🖤💛❤️ How to be an Ally on 'January 26' (webinar date Jan 22nd)
'Australia Day', 'Survival Day', 'Invasion Day'. 'Day of Mourning'
📅 Date: Thursday January 22 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT
💻 Recording available for 7 days
Join our live and interactive webinar designed for workplaces and Allies who want to navigate January 26 in a way that honours First Nations peoples.
Led by Aunty Munya Andrews (Aboriginal Elder) and Carla Rogers (Co-Director and Ally), this session moves beyond slogans and “date debates” into deeper understanding and action. We’ll explore the origins and impacts of Australia Day, why many First Nations peoples mark it as “Survival Day”, and what meaningful allyship looks like before, on and after January 26.
What you’ll learn and experience:
- Understand the History: Trace the origins of January 26 and how it became our national day, including key moments that shape how it’s viewed today.
- Explore the Complexity: Understand why the date is painful and contentious for many, and how it affects cultural safety, belonging and wellbeing for First Nations colleagues.
- Plan Respectful Responses: Gain practical ideas for communication, acknowledgements, and workplace activities that are culturally mindful and inclusive.
- Take Confident Ally Action: Learn specific words, actions and boundaries Allies can use to stand alongside First Nations peoples and reduce cultural load around January 26.
- Live Q&A: Have your questions answered by Aunty Munya and Carla throughout the session, with an optional extended Q&A afterwards for those who want to go deeper.
- 7-Day Recording Access: A link to the playback will be sent to all ticket holders.
There will be no judgement, shame, or blame - just an open, welcoming space where you will leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and empowered to take action.
“Powerful, refreshingly practical and honest - the best D&I webinar I’ve attended. You created a safe, no blame, no shame space that moved me to be an active ally.”
- “Cultural Safety” webinar participant (Nov 2025)
“A true booster shot for allyship—I left with clear language to interrupt racism respectfully, real examples, and the confidence to ‘step up and stand beside.’”
- “Cultural Safety” webinar participant (Nov 2025)
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