Culturally safe events and activities for the broader community.
*Last updated: 12Oct26 (Links embedded in the headings. These will open in a new window.)
Oct - Now Open - The Warrawee Room - BAIRNSDALE
A place for comfort, connection, yarning and cultural support, the room is open during the day to make it easier for community members to access and enjoy.
Oct - Barrbunin Beek Program Calendar - HEIDELBERG WEST
See their full range of upcoming events for October.
Oct - Community Programs and Events - MULLUM MULLUM
See community activities calendar for October.
Oct - Social and Emotional Wellbeing Group - HEYWOOD/HAMILTON
This weekly group gives mob a chance to come together for a feed and a yarn in a culturally safe space. If you need a lift, let us know.
EOi Oct - Learning and Teaching an Australian First Nation’s Language - VIC
These courses are designed for Victorian Koories wishing to learn and strengthen heritage language knowledge and skills and teach a Victorian Koorie language.
Closing 13 Oct - Get Active Victoria Vouchers - VICTORIA
Apply for a voucher while the round is open and use it for a summer sport, winter sport or term-based activity until vouchers expire. Vouchers expire 27 April 2027.
14 Oct - First Nations Women's Breakfast - CARLTON
Join us for a morning of laughter, love, lessons, and healing with First Nations women at our breakfast event! With Shelley Ware and Emma Bamblett.
14 Oct - Film Screening: Ablaze (2021) - NORTHCOTE
This History Month, join us to see a documentary about the charismatic Aboriginal cultural leader, William “Bill” Onus.
14 Oct - Sista’s Slice Making - HORSHAM
Come along for an evening of slice making, learning and sharing recipes together.
Starting 14 Oct - MDAS Tuning into Kids - MILDURA
Are you a parent and/or a carer of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child aged 0 - 5 years? Our Tuning in to Kids program is an evidence-based parenting program to use emotion coaching to interact with our children.
15 Oct - Kids Crafternoon - SUNBURY
For school mob. Come make something creepy, kooky or downright BOO-tiful! No spooky skills required, just bring your imagination (and maybe your best monster noises).
16 Oct - Goolum Men’s Group Monthly Gathering - HORSESHOE BEND
BBQ, refreshments, fishing rods, deck chairs and sunscreen all provided.
16 Oct - Winda-Mara Carers Lunch - BREAKAWAY CREEK
Our Kinship team will be hosting a carers lunch at Tae Rak next Friday to acknowledge all of the work carers do to support our children, keeping them safe and culturally connected.
17 Oct - 21st Gala Fundraiser Event 2026 - DONCASTER
Join us for a special evening of culture, community and celebration at Mullum Mullum Aboriginal Gathering Place's 21st Annual Fundraising Gala.
Ending 18 Oct - Blak Pixels Exhibition - BRUNSWICK
Blak Pixels brings together artists working across game development, animation, illustration and screen-based media. Celebrating the breadth of contemporary First Peoples digital art practice.
Ending 18 Oct - Birrarung River Festival - MELBOURNE
Riverfest returns in 2026 with 70+ events from the source to the sea and it’s tributaries. From walks, talks and paddles to art, music, storytelling, wildlife spotting and tree planting — there's something for everyone at Riverfest.
19 Oct - Community Day featuring Walkabout Barber - ECHUCA
After their bus broke down back in August, we're so happy to share that Walkabout Barber and their deadly Barber Bus are rolling into Echuca for our rescheduled Community Day.
19 Oct - Carers Week Koorie Lunch - DALLAS
Join us to relax, connect with your community, enjoy a delicious lunch and experience live music. Carers Week is a special occasion dedicated to recognising and celebrating the extraordinary contributions of carers. We look forward to seeing you there!
21 Oct - Community Dental Clinic Day - SEYMOUR
Free Dental Services Open to all Community
21 Oct - 2 Dec - Indigenous Surfing Program - BREAMLEA
Learn to be safe in the ocean while having fun. You'll get to surfing, Learn about the ocean and have a feed after! Open to all ages! Elder's encouraged to get involved!
22 Oct - MVAC Careers Expo - ROBINVALE
The Careers Expo is your chance to meet local employers, organisations and service providers face to face - learn about job openings, training options and career pathways available right here in the local area. Free entry, all welcome!
Starting 23 Oct - Yarn & Craft Sessions - MOOROOPNA
Come along to our fortnightly Yarn & Craft Sessions!
24 Oct - Fundraising event for Elders - SHEPPARTON
Help us raise funds to support our Elders at Rumbalara Aged Care Facility! BBQ, Food and Kids activities.
24 Oct - Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children - ONLINE
These sessions are designed to support carers to strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in nurturing the cultural identity, belonging, and wellbeing of Aboriginal children in their care.
26 Oct - Life Skills Expo - MOOROOPNA
Discover the support, opportunities and activities available for you and your family in our community with the KFFE team.
27 Oct - Deadly Dads Session - WYNDHAM VALE
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander father figures and men caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids, the group meets every month on a Tuesday for a feed, yarn and catch-up aimed at building strong cultural identities and connection to community.
29 Oct - Ngwala Community BBQ - RICHMOND
Sausage sizzle and coffee van.
Nov - Respectful Relationships - CHARLEMONT
Through workshops and yarning circles, we’ll explore healthy relationships, healing from family and lateral violence, and ways we can strengthen our connection to Culture, Community and one another.
Ending Nov - Wellbeing Through Art Exhibition - BENDIGO
The exhibition showcases artworks celebrating creativity, connection and wellbeing.
Closing 1 Nov - First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams 2027 - VIC
Selected trams will hit the streets in May/June 2027 as part of RISING’s program. Applications are open to individuals and collectives at any stage of their career. Artists must be First Peoples living and working in Victoria or Victorian Traditional Owners.
3 Nov - Wathaurong Respectful Relationships - CHARLEMONT
Through workshops and yarning circles, we’ll explore healthy relationships, healing from family and lateral violence, and ways we can strengthen our connection to Culture, Community and one another.
7 Nov - Mountains to Rivers Festival - NAGAMBIE
Presented by wawa biik, the Mountains to Rivers Festival on Taungurung Country is a family friendly event that brings communities together to celebrate Biik. Mob rates available for community.
12 & 26 Nov - Learn to Stand Up and Paddle Board - BALLARAT
Come join us for a feed and a Stand Up Paddle board session. Free for the entire family, everyone welcome. All equipment and life jackets supplied.
18 Nov - Wathaurong Respectful Relationships - CHARLEMONT
Through workshops and yarning circles, we’ll explore healthy relationships, healing from family and lateral violence, and ways we can strengthen our connection to Culture, Community and one another.
18 Nov - Rainbow Mob Gathering - SEBASTOPOL
Do you have ideas & feedback on how we can better support our Rainbow Mob?
20 Nov - Walk to Change the Story - EAST GIPPSLAND
Walk to Change the Story is back, bringing our community together to stand against gender-based violence and family violence.
26 Nov - Join us for HAND UP Day! - HORSHAM
HAND UP is an Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander mental health awareness campaign initiated by Goolum Goolum to acknowledge those who are struggling and empower Community to rally around each other.
26 Nov - VACCA Carer Cultural Connection Day - MELBOURNE
Join other carers of Aboriginal children for a day of connection, learning, and yarning on Kulin Nation Country.
27 Nov - BADAC Twilight Market - BALLARAT
That's right, the BADAC Twilight Market is back again for 2026!!
Ending 29 Nov - BIYAL Exhibition - CASTLEMAINE
A free exhibition featuring the creative mind of Traditional Owners, allies, and the cultural act of giving back to Country. Presenting the wood gifted from the Guildford Biyal (Red gum) - known affectionately as the Guildford Big Tree.
EOi Dec - Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program guidelines - VIC
Assists in addressing a range of barriers to the community’s participation in sport and active recreation across the state. Applications open until funding allocation is exhausted.
1 Dec - Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children - ONLINE
These sessions are designed to support carers to strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in nurturing the cultural identity, belonging, and wellbeing of Aboriginal children in their care.
8 Dec - Goolum Goolum Christmas Celebrations - STAWELL
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas celebration and community connection.
10 Dec - Goolum Goolum Christmas Celebrations - HORSHAM
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas celebration and community connection.
16 - 18 Dec - Karreeta Koornong Maar End of Year Camp - WINDA-MARA
Expressions of Interest are now open for our Karreeta Koornong Maar End of Year Camp! RSVP by Friday 30 October.
Ending Dec - First Nations Community Connections Program - PAKENHAM
This is a relaxed and welcoming space to come together, have a yarn, enjoy a feed, and connect with local community, services, and culture. Whether you come on your own or bring family along, held on the second last Friday of the month.
2027
6/7 Feb - Cultural Connections Retreat - HEALESVILLE
Bringing First Nations Carers together for a weekend of connection, learning and development. Immersed in Cultural Therapeutic Ways, social and emotional wellbeing, Men’s and Women’s Business and supporting our mob in Out of Home Care. Hosted by VACCA.
14 Feb - Take Back the Track - AUS
We are calling on groups or individuals to join the annual National. Take Back the Track Day. Events across the country. See link for more details.
Closing 11 Apr - Bunjilaka Reawakening Deep Water Knowledge - CARLTON
ngiyama mirrim baany yulendj brings together creative practice and Indigenous-led research to uncover the hidden waterways, memories and histories that continue to shape Boonwurrung Country beneath Melbourne’s modern urban landscape.
12 - 22 May - Theatre: Swim - SOUTHBANK
Ilbijerri Production. Sizzling hot concrete. Rainbow towels on half-dead grass. On a hot summer’s day, bodies of all shapes, colours and sizes journey to the public pool longing to do one thing… swim.
Closing 31 Aug 2027 - Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme - AUS
For for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who were removed from their families or communities as a child in the Northern Territory (before 1 July 1978), the Australian Capital Territory (before 11 May 1986) or the Jervis Bay Territory.