Connection Day 2026

Graphic for event Connection Day 2026, 10am-1pm 26/01/2026, Torakina Park - Brunswick Heads. Bundjalung Country

When

to

Where

Torakina Park
South Beach Rd
Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
Australia

Why

The Merrigingi Foundation presents CONNECTION DAY 2026.

Welcoming the whole community to come together to connect, remember, and celebrate the LOVE OF COUNTRY.

The day is guided by the values of Yubbrah Yirrabal, meaning oneness of spirit, and Yubbrah Belogaman, meaning one blood.

These values reflect unity, shared identity, and deep cultural connection. The event is grounded in Bundjalung Minjungbal Jugun culture and is led by Elders with a strong focus on truth-telling, leaving space for learning, reflection, and cultural respect.

The day begins at 10:00am with an opening ceremony and Welcome to Country. Throughout the day, there will be kids’ activities, face painting, live performances, DJs, open mic and the HIGH TIDE BRIDGE JUMP at 2:30pm.

Environmental and other groups including Save Wallum, Rising Tide NR, The Climate Justice Alliance, Friends of Palestine NR, The Bob Browne Foundation & Forest Surveys NR will be in attendance.

A closing ceremony will happen at 5pm with the chameleon collective presenting DJs into the night, under the light of the half moon.

PA kindly provided by Byron Audio.

Bring a picnic, swimmers, dancing legs and good vibes...

This is an indigenous-led event. We are sharing it on Facebook on their behalf.

Get on the pop up party list.

Photo of flags by Mark Seiffert.

For updates check the Facebook event.

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