Helping Hand

National Reconciliation Week 2026 is a time for all of us to reflect, learn and take meaningful action. This year’s theme, All In, is a reminder that Reconciliation is something we all share responsibility for every day, not just this week.

Being “all in” means listening, learning and showing respect, while supporting positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s about moving beyond awareness and taking steps that help build a more inclusive future.

At Helping Hand, we’re proud to take a local step forward by renaming a wing at our North Adelaide care home in honour of Gladys Elphick MBE, an inspiring Kaurna, Narungga and Ngadjuri woman, community leader and advocate for Aboriginal rights. The new name replaces one that doesn’t reflect our values, given its association with harm inflicted on Aboriginal people, and it ensures the space better represents respect, truth and inclusion. This recognition reflects our commitment to acknowledging the history, culture and contributions of First Nations people in the communities we serve.

Reconciliation isn’t something that happens on its own, it happens when we’re all in, together. Find out more on the Reconciliation Australia website: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

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