The Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards are the only national awards program that recognises and celebrates Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives – across the Government, Catholic and Independent sectors.

Narragunnawali (pronounced narra-gunna-wally) is a word from the language of the Ngunnawal people. It means alive, wellbeing, coming together and peace and is used with permission of the United Ngunnawal Elder’s Council.

Finalist schools and early learning services are acknowledged for the ways in which they strengthen relationships, build respect, and provide meaningful opportunities in the classroom, around the school or early learning service, and with the community. Held every two years since 2017; the Narragunnawali Awards 2025 are the fifth awards to celebrate outstanding commitments to reconciliation within the education sector.

Nominate a School or Early Learning Service.

There are two categories

Schools: this category incorporates primary, secondary, senior secondary and combined schools within the Government, Independent or Catholic sectors.

Early Learning: this category incorporates early childhood education and care, preschool, family day care and out of school hours care services.

Nominate now

Nominations close 18 April 2025.