First Nations programs
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan January 2026 – December 2027 (QPRC RAP) represents Council’s commitment to respectful and strong relationships, opportunities and good governance with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and works to promote reconciliation in the broader community.
The current QPRC RAP was formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia on 11 December 2025.
Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan - January 2026 - December 2027(PDF, 8MB)
National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week is held each from 27 May - 3 June. The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2026 us All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. It is 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.
2026 Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk
Each year, QPRC holds a large and symbolic walk for reconciliation, which involves all of the schools across the Queanbeyan Palerang region, along with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and the broader community.
With poor weather forecast for Tuesday 2 June indicating a high likelihood of rain, we will be gathering to acknowledge and celebrate reconciliation in the Bicentennial Hall, instead of the walk across the bridge and into the park.
The Bicentennial Hall is located at 253 Crawford Street. Please allow additional time to find parking before the event. Arrival is from 10 am.
Find out more about the Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk event
Download the 2026 Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk poster(PDF, 1MB)
Provide feedback on the 2026 event
NAIDOC Week
Held across the country from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday. The local NAIDOC celebration generally occurs on the first Monday of the September school holidays, due to weather.
NAIDOC week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2026 theme is "50 Years of Deadly".
The NAIDOC 2026 Deadly Art Exhibition
Are you a local First Nations creative? Put your work into the NAIDOC 2026 Deadly Art Exhibition!
It’s very simple to fill out the Artist Registration form: just follow the link below, fill out your details, upload up to 3 good quality images and submit!
Local fibre artist Jessika Spencer is this first year’s guest curator and has some great ideas around exhibiting your work during NAIDOC Week at The Q Gallery.
- Opening Night - Monday 6 July, 5:30pm
- Exhibition dates and times - Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July, 10am – 4pm
Opening night will also feature a performance by local musician Jerikye Williams, showcasing new original works.
Artwork drop off - Wednesday 1 July, 10am – 4pm
Artwork pick up - Monday 13 July, 10am – 4pm
Get involved and let’s make something Deadly happen!
Download the Deadly Art Exhibition poster(PDF, 4MB)
Register for the exhibition now
Platypus Playgroup
The Platypus Playgroup is held on Thursdays during the school term. Every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month they meet at Letchworth Community Centre, 28 Miller St, Queanbeyan. Every other Thursday is spent out and about adventuring on excursions! More information about the program is available by visiting this page or contacting our Community Team on 1300 735 025 or emailing community.team@qprc.nsw.gov.au
First Nations Consultative Network
The Network provides a vital link between Council and the local Aboriginal community; respecting the Aboriginal community’s right to self-determination and community empowerment. For more information please contact our Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer - Aroha Groves via email aroha.groves@qprc.nsw.gov.au.