Following National Sorry Day on May 26th, today, May 27th marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.

On this historic day in 1967, over 90 per cent of Australians voted in a national referendum to change the Constitution and allow the government to make laws for all Australian people (not excluding Indigenous people) and to include Indigenous Australians in the Census data.

June 3rd marks the end of NRW and is another significant date in our history; on June 3rd 1992, the landmark Mabo decision was handed down by the High Court, which represented legal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples deep and special relationship to the land, paving the way for land rights called Native Title.

This week it’s all about our Indigenous peoples; it’s a time to reflect and learn about our shared histories and cultures and to get involved in the national reconciliation effort.

The 2014 theme for NRW is Let’s Walk the Talk.

Reconciliation Australia’s CEO Leah Armstrong says the idea behind the 2014 theme is encouraging the Australian community to do more than talk about reconciliation and to take action. Armstrong urges Australians to do something in their communities, workplaces and families to break down racial and cultural barriers and raise awareness for the reconciliation effort.

With over 800 events taking place during NRW, there is every opportunity for Australians to be involved.

In Gold Coast City, our iconic theme park Dreamworld are on board for NRW, with free bush tucker tasting at the Kai Kai café, special performances, Indigenous face painting and the chance to hear staff greet guests in local Yugambeh language. There’s a range of morning teas, bush walks, talks and more – for more events in your postcode, check out NRW events

Robina’s own Bond University are committed to walking the talk and helping to address the significant disadvantage faced by Indigenous Australians in higher education outcomes. Through the support of corporate and community partnerships, Bond University offer an Indigenous Scholarship Program, giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students access to quality tertiary education with a mission to facilitate generational change.

CBDRobina are extremely proud sponsors of Indigenous students in the Bond University Indigenous program.

Gold Coast City, let’s get informed this week; read, learn, watch, attend, think, talk and most definitely walk for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.

Stay up to date with all the issues throughout NRW by visiting NRW website, Reconciliation Australia’s Facebook and Twitter. Search and post using #NRW2014.

For more information about Bond’s Indigenous Program, visit Bond University