Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and allies from across the country will come together for a National Allyship Summit to champion continued allyship on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart, first issued to the Australian public in 2017, represents the largest ever consensus of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on a meaningful model of reform.
Since the 2023 Voice for First Nations People referendum, Allies for Uluru have continued conversations on how to collectively support and continue to progress the Uluru Statement’s core principles – Voice, Treaty and Truth.
Led by The Fred Hollows Foundation, ANTAR, and Oxfam, and backed by a coalition of over 300 member organisations, the Allies for Uluru champions action that supports the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, articulated in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
This year Allies for Uluru have partnered with the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre, University of Wollongong, to amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders on the journey forward and how allies can support.
The National Allyship Summit, taking place on International Allyship Day on 8 August, aims to foster meaningful dialogue, build relationships, and inspire action towards justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Walking beside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Allies for Uluru are committed to continuing the conversation and building support for implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
For more information about the National Allyship Summit please visit: alliesforuluru.antar.org.au/events
Oxfam Chief Executive Lyn Morgain:
“The National Allyship Summit is a pivotal moment to unite in our commitment to the principles of Voice, Treaty, and Truth as articulated in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
“Oxfam Australia has a strong, over 50-year history working as an ally with First Nations communities, and by fostering meaningful dialogue and building strong relationships, we continue to support and amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, working together towards justice and equity."
Fred Hollows Foundation Director of Social Justice and Regional Engagement Jaki Adams:
“The Fred Hollows Foundation’s commitment to working alongside our allies in implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart (Voice, Treaty, Truth) is unwavering. The Foundation has worked with and been guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for over 30 years, supporting their rights to sight, good health, and self-determination.
“Professor Fred Hollows exemplified allyship by speaking out against injustices and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and solutions.
“The National Allyship Summit provides an opportunity to discuss the necessary actions for allies to be accountable and demonstrate allyship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
ANTAR National Director Blake Cansdale:
"We say to our allies, stay the course and keep walking with us towards truth and justice. When the road is hard, this is when we must seize the opportunity to demonstrate real solidarity.”
Uluru Dialogue Co-Chair Pat Anderson:
“I am grateful for the support of the allies at this Summit, both pre and post Referendum. Their support helped us find 6.2 million new friends we didn't know we had.
The need for First Nations recognition and representation was urgent on 14 October and is still urgent now. By working together, I hope we will be able to resurface the spirit of belonging and generosity that sits at the Heart of the Uluru Statement and chart a path forward to a better future for all Australians. Looking forward to yarning on the 8th.”
Media opportunity
Location: Dharawal country, University of Wollongong - University Hall, Building 11
Time: 8:30 – 11:30am
Available for media interviews: Lyn Morgain (Oxfam), Jaki Adams (The Fred Hollows
Foundation)
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Arrival & Smoking Ceremony |
08:30 - 09:00 |
Jeremy Lasek (MC) |
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Welcome to Country & Summit Opening |
09:00 - 09:35 |
Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson Jaymee Beveridge, Vice-President UoW Amar Signh, 2023 Local Hero |
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Keynote 1: Uluru Statement from the Heart - the journey forward |
09:35 - 09:55 |
Uluru Dialogue Co-Chair Pat Anderson (Confirmed in Person) |
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KidsUni |
09:55- 10:00 |
A culturally aware performance from the local Kids’ Uni. This not-for-profit brings inclusive practices into their everyday curriculum. Kids’ Uni encourages children and families to join in working towards the initiatives in their Reconciliation Plan. |
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Panel 1: Voice, Treaty & Truth |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Voice advocate & Writer - Thomas Mayor (Confirmed in person) Professor Bronwyn Fredericks (Confirmed in person) Geoff Scott - Just Reinvest (Confirmed in person) Jaki Adams - Fred Hollows (Confirmed in person) Blake Cansdale (facilitator) - National Director, ANTAR |
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Break |
11:00 - 11:30 |
Media interviews are available with:
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For media inquiries contact:
For more information or interviews with Oxfam, please contact Lucy Brown on 0478 190 099, or lucyb@oxfam.org.au
For more information or interviews with ANTAR, please contact Phaedra Engel-Harrison on 0481 093 139, or phaedra@antar.org.au
For more information or interviews with The Fred Hollows Foundation, please contact Georgia Monaghan on 0468 264 205, or gmonaghan@hollows.org
