National Sorry Day community event

Sun 26 May 2024
10:00 am 11:30 am
Balwyn Community Centre

412 Whitehorse Road
Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Free
05/26/2024 10:00 am 05/26/2024 11:30 am National Sorry Day community event Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.Join us for a special performance by Kutcha Edwards, multi-award winner, proud Mutti Mutti songman and a survivor of the Stolen Generations using his mesmeric music to create connections across cultures, generations​ and spaces. His charismatic stage presentations deepen our understanding of Australia’s first people.As a respected Elder, activist​ and survivor from the Stolen Generations, a Kutcha live experience takes you on a journey with stories from his life, that segue so eloquently into each song choice lifting your spirit. His voice is like a light force. It guides you through tales of justice, heritage​ and forgiveness.At the heart of it Kutcha’s music is pure soul.We invite the community to join us on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country as we come together to listen, learn​ and reflect. We also acknowledge the strength and resilience of Stolen Generation survivors.This is a free event. Places are limited for this event and bookings are essential.To learn more about National Sorry Day visit the National Sorry Day - Reconciliation Australia website.Accessibility at this spaceAccessibility features include:accessible car parkingaccessible drop-off areaautomatic doorsaccessible toiletsrampsclear signagequiet areasrest area for assistance animals.We can provide Auslan interpretation at this event. We need at least 2 weeks to confirm an interpreter. If you contact us closer to the event, we may not be able to organise an interpreter in time. You can contact us to request an interpreter or talk to us about other accessibility services. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.

Join us for a special performance by Kutcha Edwards, multi-award winner, proud Mutti Mutti songman and a survivor of the Stolen Generations using his mesmeric music to create connections across cultures, generations​ and spaces. His charismatic stage presentations deepen our understanding of Australia’s first people.

As a respected Elder, activist​ and survivor from the Stolen Generations, a Kutcha live experience takes you on a journey with stories from his life, that segue so eloquently into each song choice lifting your spirit. His voice is like a light force. It guides you through tales of justice, heritage​ and forgiveness.

At the heart of it Kutcha’s music is pure soul.

We invite the community to join us on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country as we come together to listen, learn​ and reflect. We also acknowledge the strength and resilience of Stolen Generation survivors.

This is a free event. Places are limited for this event and bookings are essential.

To learn more about National Sorry Day visit the National Sorry Day - Reconciliation Australia website.

Accessibility at this space

Accessibility features include:

  • accessible car parking
  • accessible drop-off area
  • automatic doors
  • accessible toilets
  • ramps
  • clear signage
  • quiet areas
  • rest area for assistance animals.

We can provide Auslan interpretation at this event. We need at least 2 weeks to confirm an interpreter. If you contact us closer to the event, we may not be able to organise an interpreter in time. You can contact us to request an interpreter or talk to us about other accessibility services.

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Community events team