The 26 May 2026 marks twenty-nine years since the findings of the Bringing Them Home Report was released. This significant report traced the history of forcible removal of Aboriginal children by successive governments and State institutions. Since the very first days of the European occupation of Australia,’ stated the report, ‘Indigenous children have been forcibly

Each year The Torch is proud to announce a series of awards aligned to our Confined exhibition series. This year’s awards recognise the incredible talent and growth of First Peoples artists participating in The Torch’s In Prison and In Community programs. They highlight artistic excellence, cultural storytelling, and personal growth, supporting artists in their creative

2026 marks a bold new chapter for The Torch – our brand-new logo and visual identity is launching! Did you know that The Torch’s logo dates back to the 1990? We felt it was time to refresh our look. After meeting with three First Nations designers across 2024 and early 2025, we’re proud to have

St Kevin’s GAC, the largest and most prominent Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in Melbourne, has unveiled a powerful new playing kit for the 2026 season. The club commissioned talented artist Alisha F to create an artwork for the design of the jersey, resulting in a stunning piece of wearable art titled As One. The jersey represents the

Seventeen years ago, on 13 February, then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stood in Parliament and delivered a historic National Apology to the Stolen Generations. This apology, described by Reconciliation Australia as “a watershed moment for reconciliation and truth-telling,” formally acknowledged the profound trauma and grief caused by government policies that forcibly removed Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Artists and a small group of staff from The Torch visited the Australian Open on Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day this week. Formerly known as the Australian Open’s First Nations Day, the day was renamed to celebrate Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the first Indigenous woman to compete on the international tennis stage. A proud Wiradjuri woman born

Following almost 12 months of consultation with staff and artists at The Torch, we are proud to announce a new title for our frontline team: First Peoples Arts Mentors (formerly Indigenous Arts Officers). This change comes in response to feedback that our team’s work is grounded in support, cultural care and artistic mentoring for artists

The Torch is proud to announce that a record 26 artists from our program are featured in the 13th Koorie Art Show (6 December 2025 – 22 February 2026) at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Federation Square, Melbourne. Launched on 6 December 2025, this year’s exhibition is a vibrant celebration of the creativity, cultural strength and

Wadawurrung artist, Alisha F, who joined The Torch program in 2023, is known for her acrylic on canvas works that often incorporate waterways, animals, and cultural symbols. Her latest painting, Water Sources Life (Ngubitj Sources Murrun), was commissioned by Reece for their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028. This powerful artwork reflects the vital role water

It’s time to celebrate the official beginning of Treaty – a transformative milestone for reconciliation, self-determination and truth-telling in Victoria. When you take a look at the signed Treaty you’ll find stunning artworks by First Peoples artists on the cover and throughout the document, including a beautiful new work titled Metro by Stacey Edwards. Stacey