Adelaide Fringe is committed to amplifying First Nations voices in the arts, and acknowledges the 15 Countries on which Adelaide Fringe events take place.
Art has the power to educate, celebrate, bring together and share truths, and, as the largest open access arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe is a unique platform to share the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the world. Our vision for Reconciliation is to play our role in advancing a unified, just and respectful nation, through the use of inclusive Art in all its mediums.
We are committed to creating space to listen, unlearn, and relearn true Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories. To hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. To pay respect to, celebrate and champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and customs. We encourage all First Nations events and artists to register to be part of Adelaide Fringe.
Going forward - Adelaide Fringe’s Reconciliation Action Plan
A Reconciliation Action Plan, or RAP, provides a framework for an organisation to support national reconciliation and achieve a strategic document that sets out practical plans of action on how the organisation will contribute to reconciliation in the community. At Adelaide Fringe, our RAP Working Group oversees the RAP development, and implementation both in and outside of our organisation. This RAP will enable us to make further progress towards reconciliation and strengthen our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Here at Fringe, we are committed to creating space to listen, unlearn, and relearn true Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, to hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. To pay respect to, celebrate and champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and customs.
Adelaide Fringe’s 2021 - 2023 RAP will:
Facilitate the development and guide us in maintaining strong and mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
Ensure we continue to build on our guiding principles of support, understanding and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in all organisational activities.
Read Adelaide Fringe’s 2021 - 2023 Reconciliation Action Plan below:
Ongoing Commitments
First Nations Grants
Adelaide Fringe reduces barriers to participation in the Adelaide Fringe by supporting First Nations artists, producers and venues through grants.
Deadly Darwin Forever Tour. Photo: Razan Fakhouri, Adelaide Fringe 2024
Sleep on Country
Adelaide Fringe staff regularly participate in a Sleep on Country to facilitate cultural learning. Enjoyed by all, Sleeping on Country immerses staff in local First Nations culture, participating in activities and storytelling.
Sleep on Country with Uncle Moogy. Photo: Adelaide Fringe 2022
Cultural Tours
In 2024, Adelaide Fringe hosted First Nations Cultural Tours of Adelaide Botanic Garden. This was an opportunity to learn about the spiritual and cultural connection to Country of First Nations people.
First Nations Cultural Tours. Photo: Media Faction, Adelaide Fringe 2024
Reconciliation Week
Each year Adelaide Fringe Staff and stakeholders take part in Reconciliation Week, holding an event registered with Reconciliation Australia. In 2023, we hosted a film screening of 'Sweet As' and attended the Reconciliation Week Breakfast with staff and other stakeholders.
Welcome Ceremony. Photo: Jack Fenby, Adelaide Fringe 2022
Naidoc Week
Naidoc Week is celebrated by all here at Adelaide Fringe. Adelaide Fringe takes part in local Naidoc Week events. In 2023, we held a stall at the local Family Fun Day event and attended the march.
Adelaide Fringe hosts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified traineeships, supporting both on-the-job training and off-the-job formal qualifications. For more information, get in touch with us here.
Employment
Be the first to know about new opportunities at Adelaide Fringe by signing up to our job alerts email list. Adelaide Fringe celebrates and supports diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
