The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2025, Bridging Now to Next, urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together.
Find out more about reconciliation and events that are happening in your area from the lead body for reconciliation in Australia:
At RMIT University Library, reconciliation is a continuous journey that shapes everything we do. Our commitment to meaningful change is reflected in how we highlight and honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, perspectives, knowledge, and cultures within our collections and resources.
This is a step we are taking to challenge racism and promote more accurate and respectful representation, as expressed in our Responsible Practice Principles.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, experiences and perspectives, a great place to start are our dedicated Library guides:
When visiting your campus Library, we invite you to stop by the Reconciliation Week book displays to see a selection of titles we hold in our collections. There are displays at each Library site, highlighting different aspects of our Indigenous collections. Can’t visit? You can also browse the displays online, along with additional ebook and film recommendations.
Take a break from studying and join a colouring activity at one of the Library sites. This year we invite you to reflect on the following questions that relate to the NRW theme Bridging Now to Next:
Share your ideas and reflections while filling in a beautiful eucalyptus leaf with colours. Felt pens and pencils will be provided.
Your colourful contribution will help create a vibrant community artwork, symbolising unity and understanding.
Our friendly Library Concierge staff will help you get started. Look for them near the entrance of each Library site.
RMIT invites you to an in-depth presentation and conversation about Treaty in Victoria, exploring the role and contributions of RMIT.
With CEO of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Damein Bell, Professor Rhonda Wilson from RMIT, and opening remarks from RMIT Professor Gary Thomas.
From the Reconciliation Australia.
In the #NRW2025 theme artwork created by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw, native plants − known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity − symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities of renewal. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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