Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
2025-09-13 | QLD
The Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People celebrates the declaration adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. It is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Indigenous Literacy Day
2025-09-04 | QLD
Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia’s First Nations communities.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
2025-08-09 | QLD
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
2025-08-04 | QLD
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held annually on 4 August and is our day dedicated to celebrating our children.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

NAIDOC Week
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-13 | QLD
NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Coming of the Light
2025-07-01 | QLD
The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Mabo Day
2025-06-03 | QLD
Mabo Day is celebrated on June 3rd each year to commemorate the life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the 1992 Mabo decision.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

QPHCN National Reconciliation Week
2025-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QAIHC, Level 1, Training Room, 36 Russell Street, South Brisbane, 36 Russell Street South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
Join CheckUP during National Reconciliation Week. 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.
Stay tuned for more information about the speakers at this event. The theme is Bridging Now to Next #NRW2025.

Register here.

National Reconciliation Week
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-03 | QLD
National Reconciliation Week 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.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

National Sorry Day
2025-05-26 | QLD
Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2025-03-21 | QLD
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March since declared by the United Nations in 1966.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Harmony Day
2025-03-21 | QLD
In 2025 Harmony Day will be held on Friday 21 March.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

National Close the Gap Day
2025-03-20 | QLD
National Close the Gap Day is celebrated in March each year. The Close the Gap Campaign is the result of the Australian public’s overwhelming support for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Harmony Week
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-23 | QLD
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Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

Anniversary of National Apology Day
2025-02-13 | QLD
This event marks the anniversary of the motion of Apology to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the House of Representatives chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT, at 9:00am on 13 February 2008 by the former Prime Minister, the Hon. Kevin Rudd.
For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
