Logan celebrates Reconciliation Week from kindy to Elders

From kindy kids to Logan District Elders, the Logan community is going ‘All In’ to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 from 27 May to 3 June.

The 2026 theme ‘All In’ is National Reconciliation Week’s call-to-action, encouraging Australians to actively contribute to reconciliation and help build a more equitable future, so Logan locals, young and old, are celebrating together.

Events throughout Logan include art exhibitions at Logan Art Gallery, kids craft and story time sessions at various Logan libraries, a First Nations exhibition at the Living Museum of Logan at Kingston Butter Factory, childcare centre fun in Waterford, and a community-led event at Woodridge with cultural and hands-on activities.

Check out how you can get involved this week:

Logan Libraries: Free National Reconciliation Week Series, 27 May to 5 June

At libraries in Logan Village, Beenleigh, Logan Hyperdome, Marsden, Logan Central and Logan North, take your children to Story Time sessions to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. This is a First 5 Forever program ideal for children from birth to 5 years and their families or carers. No bookings are required. For details visit National Reconciliation Week Series | Logan Libraries.

At Greenbank Library and Logan West Library, join in a creative kids craft session for ages 5 to 11.

Activities include creating colourful wooden animals designed by Indigenous Wonnarua Artist Kerri-Ann Taggart. Explore and discover robots, art, craft, coding and much, much more. A parent or caregiver should attend for the duration of the session.

Book your craft session attendance at National Reconciliation Week Series | Logan Libraries.

Woodridge State High School: ‘All In’ Logan Reconciliation Event, 28 May

The All In: Logan Reconciliation Event 2026 will take place on Thursday 28 May at Woodridge State High School.

Delivered in partnership by Logan District Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders, YFS Ltd, and Logan City Council, the event brings together schools, cultural groups, organisations and local services.

Reflecting on the 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme, All In, students from Woodridge State High School have worked alongside Elders and community leaders to help plan and deliver the day, highlighting the role everyone plays in reconciliation.

The event places a strong focus on intergenerational connection, recognising the role young people play in carrying reconciliation forward, guided by the knowledge and leadership of Elders.

Designed to be welcoming for Elders, families, young people and the broader Logan community, the day will feature cultural performances, including Woodridge State High School’s Bulkairi dancers.

The program includes youth-led activities, community arts, cultural learning and wellbeing experiences, along with opportunities to connect with over 20 local services across employment, education, health and community support, including Queensland Police Service and Queensland Fire Service.

Families and young people can take part in creative activities and games, including a family-friendly inflatable sports activity delivered by AFL Queensland.

Free food will be provided, including a BBQ, fairy floss, popcorn and snow cones. Free transport from Logan Central to the high school will be available on the day with TransitCare.

Aunty Margaret Finlay, Secretary for Logan District Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders, says this year’s All In theme is about coming together in reconciliation as one.

‘Across all generations – we are one mob,’ she says.

Logan Councillor Teresa Lane, for Division 2, says the event is a great example showing how the diverse local community is built on strong connections.

‘It’s really encouraging to see young people and Elders coming together to lead conversations about reconciliation and what it means for our city,’ Cr Lane says.

CEO of YFS Ltd, Christopher John, says ‘reconciliation takes all of us’.

‘What’s powerful about this event is seeing young people step forward alongside Elders, learning from each other and leading change together,’ he says.

For details visit: All In: Logan Reconciliation Event – Our Logan

Logan Art Gallery: Exhibitions and Up late – Artists in conversation, 29 May

Explore current exhibitions at the Logan Art Gallery until 13 June and enjoy an artist talk this week on Friday 29 May.

Exhibitions include Inner dreaming: spirit and healing, which shares Springwood artist Sally Terare’s personal journey through art.

Sally’s paintings explore identity, healing and connection to Country. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own stories and emotions, offering a quiet space to think, feel and connect.

Another exhibition is Three Echoes – Western Desert art, which explores the poetic notion of echoes. Curated by celebrated curator, writer, artist and activist, Djon Mundine OAM FAHA, Three Echoes – Western Desert art showcases 81 paintings, prints and batiks by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the Western Desert regions of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Another exhibition Thread: Connecting stories and community traces the relationships between garments and the histories, labour and knowledge systems of First Nations people. The National Portrait Gallery of Australia worked with Logan Art Gallery, Logan-based artists and community members to co-design the exhibition.

At the Living Museum of Logan, storytelling sits at the heart of the visitor experience, and nowhere is that more evident than within the museum’s dedicated First Nations exhibition space. 

ABOVE: ‘Generational Knowledge: Our Voices, Our Power’, installation view of exhibition at Living Museum of Logan. Photo: Marty Pouwelse.

The space was co-curated alongside Logan’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and serves as a place for culture, knowledge and lived experiences to be shared in an authentic and meaningful way. 

Currently on display is Generational Knowledge: Our Voices, Our Power – an exhibition with local Elders and inspired by the importance of passing knowledge onto future generations. 

Museum Curator (Acting) Elen Kline says reconciliation in museums and community spaces begins with listening. Elen says the project was deeply shaped by the voices and vision of the Elders involved. 

‘Our role was to support their vision and translate it into a physical exhibition while being mindful of practical implications,’ Elen says. 

‘A key part of this process was taking the time to build genuine relationships. Creating space for trust and open dialogue allows people to feel comfortable in sharing their knowledge and stories, which was invaluable to this project.’ 

The exhibition’s central themes of knowledge-sharing, community and future generations continue to resonate strongly with visitors. A standout feature of the exhibition is a mural of a palm tree created by local artists Jessica Skeen and CJ Hartley. 

‘The local Elders felt that the palm tree was an all-encompassing symbol of the passing down of knowledge and uplifting the next generation,’ Elen says. 

‘Only with all parts of the palm tree can the tree flourish, and only with all the different parts of our community can the next generation flourish.’ 

PHOTO AT TOP: First Nations Elders and their families, museum staff, Cr Tony Hall (back row on the left), and Cr Teresa Lane (front row on the right) all gathered at the opening of ‘Generational Knowledge: Our Voices, Our Power’. Photo: Marty Pouwelse.

Woodlands Early Education Centre: Reconciliation-focused activities

Throughout National Reconciliation Week, Queensland Childcare Services centres will offer reconciliation-focused activities for children including storytelling, yarning circles, music, art experiences and nature-based learning activities aimed at helping children engage with First Nations cultures in meaningful ways that foster respect and a deeper appreciation of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing.

QCCS Woodlands Early Education Centre Director Nicole Churchward says their children will be engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories including Tiddalik the Frog and The Rainbow Serpent, to further encourage conversations around community and connection to country.

‘Our educators have been critically reflecting on the learning experiences and practices we offer to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded authentically and respectfully,’ Ms Churchward says.

‘These experiences encourage children to become more curious and engaged in conversations about culture and community.’

QCCS General Manager Laura Faalili says early learning environments play a critical role in shaping children’s understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives.

‘At QCCS, we are committed to creating environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded into everyday learning experiences, not just explored during special occasions,’ Ms Faalili says.

‘Reconciliation starts with education, and early childhood is one of the most important stages for nurturing inclusion and positive attitudes that support children to value diversity and belonging.’

‘We believe respectful engagement with Elders and local Indigenous communities is essential in helping children develop cultural awareness, empathy and a sense of shared responsibility,’ Ms Faalili says.