WAFC joins Walk for ReconciliationTuesday, May 30, 2023 - 12:37 PM

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, culture, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and this year’s theme ‘Be a Voice for Generation’ encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. 

The West Australian Football Commission is proud to be a part of the Reconciliation Street Banner Program. The program runs each year, with colourful street banners flying across the State featuring artwork from an emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artist.   

This year, the banner’s artwork – Jartuti, has been designed by artist Beverley Rogers. Taking part in Reconciliation Street Banner Program demonstrates the Commission’s support for reconciliation and commemorates two historically significant events in Australia’s reconciliation journey – 27 May marks the anniversary of the successful 1967 referendum and 3 June marks the anniversary of the Mabo decision.  

The WAFC’s banner will be located in Forrest Place and will add to the hundreds of other banners flying proud and high across Western Australia during National Reconciliation Week, encouraging us all to walk together in reconciliation. 

WAFC’s Aboriginal Program Manager, Phil Narkle said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a long history with football in Western Australia since the game began. 

“Reconciliation Week is a time for our football community to come together to work towards a reconciled country, where we can continue to support and promote opportunities, connection and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who play our great game,” he said.  

“Engaging in events such as the Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program and the Walk for Reconciliation on Friday 2 June, is important to build connection and contribute to achieving reconciliation.” 

On Friday 2 June, the WAFC will take part in the Walk for Reconciliation at the beautiful Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park).