On 13 and 14 October 2025, members of South Australia’s First Nations Voice to Parliament met at Yitpi Yartapuultiku, on Kaurna Country, for the second annual meeting of Local First Nations Voices, known as the Annual Gathering.
Members from each of the six Local Voice regions travelled to Port Adelaide to connect, reflect and share community stories and experiences from across 2025.
Following a Welcome to Country from Voice Member Susan Dixon, members held yarning circles to reflect on their experiences in the SA Voice and ground conversations for the gathering. State Voice members also shared their experiences about working with government across the year.
Kumangka Warrarna Wangkanthi Member Deb Moyle facilitated a panel discussion between the Deputy Premier, the Hon. Kyam Maher MLC and the Presiding Members of the State Voice, Danni Smith and Leeroy Bilney. This was an invaluable opportunity to hear about the strong relationship that the SA Voice has formed with the Cabinet and government representatives.
During the gathering, members also spent time reflecting on the achievements of each Local Voice region in 2025 and providing feedback on the SA Voice model.
The launch of the SA Voice Strategic Plan and a discussion about the 2026 SA Voice Election and the work of members during the remainder of 2025 and early 2026 concluded the event.
