60th Anniversary Commemoration

The 17th February 2025 marked a historic 60 years since the SAFA Freedom Ride action in 1965.

Many communities came together to remember, to respect and to commemorate.

A report was created to showcase the many special moments had celebrating such a significant historical milestone:

Videography of the day was conducted by Kate Dhu:

At the height of the Freedom Rides, several articles were released between February 1965 - April 1965 and are available for viewing via the below links:

Churchman wants full inquiry into Walgett Crash Canberra Times 17 February 1965 Heroic Story of Freedom Ride Tribune 24 February 1965 Aboriginal rights clash in Walgett Tribune 17 February 1965 A militant champion of equality Canberra Times 8 April 1965