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It’s been a busy and meaningful National Reconciliation Week for KWY staff.

On Wednesday morning, staff attended the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast, a powerful opportunity to come together, share a feed, have a yarn, and continue the important conversations around reconciliation.

Yesterday, our team was proud to be part of the Rec in the West community event, connecting with community and joining in a day that always brings people together.

As an ACCO, we know reconciliation is strengthened through genuine allyship; by listening, learning, showing up, and taking action alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

This year’s theme, “All In”, reminds us that reconciliation isn’t something we watch from the sidelines. It’s something we actively commit to in our work, our words, and the choices we make every day.

We were also proud to see KWY CEO Craig Rigney attend Junction Australia's Lunch and Yarn event, speaking on the allyship panel discussion ahead of the unveiling of Junction’s Allyship Statement.

Reconciliation doesn’t live in a single week or moment. It’s built through everyday actions, conversations, relationships, and ongoing commitment.

So this week, and every week, let’s be All In 🖤💛❤️

That’s a wrap on KWY’s 2026 National Summit. We’ve covered some huge themes. Decolonising systems. Racial trauma. Children’s voices and generational healing.

Over 400 attendees from across the country
29 breakout sessions
10 keynote presentations
Countless stories of Blak Excellence, of therapeutic responses and of Aboriginal-led responses to supporting our families.

We couldn’t have done this without our ripper team of KWY staff who have been buzzing around behind the scenes to make sure the Summit runs smoothly.

An honourable mention to our very own Stevie Weine who has been the driving force behind the summit, to Paulo and Vini, our IT team who ensured seamless tech across all 3 days of the Summit, and of course to our CEO Craig Rigney for his leadership and vision in creating a space for innovation.

Thank you all for coming, we want to hear about what has resonated with you after the last three days of discussion, ideas and vision for the future of our Families. Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

KWY are privileged to welcome back Stan Grant. Journalist, author and proud Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man, Stan asked the audience to consider identity in fast-changing times. A fearless advocate for First Nations rights, he spoke with courage, compassion and moral clarity.