National Reconciliation Week 2026

National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on the role we all play in the lives of those in our community.

We remain committed to the ongoing journey toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

By working with the Aboriginal Health Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and Reconciliation Australia, Eastern Health launched our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan in October 2025. The plan demonstrates an active approach to embedding reconciliation in our organisational objectives and everyday practices.

Guided by respect and cultural understanding, Eastern Health acknowledges the deep and enduring connection that First Nations peoples have to land, culture and community. Eastern Health acknowledges the past and ongoing impacts of colonisation, including the trauma of the Stolen Generations. Further, Eastern Health acknowledges the role of health services in the past trauma inflicted upon our First Peoples, and we are dedicated to fostering healing through listening, learning, and action.

Eastern Health continues to build partnerships that honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and knowledge, ensuring that reconciliation is a shared responsibility.