On January 26, events across the country provide an opportunity to reflect, stand in solidarity, and engage with First Nations Communities. From marches and rallies in major cities to dawn services and cultural festivals, there are many ways to participate and honour the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you know of any events happening in your area, leave a comment below so we can add them to the list.

More events: https://antar.org.au/issues/survival-day/events-listing/

Victoria

Naarm

11.30am @Treasury Gardens

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Camp Sovereignty

5am @Domain Gardens, Linlithhow Ave

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Mount Martha

12pm @The Briars

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Torquay

5.30am @Cosy Corner

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Portland

11am @Portland Foreshore

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Naarm Survival Day March

Location: Parliament House

Time: 10:00 AM

City: Melbourne, Victoria

Ballarat survival Day Dawn Ceremony

Location: View Point, Lake Wendouree

Time: 5:30 AM

City: Ballarat, VIC

Dardi Munwurro Invasion Day Eve Koorie Market

Location: Aunty Alma's Gathering Place: 550 High Street

Time: Sat 25th Jan: 2pm - 7pm

City: Preston, VIC

City of Stonnington Healing Ceremony

Location: Oval near Malvern Library, 1253 High Street

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM

City: Malvern, Victoria

Mildura Survival Day

Location: Jaycee Park, Mildura

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

City: Mildura, Victoria

New South Wales

Broadway

10am @Victoria Park

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Sydney

10am @Belmore Park

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Byron Bay

11am @Apex Park

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BLAK POWERHOUSE FESTIVAL

Location: Manning House, Manning Road

Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

City: Camperdown, NSW

Bermagui Survival Day

Location: Dickinson Oval

Time: 11:00 AM

City: Bermagui, NSW

Survival Day by ACRC

Location: Katoomba North Public School, Barton St

Time: 11:00 AM

City: Katoomba, NSW

Narrandera Survival Day March

Location: Kurrajong Centre, East Street

Time: 10:00 AM

City: Narrandera, NSW

Dawn Reflection

Location: Overseas Passenger Terminal – 3 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

Time: 5:20 AM – 5:40 AM

City: Sydney, NSW

WugulOra Morning Ceremony

Location: Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo

Time: 7:30 AM

City: Sydney, NSW

Sunset Cultural Ceremony

Location: Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Date: 25 January 2025

City: Woronora, NSW

Griffith Survival Day

Location: Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

City: Griffith, NSW

Queensland

Cairns

10am @Fogarty Park

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Balaangala Community Garden Survival Day

Location: Balaangala Community Garden

Time: 8:00 AM

City: Balaangala Community Garden, QLD

Kunbul Survival Day

Location: Townsville, QLD

Time: 5:30 AM – Dawn Ceremony of Commemoration

10:00 AM – Survival Day Walk of Solidarity

11:00 AM – Survival Day Festival

City: Townsville, QLD

We Have Survived! Sunshine Coast

Location: Sunshine Coast City Hall, corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

City: Maroochydore, Queensland

Maleny Remembrance Ceremony

Location: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentennial Lane, Maleny

Time: 9:30 AM

City: Maleny, Queensland

South Australia

Adelaide

Tandanyangga (Victoria Square) @12pm

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Mourning in the Morning / Smoking Ceremony

Location: Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama, King William Street

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

City: Adelaide, SA

North Haven Survival Day

Location: 44 Australia Two Ave, North Haven

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

City: North Haven, South Australia

Western Australia

Broome

4pm - 11pm @Gimme Club at Goolarri Media, Blackman St, Broome

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Perth

3pm – 7:30 PM @ Supreme Court Gardens, 2 Barrack Street

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Tasmania

Invasion Day - Limilinaturi / Devonport

11.30am @Tulaminakali Health Service, 106 Best Street, Devonport, TAS

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4 comments


  • Tammy

    Boorloo, Kalamunda, I’m hosting an event on Monday 27th – HEARTFELT, FLOW & MEDITATION – it involves sangha community education on Aboriginal west Australian history, easy movement stretch practice, loving-kindness mediation relaxation.
    If this aligns with this page please share https://www.yogamaya.com.au/events


  • Jade

    Any events coming up Newcastle to Taree areas?


  • Nicole Munro

    Hey CtG! Is there a list of events in Boorloo (Perth) you can share?


  • Kathryn

    More event information here! https://antar.org.au/issues/survival-day/events-listing/


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