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NRW Breakfast

The National Reconciliation Week Breakfast is the biggest reconciliation event in Australia.

Find out more about our upcoming program and recap the success of the last.

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Reconciliation SA in conjunction with Principal Sponsor We Create Print Deliver is proud to present the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Kaurna Yerta.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together. Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

Each year Reconciliation SA hosts the Annual National Reconciliation Week (NRW) Breakfast to launch the week in South Australia. You are invited to purchase a ticket or table and join us in hearing how you and your community/organisation can bring this year's theme to life. This year's program boasts an impressive array of performances and speakers.

Event Program

MC: Bianca Hunt
Headliner Performer: Marliya / Spinifex Gum
Keynote Speaker: Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA
Plus: Iwiri Choir, Imbala Dancers and more to be announced, including other speakers.

This year, the First Nations Marketplace returns, displaying works for sale across different art mediums in our Exhibition Foyer. We'd like to thank The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub for collaborating with us on the curation of this part of our program.

Tickets

Head to 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast from 10am Thursday 20th March to secure your tickets.

Date and Time


Tuesday 27 May 2025
6.45AM - 9AM 

Please arrive between 6.15 - 6.30AM to participate in the Smoking Ceremony with Uncle Tamaru on the North Terrace Plaza and to be seated by 6.45AM for a 7AM sharp commencement.

To avoid disruptions, late arrivals will not be granted entry until after the Welcome To Country concludes.

Venue Information

Halls F, G & H, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000. The best entrance to the Adelaide Convention Centre will be from North Terrace. 

Event Program Bigraphies

Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA

Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA

Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA is Bidjara and Birri Gubba Juru from central and north Queensland. She is currently Director of Indigenous Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Herston campus, Brisbane.

Previously her work has included member, Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Co-Chair Reconciliation Australia and presently Co-Patron of Reconciliation Queensland with Dame Quentin Bryce AC and still remains active in the reconciliation space.

She is the Co-Chair for the National Apology Foundation with Kevin and Jessica Rudd and a Director for the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice, Federation University Victoria.

Other roles include Elder In Residence, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Elder in Residence, Australia Progress and Steering Committee for Passing the Message Stick and Common Threads. She has worked for over 45 years across community, academia, government and non government areas, nationally and internationally and is in demand as a speaker, mentor, writer, and adviser.

 

 

Marliya _ Spinifex Gum

Marliya / Spinifex Gum

Marliya is a group of young Indigenous singers based in Cairns, whose music goes straight to the heart. Born out of a collaboration between Gondwana Choirs and Felix Riebl, these young women sing with a warmth and richness that belies their age.

Born out of a collaborative trip to the Pilbara to create new songs, Spinifex Gum began in 2016 when Marliya (Gondwana Choirs) & Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill (The Cat Empire) alongside the Yindjibarndi community, came together to create new music.

Since then Marliya and Spinifex Gum has become so much more. An album and a live show, a celebration of young people and talent and a challenge for the future. When Marliya sing our voices come together as one and together we can say what no individual can. We sing about the wonders and the challenges of our country. We would like to take our stories and our message around Australia and share them with you.

 

 

 

Bianca Hunt

Bianca Hunt

One of this generation's most versatile personalities, Bianca Hunt has been honing her skills in the media industry for over a decade. A TV presenter, media personality, interviewer and author, Bianca's career spans sport, travel, fashion and music journalism.

A proud Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Whadjuk woman, Bianca's unique upbringing playing music, competing in AFL, and undertaking dance training, has gifted her with the ability to genuinely connect with almost anyone. With a passion for hearing other people's stories and for sharing her own, Bianca has dedicated her career to uplifting First Nations people and platforming women in media.

Presenting television across multiple networks, some of Bianca's most notable roles include SBS's Going Places with Ernie Dingo, Coles Healthy Kicks, Yokayi Footy, and even a stint on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! In the brand world, Bianca has fronted campaigns for Bonds, LinkedIn and even a global campaign with Intrepid Travel.

Always passionate for her people, Bianca is an ambassador for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Wyanga Elders. She has worked tirelessly to promote her love for AFLW and although no longer running, she founded AGNT BLAK, a groundbreaking talent agency for First Nations people. Her debut children's book 'Our Game' (Hardie Grant) furthers her connection to community and sport. Now, debuting her self-discovery book ‘Main Character Energy’ (Penguin), she gets to share challenges, insights and learnings of owning her own narrative to others.

Iwiri Choir

Iwiri Choir

The Iwiri Choir continues the choral tradition of the Pitjantjatjara Ernabella Choir, performing almost exclusively in the Pitjantjatjara language. Multi-generational in nature, many choir members follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents from the original Ernabella choir. For the choir’s elders, Inma (song) is a powerful healing tool and a vital way to fulfill cultural obligations, passing on traditions and strengthening future generations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imbala Dancers

Imbala Dancers

Imbala Consultancy is a First Nations owned and operated business that strives for excellence in delivering Aboriginal cultural education. We create a culturally attune space for cultural learning to take place. We are based in the Adelaide Hills on Peramangk Country. Imbala Consultancy is working in Partnership with Imbala Aboriginal Performance and Workshops by David Booth. Both businesses operate uniquely different however have a collaborative approach in working together to convey culturally sound and informative information to build culturally safe and meaningful relationships.

Imbala’s Dance Group consists of male and female dancers ranging from 4 to 35 years old. Our dance works are creatively choregraphed to tell stories through music, song and movement with the influence of traditional Aboriginal dance. Our new work showcases the journey through life and the aspects that connect us to our ancestors. With strong themes that highlight birth, loss, grief and reawakening. This interconnects life teachings that have been passed down from our elders and continued stories that are taught to the next generation.

 

 

 

FAQs

If your question isn't addressed below or you'd like further information we encourage you to contact our Events team below.
When is the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast being held?

The National Reconciliation Week Breakfast will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025 7am – 9am at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The full program will be announced on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

When are tickets going on sale?

General Admission tickets will be going on sale on Thursday 20 March 2025 at 10am ACST.

 

An email will be sent out to all our news subscribers including members, as well as posts on our social media channels and website.

 

These notifications will include a link to Humanitix to purchase your tickets. Due to the popularity of this event we strongly advise that you purchase tickets as close to the release date so as to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

How much are tickets this year?

Individual tickets are priced at $130 + GST + Humanitix Booking Fee.


Tables of 10 are priced at $130 + GST + Humanitix Fee.

Is there early access for members?

Members of Reconciliation SA will receive 24 hours of early access to tickets from Wednesday 19 March 10am ACST. Members will receive an email that morning with the details of how to access these tickets.

 

Please ensure your membership email is up to date (via your membership login portal) to avoid missing this notification.

Parking and how to get there

Due the size of this event please expect delays in getting to the venue and plan ahead.

Car Parking

Visit the Adelaide Convention Centre site for infomation on car parking, fees and accessibility

Car Pooling & Ridesharing

To avoid delays, please consider Car Pooling or Ridesharing with friends, family and colleagues.

Public Transportation

Consider your Public Transportation options on the morning and allow enough time for delays.

Bicycle / Motorcycle Parking

You can find free bicycle parking at the main East and West Building entrances of the Adelaide Convention Centre. Motorcycle parking is available within both the Riverbank and North Terrace Car Parks with rates the same as for cars. 

How can I guarantee a table/seat at the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast?

Each year the NRW Breakfast sells out very quickly. This year we have increased the capacity again to meet demand. However, to ensure that you are guaranteed a seat at the event, you have a couple of options:



1. Become a member of Reconciliation SA. Members will receive early access 24 hours prior to General Admission tickets going on sale.


2. Sign up to our newsletter to receive an email straight to your inbox once General Admission tickets go on sale.

I am booking a table, but I won’t have all the names and dietary requirements for each guest right away. Can I add this information at a later date?

Yes! Your deadline to add all dietary requirements and names for your table is 5pm Monday 19 May 2024.

 

In May, you will receive an automated email via our ticketing platform Humanitix with a link to follow to add all your final dietary requirements if you are not able to include them at the time of booking your table.

 

Or you can go into your original booking confirmation email at any time before the cut off date to update attendee information by clicking the link in your email that says 'Manage Order'.

 

All attendee information will be provided to the Adelaide Convention Centre on this date and cannot be changed once this is done. If the details of one of the attendees on your table changes after this date, please do not ask us to update this information as it is past the deadline.


Please do not send any attendee information directly to us via email, as it will not be recorded. It can only be done through your booking on Humanitix.

This year we are enforcing the need to collect all of your attendee's email addresses via your Humanitix booking so that we can ensure all attendees are receiving vital information in the lead up to the event, including their table number. We understand that you may not have confirmed all the attendees at the time of making your booking. As mentioned above, you have the opportunity to add this information later and we ask that you are diligent about this to ensure a smooth experience for all guests. 

Are there any complimentary tickets available?

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and are unable to purchase a ticket, you may be eligible for a complimentary ticket, through the generosity of our Community Table sponsors. Please lodge your submission on our NRW Breakfast Community Ticket Register 2025 form to be considered.

 

We are unable to guarantee a free ticket for everyone who expresses their interest in attending as our free ticket allocation is limited, however we do our best, based on the amount of free tickets we have available through our sponsors.

 

You will be notified within 5 business days after submitting your expression of interest whether or not we will be able to accommodate your request.

What do I do if I miss out on a ticket?

You are able to join the waitlist via Humanitix. Simply head to our event page on Humanitix, select 'Get Tickets' and then 'Join Waitlist'.

 

For any tickets that may become available, they will be offered to those who are first on the list. If you would like to know where you are placed on the waiting list, please email our Events team.

Where can I find more information about the 2025 NRW theme?

Further information on 2025's NRW theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’, is available from Reconciliation Australia.

NRW Breakfast 2024

The theme of the NRW Breakfast 2024 was Now More Than Ever, a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue. 
 

Reconciliation SA was honored to have television and film actor Luke Carroll host our program as the event MC, curating what was a tremendously successful and poingant affair.

The event was attended by over 2,800 guests to hear from speakers including Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Attorney-General the Hon Kyam Maher MLC, multi-hyphenate artist Briggs, and Kaurna elders Aunty Rosalind Coleman and Tim Agius. Plus performances by Of Desert & Sea DanceRob Edwards Music and DEM MOB.

Some stunning images and live replay of the event can be found below, thanks to our media sponsor www.ctvplus.org.au for the wonderful coverage.

NRW Breakfast 2024 Replay

View a full replay of the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast held on Monday 27 May in Adelaide/Kaurna Yerta. Hear from speakers including rapper, actor and author Adam Briggs, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Attorney-General the Hon Kyam Maher MLC, Kaurna elders Aunty Rosalind Coleman and Tim Agius, plus a dance performance by Of Desert & Sea, and music performances by Rob Edwards and Dem Mob, emceed by actor Luke Carroll.

Statements from our 2024 Breakfast Sponsors

Testimonials from our 2024 NRW Breakfast sponsors

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Deloitte is proudly committed to walking and working with First Nations Peoples. Our sponsorship reflects our commitment to connect for impact, united, with reconciliation as our collective goal. We continue to affirm the spirit and intent of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Let’s walk forward. Together.

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Professional Services Network
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Sponsoring the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast presented by Reconciliation SA is an important and meaningful way to continue Credit Union SA’s commitment towards reconciliation. With this event being held the day after the commemoration of National Sorry Day, we acknowledge that the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. This will be front of mind for us as we embrace the opportunity to unlearn and re - learn from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to strengthen our capacity to implement action and support reconciliation. 

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Telstra is proud to continue to sponsor a community table at Reconciliation SA’s 2024 NRW Breakfast. Now More Than Ever, Telstra is committed to reconciliation in Australia. We understand that reconciliation represents an opportunity to make Australia a fairer, more inclusive, and more successful country, and we continue to work towards this every day.

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As a purpose-led membership organisation, RAA is committed to making life better for our members and better for our community. Bringing this purpose to life has led us to implement our f irst Reconciliation Action Plan, and now develop our second – our Innovate RAP. We’re very proud to continue this commitment by supporting Reconciliation SA’s National Reconciliation Week Breakfast. It’s a small step in our ongoing journey of learning, respecting and acting. 

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