National Sorry Day - a time for acknowledging the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors.
Nowra’s Annual Sorry Day Event welcomes all members of the community to commemorate and reflect on the part we play in the healing process for our people and nation.
Since its inception in the early 2000s, many people have gathered in Nowra to take part in the National Sorry Day Bridge Walk. People from local Aboriginal Communities, non-Indigenous communities, kids from local schools, government and non-government organisations, along with groups from Sydney and surrounds, have all joined together in the three-kilometre walk from Moorehouse Park across the bridge and up to Bomaderry Homes.
“National Sorry Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the suffering and strength of our Stolen Generations and our Elders, and acknowledge the trauma they felt that continues to reverberate down through time.” SCMSAC CEO Craig Ardler.
This year, due to the growing number of attendees and their safety, the commemorative walk will begin at Harry Sawkins Park and continue along Scenic Drive up to the Nowra Showgrounds. The walk will be followed by speeches, stories, dance, music, sausage sizzle and picnic lunch. The event will acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation.
“This year, we are encouraging attendees to write, colour, or create their own unique commemorative flower as a symbol of support for our Stolen Generations. Attendees can print the template available on our website or pick up one from the Jane Ardler Centre. Bring along your decorated flower on Sorry Day and add it to the commemorative artwork.”
Wade Longbottom - Heath & Wellbeing Manager and Event Organiser
Event Date: Monday 26th May 2025
Event Venue: Nowra Showground - Added Area (Bottom field)
Walking Route: From Harry Sawkins Park to the Nowra Showground
Event Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm (assemble 9:30am for walk commencing at 10am)
For more information and media enquiries please contact Jessica McGeachie (02) 4448 0200.
