Events by Our Group:
Next regular meeting of the Unley Allies
Next meeting will be Monday 3 February, 7pm to 8:30pm
Unley Uniting Church, 187 Unley Road, Unley in the community room. Enter via the glass doors off Edmund Street at the rear of the church.
Anyone interested is invited to attend, no booking required.
Flyers for upcoming community events:
Community Events:
The following events have been selected based upon accessibility and interest to our members:
Mourning in the Morning
Sunday 26 January, 7:30am to 8:45am
Elder park / Tarntanya Wama
South Australians are warmly invited to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, histories, cultures and perspectives at the Australia Day Council of SA’s Mourning in the Morning event early on 26 January 2025.
Gather at 7.30am for a welcome to Kaurna country, followed by First Nations speakers, musicians, dancers, and interactive activities grounded in respect. The event will conclude at 8.45am with a smoking ceremony conducted by respected Elder Uncle Moogy Sumner.
Day of Mourning Service
Sunday 26 January, 9:30am to 11:00am
Unley Uniting Church, 187 Unley Road, Unley
Join us for a special service of worship. Guest Preacher: Rev Lyn Leane.
You are all welcome. See flyer on this webpage.
Survival Day SA 2025
Sunday 26 January at 11:00am
Tandanyangga (Victoria Square, Adelaide)
Come join us on the 26th of January 2025 to Continue the fight for the rights of First Nations People Here in SA & Across the Country.
Listen to our Incredible Speakers & Deadly Performers from across our state Speak truth & strength through Powerful Performances and Speaches throughout the day!
This event is open to everyone of all backgrounds.
If anyone has any inquiries please don’t hesitate to contact Natasha Wanganeen through FaceBook or email.
nwanganeen@yahoo.com
Aus Lights on the River 2025
Sunday, 26 January, 5pm to 11pm
Elder Park / Tartanya Wama, Adelaide SA
Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2025, with a free program of events that reminds us we are all part of the story. The event will showcase Our SA Story through immersive, visually engaging light, vision, and sound installations supported with complimentary children’s activations.
Under the theme of Respect, Reflect, Celebrate. The 2025 Aus Lights on the River Program will be inspired by creative visions of Belonging to Country and Connecting to Nature.
Respecting Country Parade
Sunday 26 January, 7pm to 8pm
Across the Riverbank Precinct Bridge, down to Elder park / Tarntanya Wama
Starting at 7 pm, the Parade will begin at Adelaide Oval on War Memorial Drive before travelling over the Torrens River Footbridge into Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama. You can view the parade in designated areas or from Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama.
The Respecting Country Parade is a vibrant celebration of more than 60 South Australian communities, highlighting the diversity and richness of our state. It is a coming together in a spirit of inclusion and respect.
Before the Respecting Country Parade, the Australian Defence Force will conduct a ceremony at 7 pm on the Torrens Parade Ground with a 21-gun salute, national anthem, flag ceremony and an Airforce flypast. The public can view this from the perimeter of the Torrens Parade Ground in designated areas proscribed by the ADF. The significance of the 21-gun salute is that it is a gesture of friendship, respect, and trust and is always fired with an odd number of rounds because this is considered lucky.
Official Ceremony
January 26, 8pm to 9pm
Elder Park / Tarntanya Wana
Join us for the Official Ceremony on January 26th at Elder Park, where we reflect on who we are as Australians.
This unforgettable event will feature heartfelt performances by singer-songwriter John Schumann, the Adelaide Youth Orchestra conducted by Keith Crellin OAM, and the contemporary a cappella group, the Festival Statesman Chorus, under the musical direction of Dr. Julian Ferraretto.
The Knowledge Project
Wednesday 5 February 2025, 10am to 11am, Minor Works Building Community Centre
Wednesday 12 February 2025, 10am to 11am, North Adelaide Community Centre
Join us to explore The Knowledge Project, an inspiring initiative designed to bridge gaps in understanding of Kaurna history, culture, and language.
Supported by a three-year Strategic Partnerships grant from the City of Adelaide, Kuma Kaaru, in collaboration with Nucleus, has brought this vision to life. Over the past year, they’ve launched the Knowledge Project Website and unveiled the first two videos Modern History and Spirituality.
These resources offer accessible and engaging content to spark meaningful, informed conversations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Led by Jack Buckskin, founder of Kuma Kaaru Cultural Services, the workshops will provide a unique opportunity to connect with Jack in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.
Participants can ask questions, gain insights, and contribute to shaping the next phase of this project.
Join us and be part of this journey toward deeper cultural understanding and connection. Registrations are essential at the links below.
ABC Program: Speaking Out
Speaking Out with Larissa Behrendt considers Politics, Arts and Culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives. SPEAKING OUT airs on Radio National on Fridays at 12 noon and is replayed on Sundays on ABC Local Radio at 9pms. It is also conveniently available (including back issues) as a Podcast. Worth listening to.
Research Survey: 2023 Voice to Parliament Referendum
We are seeking participants to take part in a quick survey developed as part of a psychology honours research project through the University of South Australia.
The aim of the study is to understand factors which influenced how people voted in the 2023 Voice to Parliament Referendum.
Participation is voluntary and open to Australian citizens aged 18 and over. All responses are anonymous.
If you can spare 15-20 minutes, we would greatly appreciate you completing the survey and contributing to this important research.
Please feel free to also share the survey link with your networks if you are comfortable.
Participants have the chance to win 1 of 6 $50 gift vouchers to say thank you for their time.