First Nations Community Calendar

A practical, date-ordered guide to significant public events involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, active Elders, cultural leaders and First Nations ally organisations. Priority is given to Brisbane and South-East Queensland, followed by selected national dates.

The companion page, the First Nations Newsfeed, tells you who reports these stories and who owns the outlets.

Priority dates at a glance

Three dates stand out for community connection, cultural participation, and public visibility.

• Fri11SepPriorityTruth TellingBattle of Meewah CommemorationTobruk Memorial Drive, Toowoomba, 10 am. Multuggerah and the allied peoples of the Darling Downs, remembered on the escarpment that looks across to Meewah.Read the full listing ↓
• Sat–Sun12–13SepPriorityFreeQuandamooka Festival 2026Two days of culture on Minjerribah, in the season of the whale migration.Read the full listing ↓
• Mon21SepPriorityFreeBrisbane Peace Lecture 2026International Day of Peace, on youth justice and First Nations futures, at St John’s Cathedral. Booking is open.Read the full listing ↓

Each of these three deserves protection in your diary.

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Gatherings here in Brisbane and South-East Queensland that fall beyond the rolling window, listed early because they are worth putting in the diary now.

Regular, low-barrier gatherings running through September, October and November, all free with no bookings required unless noted.

• Every MonYarn Up Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Nambour, Mondays 3 pm to 5 pm. All First Nations people and their families are invited for a BBQ, a yarn and an activity, strengthening culture, connection and community. No bookings required.
• Sep–NovThe Gathering series Queen Street Mall Main Stage, Wednesdays 12 to 1 pm. Free First Nations performance, storytelling, food and culture: Muralappi Arts with Jessica Skeen (30 Sep), Toni Janke (7 Oct), Zayne Hall (14 Oct), native foods and healthy cooking with Destiny Dewis (28 Oct), Benjin Maza (11 Nov), Georgia Corowa (18 Nov), and the End of Year Mini Markets (25 Nov). All ages; no bookings required.
• MondaysWeaving on Yarun Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree, selected Mondays 10 am to 12 pm. Drop in with local First Nations residents and Elders to learn basket weaving and share conversation, a partnership with the Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment Council. Free; no booking required; the library page lists the next date.
• Last FriToowoomba Black Coffee TAFE Cafeteria, 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba City, last Friday of the month, 7.30 am to 8.30 am (30 Oct, 27 Nov). A relaxed Indigenous business and community networking breakfast coordinated by Adam Wenitong of Adapt Mentorship. Free; RSVP requested.
• 12 SepBenarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Avenue, Graceville, Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm. A small solidarity gathering of First Nations and non-Indigenous community members to share news, reflect on recent community events and plan future ones alongside Benarrawa’s community development workers. Bring a small plate to share if you wish; tea and coffee are provided. All welcome.
• 10, 11, 16 SepFirst 5 Forever: Jarjum Stories Carina, Mt Ommaney and Brisbane Square libraries. Free First Nations storytime sessions for children aged 0 to 5. No bookings required.
• 11 SepWomen’s Yarning Circle Five Bridges, Friday 12 to 2 pm. A free, women-only yarning circle offering connection, culture and support.
• FortnightlyThrough Mununjali Eyes showcase tours kuril dhagun, State Library of Queensland, Level 1, South Bank. Free tours of the Wayne Coolwell showcase run fortnightly, led by First Nations guides and alternating with tours led by a special guest. The showcase itself runs until 18 October 2026. Registration required; the showcase contains images of people who have died.

Selected national events that may justify travel, online participation or local ally programming.

• 2 SepIndigenous Literacy Day National and online. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation celebrates First Nations stories, cultures and languages on the 2026 theme Country Is Our Teacher, with a free film and livestream presented with the Sydney Opera House, now available on demand.
• 1–31 OctIndigenous Business Month Nationwide. A month-long showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business leadership, on the 2026 theme Local and Connected. Queensland gatherings appear on the Business Queensland events calendar through October.

• Confirm the final start time, venue entrance and ticket or registration status on the official page.
• Check accessibility, transport and parking information directly with the organiser.
• Use the event organiser's preferred terminology and acknowledge the host community.
• For community networking, arrive early and prioritise respectful conversation over promotion.

Gatherings outside South-East Queensland that are significant enough to be worth the journey. Advance registration is recommended for all of these.

Exhibitions provide flexible options for anyone who cannot attend a fixed-date gathering, and can support informed conversation before community meetings, talks or ally-organised events.

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Compiled 13 July 2026; last updated 9 September 2026. Event schedules, ticket availability and registration deadlines can change; the official organiser page should be treated as the final authority. Community organisations, councils, libraries and cultural venues may announce further events after this guide was compiled.