On Jan 26, we invite you to stand with First Peoples at one of the hundreds of Invasion Day / Survival Day events across the country.
We can’t mark January 26 as a day of celebration, because it represents the beginning of land theft, massacres, forced removals, and many other atrocities.
It’s a day to listen to First Nations and stand with them in their call for justice and equality. It’s a time to acknowledge the achievements and resilience of the world’s oldest continuing cultures and Nations that have never ceded their sovereignty.
Stand with First People. Find an event near you.
Support First Nations Communities
We’ve also compiled a list of trusted organisations and initiatives where you can donate to support First Nations-led programs and causes.
Invasion Day Protest
Where: Parliament of Victoria
When: 26th Jan, 10am
What: Protest March
Invasion Day Dawn Service
Where: Camp Sovereignty
When: 26th Jan, from 5am
What: Dawn Service
Ballarat Survival Day Dawn Ceremony
Where: View Point, Lake Wendouree
When: 26th Jan, 05.30am
What: Dawn Ceremony
SURVIVAL DAY 2026
Where: Melville Oval,
When: 26th Jan, 6pm
What: Community Event
Survival Day Gathering
Where: 62 Morgan Street
When: 26th Jan, 9am
What: Community Gathering
Celebrate Gunditj
Where: Gundijmara Country Portland Foreshore,
When: 26th Jan, 11am
What: Community Event
MOUNT MARTHA
Our Survival Day
Where: The Briars, Mount Martha
When: 26th Jan, 12pm-5pm
What: Ticketed music festival and markets.
Pilk Purriyn – Truth Telling at Sunrise
Where: Cosy Corner, Torquay
When: 26th Jan, 5.30am
What: Morning Ceremony
Survival Day Gathering
Where: Rotary Park, Warragul
When: 26th Jan, 10.30am
What: Community gathering
Mildura Survival Day
Where: Langtree Mall centre stage (walk to Jaycee Park)
When: 26th Jan, 11am
What: March and community event
Honouring the Day of Mourning – Shepparton
Where: William Cooper statue, Queens Gardens, Welsford St, Shepparton, Yorta Yorta Country
When: 25th Jan, 5.45-6pm
What: Ceremony
While we’re not affiliated, we encourage you to consider donating to trusted First Nations-led organisations if you feel so inclined and have the capacity to support.
First Peoples Assembly of Victoria
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is the independent and democratically elected body to represent Traditional Owners of Country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria.
Clothing the Gap
Clothing The Gaps is a fresh and dynamic Community brand managed by health professionals that celebrates Aboriginal people and culture. We were recognised for ourexcellence at the 2020 Dreamtime Awards and was awarded ‘Business of the year’.
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Dhadjowa
Dhadjowa Foundation is a non government funded organisation that relies solely on philanthropy, fundraising and donations. Your donation will go directly to supporting families affected by a Black death in custody and the foundations operations.
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Limited (VALs)
“Your donation will help us to ensure that everyone who wants to access high quality, culturally safe legal assistance is able to”
Nerita Waight, CEO
First Nations Futures
Redistribute wealth and collectively invest in First Nations initiatives creating intergenerational change.
Seed Mob
Your support and solidarity ensures that we can continue to build the movement for climate justice with young mob at the forefront, leading solutions to protect Country.