National Reconciliation
Week 2026
All In for reconciliation
The theme of National Reconciliation Week 2026, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every single day. It reminds us that reconciliation is not a passive activity and requires all of us to take action and work together to create meaningful change.
Critical work must be done to reduce the high rates of hearing loss, ear disease and otitis media experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation will not happen by itself and lasting change in hearing health will only be achieved through our collective commitment and action. Learn how to embed reconciliation into your work today.
What is National Reconciliation Week?
Commemorated across Australia from 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week encourages all Australians to contribute to reconciliation. The dates acknowledge two the successful 1967 referendum on 27 May and the High Court Mabo decision on 3 June.
What can I do?
1. Undertake culturally-safe hearing care training
Our Talking Culture webinar explores culturally responsive audiology care across urban, rural and remote settings, while Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families helps audiologists and allied health professionals strengthen person-centred care.
2. Attend a National Reconciliation Week Event
Listen with respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices by attending a National Reconciliation Week event and take the time to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and ways to embed reconciliation into your work and everyday life.
3. Challenge racist behaviour
Challenge racist behaviour when it occurs by speaking up respectfully, supporting those affected and reinforcing culturally safe care. Responding to racism helps create environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel safe, respected and valued.
What role does audiology have to play in Australia’s reconciliation journey?
Audiology Australia believes that addressing hearing health inequalities is a key step towards reconciliation.
Hearing loss, infections and ear disease often begin during childhood, leading not only lead to delayed speech and language, but also behavioural issues and learning problems, especially when English isn’t the child’s main language. We can, and must, do better to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to better meet local needs and empower communities.
Audiology Australia is committed to eliminating racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read our Anti-racism statement here.
Get to know our reconciliation story
Read about reconciliation stories from Audiology Australia members and see the steps that we’re taking to address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hearing health inequities.