Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library & Community Center)

Join us for Reconciliation Week 2026, themed “All In”—a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation, every single day.

The Mitcham Library Service is honoured to welcome Uncle Moogy (Major Lancelot Sumner), a senior Kaurna-Ngarrindjeri Elder from the Coorong, and Aunty Elaine (Munartu) Magias, a proud Kaurna–Narangga woman, for an evening of deep cultural reflection, storytelling, and truth-telling.

Across one powerful night, Uncle Moogy and Aunty Elaine generously shared their personal journeys, cultural knowledge, and perspectives on Aboriginal culture, community, sharing, and working together. Though each carries different lived experiences of the Stolen Generations, they came together in a spirit of strength, generosity, and healing—offering attendees a rare opportunity to listen deeply, learn, and reflect.

The evening explored:

the importance of truth-telling in understanding Australia’s shared history

the resilience and cultural continuity of First Nations communities

personal stories of survival, identity, and connection to Country

ways communities can walk together towards respect, understanding, and reconciliation

This event provided a significant and meaningful opportunity to hear from two respected cultural leaders whose voices continue to shape reconciliation efforts across South Australia. Their honesty, wisdom, and cultural leadership offered a strong foundation for ongoing community healing and shared understanding.

The Adelaide Repair Cafe is part of a global community dedicated to fixing broken household items & reducing our collective impact on the environment.

Save money by reusing or repurposing. Reduce your waste and gain a skill! Come along and help build a resilient community in these challenging times.

We welcome one item per repair booking: electronic appliances, clothing and textile repairs (Repairs only - no hemming of new items). Items must be small enough to carry. (No Whitegood such as mircowaves can not be booked for repair as these are high risk items)

The Repair Cafe requests that you remain while the repair is being carried out, to assist with repair and learn new skills. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking as these sessions are in high demand.

The City of Mitcham welcomes all to this FREE event.

Sessions are aimed at 18+ (Children are required to have parent/ guardian supervision)

Access to Tiwu Kumangka: Accessible carparks are available via the entrance on Young Street, with a sealed pathway to the building. Additional carparking available via Edwards Street carpark and on-street parking.

Please be aware that the external area of Tiwu Kumangka is still being upgraded.

Learn Kaurna with educator Jack Buckskin as part of National Reconciliation Week.

Hosted by Jack Buckskin, ‘Let’s Talk Kaurna’ workshops will be held on Wednesday 29 May, Wednesday 5 June and Wednesday 12 June at Tiwu Kumangka. Workshops will be held from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and cost $20 per session, or $45 for all three sessions.