Conference 2026 and Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 by Reconciliation Australia. It features two speakers: Amara Barnes, Director of Yamagigu, and Matthew Karakoulakis, Director and Principal Lawyer at AMK Law. A banner at the top states "Registrations Closing".

ALT This image promotes the RAP Conference Speakers. It features two individuals. One is Talisha King, Team Leader for Reconciliation at the City of Adelaide, and the other is Prof. Adrian Miller, Vice-President of the Indigenous Engagement Division at CQ University. The top of the image notes that registrations are closing.

ALT This image promotes the RAP Conference Speakers. It features two individuals. One is Brooke Scott, Executive Manager for First Nations Strategy at Commonwealth Bank., and the other is David Williams, Founder and Executive Director at Gilimbaa. The top of the image notes that registrations are closing.

ALT A graphic titled "25 Voices for 25 Years" featuring Dr. Anita Heiss AM. It reads: Dr Anita Heiss AM is a proud member of the Wiradyuri nation of central New South Wales and one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres including non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children’s fiction.

ALT Image featuring three polaroid-style photos. The center photo shows a poster for the "Across the Great Divide Tour 2007" featuring Powderfinger and Silverchair. The left photo depicts a group at the Yabun Festival. The right photo shows a "Rock for Recognition" sign. Above, text reads "All In: The Spotlight." A logo for Reconciliation Australia and "25 Years of Reconciliation Australia" is at the bottom.

ALT This image features Uncle Bill Lowah, wearing a grey collared shirt. The background is a graphic promoting "25 Voices for 25 Years" by Reconciliation Australia, marking 25 years of the organisation. The text includes the name "Uncle Bill Lowah."

ALT Speech bubble on a dark background featuring the quote: “There is unity in diversity. There is beauty in cultural integrity. There is greatness in difference. Get involved. Raise the flag. Understand another human being.” At the top, it reads "25 Voices for 25 Years - Uncle Bill Lowah." The Reconciliation Australia logo is at the bottom, along with the text "25 Years of Reconciliation Australia."

ALT Passionate about informing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about their rights and keeping their cultures strong, he has worked extensively with the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland and advised the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families."

ALT The image features two speakers for the National RAP Conference 2026. On the left, Rachel Perkins is wearing a hat and looking to the side. On the right, Dr Clinton Schultz is smiling at the camera. Logos for Reconciliation Australia, National RAP Conference 2026, and Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 are displayed at the top.

ALT The image includes a quote from Fred Chaney that reads, “Wherever we can establish respectful relationships and partnerships, that is a plus, and we can advance things.”

ALT The images includes the bio of Fred Chaney AO which reads, "Fred Chaney AO has been working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for more than sixty years as a student, lawyer, politician, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, National Native Title Tribunal Member, as a citizen, and in NGOs relevant to reconciliation, native title and education. He served on the board of Reconciliation Australia for 15 years, was the first non-Indigenous co-chair for Reconciliation Australia and previously on the Board of Reconciliation WA. He believes everyone has a role in reconciliation and that a key role of reconciliation agencies is to encourage the widest possible engagement and participation across the Australian community.

ALT The image shows two speakers announced for the National RAP Conference 2026. The first person is Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child & Community Agency, and the other is Shaun Childs, Acting CEO of Reconciliation South Australia. The top logos include Reconciliation Australia, National RAP Conference 2026, and Indigenous Governance Awards 2026.

ALT The image shows two speakers announced for the National RAP Conference 2026. The speaker on the left is Courtney Kelly, identified as First Nations Lead at Wesfarmers. The speaker on the right is Ngarra Murray, Co-Founder of Matha. The top of the image displays logos and text for the National RAP Conference 2026, Reconciliation Australia, and the Indigenous Governance Awards 2026.

ALT The image shows two speakers announced for the National RAP Conference 2026. On the right, there is Dean Parkin Head of Indigenous Strategy & Engagement at Westpac Group Westpac Group. On the left is Kylie Penehoe, CEO of National Indigenous Employment & Training Alliance. The logos of Reconciliation Australia, National RAP Conference 2026, and Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 are displayed above them.

ALT This image features Tanya Hosch smiling, set against a blue background in a circular red frame. The text reads, "25 Voices for 25 Years, Tanya Hosch," with the Reconciliation Australia logo and "25 Years of Reconciliation Australia" at the bottom.

ALT Speech bubble on a dark background with the heading "25 Voices for 25 Years" and the name "Tanya Hosch." The quote inside reads: "You can't change things on your own, it takes a community, it takes a whole society and if you get the opportunity to use your voice, it's only by working together for the things that matter that any change happens."

ALT The image includes the bio of Tanya Hosch, which reads : Tanya Hosch is a nationally respected leader and advocate with extensive experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, social inclusion, governance and public advocacy. Tanya is a Director of the GO Foundation and recently served as Executive General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy at the Australian Football League (AFL). Tanya was Joint Campaign Director of Recognise, and served on the Referendum Council, which led to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in 2017. She was also a prominent campaigner for a Yes vote in the 2023 Voice Referendum.

ALT Image for the National RAP Conference 2026 and Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 by Reconciliation Australia. Featuring speakers Todd Condie, Editor of Koori Mail, and Wendy Knight from Life Without Barriers.

ALT Image featuring speakers at the RAP Conference. At the top are logos for Reconciliation Australia, National RAP Conference 2026, two speakers are shown: Ian Hamm, Chair of Indigenous Land & Sea Corporation and The First Nations Foundation, and Rachelle Towart OAM, Managing Director of Pipeline Talent.

ALT A group of eleven people standing together in front of a vibrant bus. It includes members of Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation and judges for the Indigenous Governance Awards 2026.

ALT Two people are standing on a wooden deck, facing away, observing a lush green landscape with mountains and a distant view of the ocean. One person is a member of Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, the other a member of Australia Indigenous Governance Institute. The surrounding foliage includes ferns and other greenery. The image includes a graphic for the Indigenous Governance Awards 2026.

ALT This image features Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, standing in front of a green National Reconciliation Week banner. The image is surrounded by a green circular frame and the text above the image reads, "25 Voices for 25 Years."

ALT This image features a quote attributed to Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, under the title "25 Voices for 25 Years." The quote reads, “I have always been proud to walk alongside Reconciliation Australia and now, as your Governor-General and Patron, I am profoundly moved that our journey will continue towards, in the words of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, a united Australia ... at peace within itself.”

ALT This image is an announcement by Reconciliation Australia, highlighting "25 Voices for 25 Years" with Ms. Sam Mostyn AC. The text explains Ms. Mostyn's bio which reads, "Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General in 2024. Her Excellency holds a significant connection to Reconciliation Australia in her previous role as a director from 2007–2010. In August 2026, Ms Mostyn was announced as Patron of Reconciliation Australia. A businesswoman and community leader, Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community. She has a long history in executive and governance roles across diverse sectors, including business, sport, climate change, the arts, policy and not-for-profit.

ALT A group of people from Bindjareb Djilba Kaadadjan Bidi Yarning Circle are gathered outdoors, some sitting and some standing, for a photo with judges from the 2026 Indigenous Governance Awards. The backdrop is a park setting with trees. The image is bordered by text that reads "Indigenous Governance Awards 2026.

ALT This image features a collage with three Polaroid-style photos labelled "NT Apology," "2008 National Apology to the Stolen Generations," and "Victoria Apology to First Peoples." The title reads : All In: On Saying Sorry.

ALT The image shows a large outdoor gathering of people in a Federation square, watching a video screen featuring Kevin Rudd's 2008 Apology to the Stolen Generations. The text reads, "Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2008 Apology to the Stolen Generations marked a defining national moment. It acknowledged profound harm and set a benchmark for accountability."

ALT The image features Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy in uniform speaking outdoors at Garma. The text reads, "More recent apologies point to both the importance and the fragility of this work. At Garma 2024, Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy delivered an apology for injustice, harm and racism since the force’s inception. His standing down and the absence of subsequent action from the NT Government and police force highlight how tenuous these commitments can be. "

ALT An image of a smoking ceremony on the steps of Victoria's Parliament as a crowd gathers. The text reads, "In contrast, in December 2025 the Victorian Government apologised to First Peoples following the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final recommendations, acknowledging systemic injustice, violence and harm caused by state and colonial actions."

ALT Members of Wukul Yabang and judges for the Indigenous Governance Awards 2026 stand together outdoors, posing for a photo. They are in front of a building with a yellow overhang and a visible Aboriginal flag. The surrounding design on the image includes text that reads, "Indigenous Governance Awards 2026".

ALT This image features the second part of a quote from Shane Howard that reads, “We whitefellas must do the work now, to reach out to our non-Indigenous brothers and sisters and help them understand. We have to do more.”

ALT The image includes the biography of Shane Howard: Shane Howard is a prolific Australian songwriter, musician, poet, producer and mentor admired and respected for his integrity and commitment to music and First Nations rights. 'Solid Rock', recorded with his band Goanna, was written after a moving experience at Uluru in 1981. It has since passed into folklore and become an Australian rock anthem. He pushed on, beyond commercial success, tirelessly pursuing an artist’s journey, to make sense of the story of a ‘whitefella’ in an Aboriginal country. In 2022, Goanna embarked on an extensive national tour, reigniting the Goanna spirit that championed Aboriginal rights and environmental justice in the 1980’s.
































