Stand up for justice
January 26 is a day to stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Each year there is talk of division, yet year after year – rain, hail or heatwave – tens of thousands of Australians come together in a powerful show of solidarity. Young people, seniors, visitors, new citizens and First Nations people take to the streets, and for many, attending has become a family tradition.
The first documented protest on this date was the 1938 Day of Mourning, and Aboriginal people have protested every year since.
Find a rally near you in Gadigal/Sydney, Naarm/Melbourne, Meanjin/Brisbane, Boorloo/Perth, or Lutruwita/Hobart and join the march. Attend safely, bring a friend, stay sun safe, and look for our yellow signs to walk with us.
NSW
Sunset Cultural Ceremony, Woronora
When: Saturday, 24 January 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora, Dharawal Land
Dawn Reflection
When: 26 January 2026, 5:20 AM – 5:40 AM
Where: Overseas Passenger Terminal – 3 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, Gadigal Land
Vigil: Belong
When: 25 January 2026, 7:00 PM – 26 January 2026, Dawn
Where: Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo Reserve Hickson Road Barangaroo NSW, Gadigal Land
Ride with us for Aboriginal Peoples
When: 26 January 2026, 7:00AM
Where: Meet at Kay-ye-my (West Esplanade, Manly)
WulgulOra Morning Ceremony
When: 26 January 2026, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Where: Walumil lawns at Barangaroo reserve, Gadigal Land
Yabun Festival
When: 26 January 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Where: Victoria Park, Broadway, Gadigal Land
Invasion Day 2026: Rally and March
When: 26 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Where: Hyde Park, Sydney, Gadigal Land
Survival Day 2026 – Honouring Culture, Strength, and Community – Katoomba
When: 26 January 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Barton Street, Katoomba North Public School, Dharug and Gundungurra Land
Blak Powerhouse
When: 26 January 2026, from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Manning House, Manning Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Gadigal Land
VICTORIA
Ballarat Survival Day Dawn Ceremony
When: 26 January 2026, 5:30AM – 7:00AM
Where: View Point, Lake Wendouree
Pilk Purriyn Truth Telling – Torquay
When: 26 January 2026, 5:30am – 7:00am
Where: Cosy Corner Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay 3228, Wadawurrung Country
Naarm Invasion Day Protest
When: 26 January 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:oo PM
Where: Parliament House of Victoria, Spring St Melbourne, Wurundjeri and Boon Warring Lands
Our Survival Day – Her Story; Matriarchs of 2026
When: 26 January 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha VIC 3934, Bunurong land
QUEENSLAND
Benarrawa Survival Day
When: 26 January 2026, 7:15 AM for a 7:30 AM start
Where: Gather at the bronze canoe, near Simpson’s playground, end of Graceville Ave, Graceville
Gimuy Rally
When: 26 January 2026, 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Where: Fogarty Park, Gimuy, Cairns
Invasion Day 2026: We Have Survived! Sunshine Coast
When: 26 January 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Sunshine Coast City Hall, corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore
Magandjin Invasion Day 2026
When: 26 January 2026, speeches starting 10AM, March starting 12PM
Where: Queens Garden, Brisbane, Magandjin
Maleny Remembrance Ceremony 2026
When: 26 January 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentennial Lane, Maleny, Jinibara/Kabi Kabi Country
Survival Day Knockouts Reconciliation Carnival 2026
When: Fri 23th – Sun 25th Jan 2026;
Where: Jones Park, Cairns
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Mourning in the Morning / Smoking Ceremony
When: 26 January 2026, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Where: Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama, King William Street, Adelaide
Survival Day – North Haven
When: 26 January 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: North Haven Surf Life Saving Club, 44 Australia II Avenue, North Haven, SA
Survival Day Tandanyangga
When: 26 January 2026, 12:00 – 5:00PM
Where: Victoria Square, Tarntanyangga (Adelaide)
Aus Lights on the River
When: 26 January 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Reflect Respect Celebrate Australia Day Smoking Ceremony and Community Breakfast
When: 26 January 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Where: Victoria Gardens, 10 Royal Street, East Perth
Invasion Day Protest
When: 26 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Where: Forrest Chase, on Wellington Street in Boorloo (Perth), Whadjuk Noongar Country
Reflect and Respect Film Dome
When: 26 January 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Langley Park, Riverside Drive
Rubibi Survival Day
When: 26 January 2026, 4:00 pm – 11:00 PM AWST
Where: Gimme Club at Goolarri Media, Blackman St, Broome
TASMANIA
Invasion Day 2026 – Nipaluna/Hobart
When: 26 January 2026, from 11:00 AM
Where: Depart TAC 198 Elizabeth Street, Nipaluna (Hobart)
Limilinaturi Invasion Day 2026
When: 26 January 2026, 11:30 AM
Where: 106 Best St, Limilinaturi (Devonport)
ONLINE
Survival Day Yarn 2026
When: 21 January 2026, 11:00AM – 12:00PM.
Be Protest Ready!
Demonstrations led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders have had a lasting impact on Indigenous Rights, even amounting to changes to the Constitution after the 1967 referendum. We’re only able to do this work now, because of the Elders who paved the way before us. This blog takes a look at how three historic protests advanced Indigenous rights in Australia.
Before you go, make sure you check out our “How to Stay Safe at a Protest” guide, take note that COVID-19 cases are back on the rise so to take precautions and wear a mask and monitor symptoms.
If you’re unable to join us at the Invasion Day Rally, there are still many ways to get involved:
Social Media Advocacy: Engage in online activism by sharing Indigenous voices and using relevant hashtags. Join discussions to boost awareness and contribute positively to Indigenous rights conversations.
Virtual Learning Events: Attend online events and webinars focused on Indigenous issues. Actively participate, ask questions where appropriate, and share insights to build an informed and engaged online community for Indigenous rights.
Petitions and Letters: Sign and share online petitions to help protect children in detention and support broader Indigenous rights. One urgent action is to call on Australian governments to end torturous practices in youth detention and raise the age of criminal responsibility. Every signature adds strength to the collective call for change and shows decision-makers that Australians expect children’s rights to be respected.
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all – and we can only do it with your support.
Act now or learn more about our human rights work.
