January 26th marks a divisive date in Australia’s history. For many First Nations people, it marks the violent and traumatic invasion of their land; an event that heralded the beginning of centuries of dispossession, violence, and systemic marginalisation.
In response to this history, Invasion Day rallies are held across the country on January 26th to acknowledge the enduring legacy of colonisation and to call for justice, reconciliation, and the recognition of Indigenous sovereignty. These protests have grown in significance over the years, with participants demanding a change to the national narrative, the acknowledgment of past wrongs, and the advancement of meaningful reforms for Indigenous communities.
If you would like to march in solidarity with First Nations Australians on January 26, below, find our guide to the Invasion Day rallies taking place across the country. For those who are unable to attend, we have also listed a variety of organisations you can donate to in support instead, below.
Meanjin / Brisbane
- 9am, Talk Black rally, Queens Gardens
- 3pm - 8pm, Last Sunset: Activist workshop and community dinner, West End Croquet Club
- 7:15am, Benarrawa Survival Day, Simpson’s Playground, end of Graceville Avenue
Gadigal / Sydney
- 7:30am, Wugulora Morning Ceremony, Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo
- 10am, Blak Caucus Invasion Day, Belmore Park
- 5pm, Blak Powerhouse, Manning House, Camperdown
- 10am - 7pm, Yabun Festival, Victoria Park, Broadway
- 7pm, Vigil: Truths, Barangaroo Reserve
Boorloo / Perth
- 12:30pm, Invasion Day Rally, Forrest Chase
- 3pm - 7pm, Birak Concert 2025, Supreme Court Gardens
Gimuy / Cairns
- 10am, Gimuy Invasion Day Rally, Fogarty Park
Kaurna / Adelaide
- 7:30am, Mourning in the Morning – Smoking Ceremony, Elder Park, King William Street
- 9am, Kura Yerlo Survival Day, North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
- 12pm, Invasion Day rally, Victoria Square
Naarm / Melbourne
- 25th Jan 2pm, Dardi Munwurro Invasion Eve Koori Market, 550 High Street Preston
- 10am, WAR Invasion Day Protest, Victoria Parliament House
- 12pm - 5pm, Our Survival Day, The Briars, Mount Martha
- 11:30am, Share The Spirit Festival, Treasury Gardens
Nipaluna / Hobart
- 11am, Invasion Day Nipaluna, 198 Elizabeth Street
Ngambri / Canberra
- 9:30am, Sovereignty Day Rally, Garema Place Canberra
- 10am, Invasion Day rally, Tent Embassy
Where to donate this Invasion Day
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Donating to the ILF helps put books in the hands of children in remote Indigenous communities. Additionally, the ILF works directly with communities via the Community Literacy Projects to help them write, illustrate and publish stories from community, with a focus on first languages.
Pay The Rent
This is an NGO based in Melbourne that seeks to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples gain access to essential funds required to pay rent.
Blaq Aboriginal Corporation
Blaq is the peak organisation for Aboriginal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people and communities in NSW. Your donation goes towards empowering these communities to live their most authentic lives.
Seed Foundation
Seed was developed to provide career pathways and wraparound support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from rural and remote communities. Donations go towards improving the health, wellbeing, and employment outcomes of First Nations Australians.
If you would like to show your support beyond January 26th, why not discover the First Nations businesses we're supporting year-round?
Feature image by Ondrej Machart via Unsplash.
