National Reconciliation Week 2009
27 May - 3 June 2009

Each year National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Australians. It is the ideal time for everyone to join the reconciliation conversation and to think about how we can help turn around the disadvantage experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) this year is
‘See the person, not the stereotype’

Reconciliation Australia is using this theme to link in with national advertising campaign that challenges perceptions and debunks Indigenous stereotypes.

National Reconciliation Week Resources
Every year Reconciliation Australia puts together posters for you to use to promote National Reconciliation Week. If you would like to order some simply go to the Reconciliation Australia website to order and they will post them to you.

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/home/reconciliation-resources/nrw-resources

Young Indigenous Leaders' Forum

Young Indigenous Leaders' Forum

The Young Indigenous Leaders' Forum brings together 20 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Queensland. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get inspired, learn new skills and share stories.

What happens at the forum?
At the forum, you’ll:
learn about leadership and connect to resources
develop networks with other young leaders and potential mentors
discuss specific community issues
gain knowledge of business within the private, public and community sector

Applications for 2009 forum
The 2009 forum will be held in the last week of May. Applications for the forum will open soon.
Application forms and more information about the application process will be available here in early 2009.

People who attended the 2008 Young Indigenous Leaders’ Forum said:
"Having the past participants attend and support us during the week was good, listening to their stories was very inspirational."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet other Young Indigenous people and share stories from my own community, it was great to learn about other young peoples’ experiences as well."

"The forum was excellent. I have already been spreading the word to many people. When the next one comes up I will be encouraging all the young people from the islands to apply."

About the forum
The Young Indigenous Leaders' Forum is organised by the Office for Youth, Department of Communities. The theme of the program is "Across Two Worlds", recognising the additional challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people working within their own communities and the broader Queensland community.

Contact information
Department:
Office for Youth, Department of Communities
Phone:
1300 555 954(cost of a local call)†
† Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates.