Walks That Happened

Community-led walks happened across the country alongside the National Walk for Truth. Thank you to every community that gathered, walked, hosted, and showed support.

Canberra

Reconciliation Place to Parliament House

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
Reconciliation Place (off Queen Elizabeth Terrace)
Time
Registrations opened at 8:30 a.m.; the walk started at 9:30 a.m.
Outcome
Finished at Parliament House, Federation Mall, around 11:00 a.m.
Route / Activity
Final public walk section from Reconciliation Place to Parliament House.
  • The walk began with a Smoking Ceremony and concluded with a celebratory event at Parliament House.
  • This is the final section of the National Walk for Truth.
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Magandjin (Brisbane)

Brisbane Walk for Truth Event

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
Kurilpa Hall, West End
Time
From 10:00 a.m.
Outcome
Community gathered for morning tea, tuned in to hear Travis speak from the lawns of Parliament, and took a group photo to share on social media.
Route / Activity
A solidarity event in support of the National Walk for Truth.
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Naarm (Melbourne)

Walk the Birrarung

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
Near Banksia Street Bridge, Naarm
Time
Assembled at 8:30 a.m.
Outcome
Connected with the National Walk for Truth finish at 11:00 a.m.
Route / Activity
Walk from near Banksia Street Bridge to the Wurundjeri Trail in Kew (8 km).
  • Community showed support by walking together and signing the letter to the Prime Minister.
  • Presented as part of local community actions that happened around the country.
Event Details >
Walk for Truth Walk the Birrarung poster with route from near Banksia Street Bridge to Wurundjeri Trail in Kew.

University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
The Amphitheatre, University of Melbourne Parkville Campus
Time
Met at 2:00 p.m.
Outcome
Guided walk around the University of Melbourne campus.
Route / Activity
Explore the history of campus, including its ecology, infrastructure and dark history. We discuss how truth telling can pave the way to reconciliation, and how placemaking persists through time.
  • Participants showed support by signing the letter to the Prime Minister.

Event link not available for this walk.

Walk for Truth University of Melbourne Parkville Campus poster with meeting point at the Amphitheatre at 2pm.

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island Walk for Truth

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
The Junction Centre, 16 Telegraph Rd, Kingscote
Time
Met at 5:00 p.m.
Outcome
Returned to The Junction Centre.
Route / Activity
Walk for Truth to Flagstaff Hill and back to The Junction Centre as part of Voices for Reconciliation.
  • Participants showed support by signing the letter to the Prime Minister.

Event link not available for this walk.

Walk for Truth Kangaroo Island poster with meeting point at The Junction Centre, 16 Telegraph Rd, Kingscote.

Boorloo (Perth)

Boorloo Public Walk

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Meeting Point
The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, on the deck near the river
Time
Met at 11:00 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. start.
Outcome
Finished at Parliament between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route / Activity
Community public walk across Boorloo in support of truth-telling and justice.
  • Presented by Boorloo Aboriginal Alliance.
  • With MC Narelda Jacobs.

Contact: Roxy More (0478 772 390)

Event Details >
Walk for Truth Boorloo Public Walk poster with meeting point at The Point, 306 Riverside Drive and finish at Parliament.