From May 25
To June 18, 2025
Register to join the Walk and subscribe to our newsletter
Join us for a series of community events along the route of the Walk for Truth. These gatherings provide a meaningful opportunity for all community members to talk together about the work of Victoria’s first truth-telling commission. You’ll also hear from local community leaders as they share the rich history and culture of their region.
Further details, including how to register, will be shared soon.
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Yoorrook’s Walk for Truth Launch
Sunday 25 May, 9am
Portland Town Jetty
Join the kick-off for the first day of the Walk for Truth and hear from Proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Commissioner Travis Lovett about the inspiration and aspiration for the 25-day journey ahead. This day marks the beginning the 370km Walk for Truth at the site where Victoria was first colonised 190 years ago.
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Morning Tea at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre
Monday 26 May, 9am
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, Breakwater Creek
Join for morning tea and hear from a Gunditjmara cultural guide about Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the surrounding wetlands. The World Heritage listed site, and lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
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Warrnambool Community Event
Friday 30 May, 4pm – 6pm
Civic Green, Warrnambool, 34-48 Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Join for an afternoon of talks, music and cultural activities to learn about Yoorrook Justice Commission truth telling work, and the history and culture of the traditional owners of the land.
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Colac Community Event
Friday 6 June, 5:30pm
Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre
Join us for at a special event including pre-show event for the COPACC Reconciliation Week event; before a powerful performance of ‘Of The Land on Which We Meet’ by the Na Djinang Circus, followed by post-show Q+A with Commissioner Lovett and the performers.
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Geelong Community Event
Wednesday 11 June, 6pm
National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation Institute (NIKERII) Deakin University, Geelong.
Join us on Wadawurrung Country for an important discussion with Commissioner Travis Lovett, Peter Sharp – a great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and others.
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Footscray Community Event
Monday 16 June, 2pm
Footscray Community Arts Centre
Join us on Wurundjeri Country for an important discussion with Commissioner Travis Lovett, and community leaders about the importance of truth telling.
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Parliament Community Event
Wednesday 18 June, morning
The Walk for Truth concludes at the steps of Parliament House.
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If you haven’t already, register now to receive further updates and join or support the Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth.