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Held annually on 26 January, Yabun offers a vital space for truth-telling, cultural expression and community connection. For many, it is a day of reflection and remembrance; for others, it is a powerful affirmation of endurance and cultural pride. For all who attend, it is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the world’s oldest living culture.
From its grassroots beginnings, the Yabun Festival has grown into a highly anticipated event that draws people from across Australia and beyond. Hosted in Victoria Park, Camperdown, the festival continues to expand both in scale and impact. In 2025, an estimated 65,000 people attended in person, filling the park from morning to evening, with thousands more tuning in via livestreams across the country and internationally.
Gadigal Information Service (GIS) is a prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, media and cultural organisation based in Redfern, Sydney. Established in 1993, GIS is home to Koori Radio, which broadcasts 24/7 across Greater Sydney on 93.7FM, simulcasts on DAB+, and streams live globally. Through music, storytelling, news, language and community programming, GIS amplifies First Nations voices and perspectives every day.
The official artwork for Yabun 2026 is an oil painting by proud Wiradjuri and Biripi man
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“The Vic is such an iconic place. It is a place for community gathering, education, and cultural events. I remember going there and swimming in the pond because we didn’t have the money to get into the pool or they just wouldn’t let you in. I remember in “The Foundation Days” after the dance all of us blakfullas would go back to the pond and have a swim then go home before it got too late or we were moved on by the police. I was there when ACDC played there on top of Vic pool. It was crazy but such a good memory.
The reality is that Victoria Park is a great space where historical Aboriginal presence meets contemporary activism and cultural expression.
It was for everyone, friends and families will catch up. There are always birthday parties and events. Also the local schools still use it for cross country and I now go there as a Pop to watch my grannies and make memories. This ignites my memories of me as a little fulla swimming and hanging out with family and friends which I still do today. It is such a vital part of our history, for Aboriginal People and the community and beyond.” – James P. Simon
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