Sir Roland Wilson Foundation

NAIDOC Week is around the corner – a time to celebrate and recognise the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn, reflect and engage with the world's oldest continuing cultures.

This year's theme, 50 Years of Deadly, marks a significant milestone for NAIDOC Week and honours the generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have shaped and strengthened the movement.

See what’s happening at The Australian National University during NAIDOC Week at
https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/naidoc-week-2026

Pat Turner scholars and alumni gathered at The Australian National University last week to explore the strength of lived experience at the 2026 Pat Turner Forum.

Scholars and alumni heard from a range of colleagues in academia and the public service on how lived experience can be used as a powerful lever for meaningful and influential outcomes.

Former Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Linda Burney spoke about her distinguished career in the public service and politics, inviting scholars and alumni to consider how their lived experience influences the way they lead.

https://srwfoundation.anu.edu.au/news/strength-lived-experience

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