Rockingham Centre acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Whadjuk Noongar and Binjareb Country people, and pays respects to their Elders past and present.

We recognise the cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land, which continue to be important to the Traditional Custodians living today.

National Reconciliation Week runs yearly from 27 May to 3 June. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

The week is anchored by two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey.

27 May

On this date in 1967, the Australian Government held a referendum in which more than 90% of Australian’s voted ‘Yes’ to counting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples in the census and giving the Australian Government the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

3 June

Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or land belonging to no-one. Eddie Mabo challenged the Australian legal system and fought for recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of their land.

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2026 is ‘All in’. The theme calls on all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. A reminder that reconciliation will not happen by itself, that we all have a part to play.

At Rockingham Centre, we aim to create welcoming, inclusive and safe spaces for First Nations peoples and are committed to making meaningful contributions towards a reconciled Australia.

This year’s #NRW2026 artwork is by Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, and is called Gaagal.

We are proud to be displaying the National Reconciliation Week message, which includes Otis’ artwork, across our digital screens in-centre.

Join us as we celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 by discovering and purchasing stunning, iconic works from local Aboriginal-owned businesses available at FISH, alongside original artworks and products created by Noongar OOAK Creations that reflect the rich culture and storytelling of our First Nations artists. This special event will take place on Friday, 29th May 2026, from 9am to 5pm, located near Target.

To read more about Vicinity Centres commitment to reconciliation, read our 2024-2026 Innovate Reconcilliation Action Plan here.