Walk for Truth – Community Events
From May 25
To June 18, 2025
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Walk legs and community events on the Walk for Truth are now open! Sign up for your spot to join the Walk and community events along the way.
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Key walk information
Join us for a series of community events along the route of the Walk for Truth. These gatherings provide a meaningful opportunity for all community members to talk together about the work of Victoria’s first truth-telling commission. You’ll also hear from local community leaders as they share the rich history and culture of their region.
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Geelong Community Event
When: Wednesday 11 June, 6pm
Where: National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation Institute (NIKERII) Deakin University, Geelong.
Join us on Wadawurrung Country for an important discussion with Commissioner Travis Lovett, Peter Sharp – a great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and others.
Sign up for the Geelong Community Event
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Footscray Community Event
When: Monday 16 June, 2pm
Where:Footscray Community Arts Centre
Join us on Wurundjeri Country for an important discussion with Commissioner Travis Lovett, and community leaders about the importance of truth telling.
Sign up for the Footscray Community Event
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Whitten Oval Community Event, Footscray
When: June 17th, 9am-10.30am
Where: Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly Street, Footscray
Join us at Whitten Oval for ceremony and a message stick exchange with Wurundjeri Traditional Owners and Commissioner Lovett. There will also be the opportunity to hear from a panel including Wotjobaluk and Dja Dja Wurrung woman and Western Bulldogs Director Belinda Duarte, Commissioner Travis Lovett and Wurundjeri Elders. Tea, coffee and a light breakfast will also be provided.
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Parliament Community Event
When: Wednesday 18 June, morning
Where: The Walk for Truth concludes at the steps of Parliament House.
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If you haven’t already, register now to receive further updates and join or support the Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth.
