The 3on3 By The Sea Reconciliation Challenge will feature: a basketball tournament; rapping and hip-hop lessons; art workshops; a drum beat circle; dance competitions; and a health expo – accompanied by a backing track of the latest RnB, hip-hop and Indigenous music.

The Eurobodalla Shire Council community development officer Soozie Gillies said the free event would be a fun, fast-paced day of events.

The event runs from 8.30am to 2pm on Thursday, June 1, at the Hanging Rock Sports Stadium, Batemans Bay.

National Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds on respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. This year it is flanked by two significant reconciliation milestones: the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the 25th anniversary of the historic Mabo decision.

The Eurobodalla Shire Council community development officer Soozie Gillies said they were partnering with Katungul Aboriginal Corporation, the Eurobodalla Police Citizens Youth Club, Eurobodalla Koori Employees Network and Campbell Page, to host the event.

“We hope to see as many teams with Indigenous and non-Indigenous members as possible,” Ms Gillies said.

She said the 3on3 By The Sea event will include free breakfast and a barbecue lunch. Children in years 3-12 can register teams for the tournament at their school.

The event is alcohol and drug-free and funded by a grant from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

More information: esc.nsw.gov.a