What's On

When	What	Where	Contact
Saturday 28 February	AHO & Manly Health & Wellness Day 2026 AHO speaks at the opening of the Manly Health & Wellness Day 2026 Northern Beaches Council and Manly Business Chamber are partnering to bring the Manly Health & Wellness Day to Manly Beachfront again for the fourth year. The free one-day health and wellness event will include live fitness demos, classes and health seminars. Health and wellness businesses in the Manly ward are invited to be part of the event being held on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Manly beachfront from 7am - 2pm. Our aim is to is bring communities together and support the health and wellness businesses of Manly. Stall bookings are now closed	Manly Beach Front	Contact Northern Beaches Council or look for Event Advertising
Friday 6 March	AHO Walks for Benevolent Society The AHO will be conducting a guided walk for clients and staff form the Benevolent Society. Participants will be learning about about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture	Coal Loader and Sustainability Centre	Not Open to the Public
Sunday 8 March	Dyinalyung yana muru: Women’s walk for Lane Cove Council This International Women’s Day, women are invited to this special walk. The AHO will be talking about Saltwater Aboriginal Woman and their connection and livelihoods looking after Country, kinship and family.	Tambourine Bay	Woman please contact Lane Cove Council
Thursday 12 March	AHO Walks for Seniors Week at Northern Beaches Council The AHO will be walking with Seniors at beautiful Manly Dam. This is for Seniors Week and participants will be learning about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture Only open to Seniors. Please book with Northern Beaches Council https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/seniors-festival-aboriginal-heritage-walk-manly-dam-0	Manly Dam	Bookings open on February 9th on Seniors Week Program
Thursday 12 March	Yarn Up with Karen Smith After 15 years working with the Aboriginal Heritage Office Education Officer Karen Smith is retirigin in July 2026. Join us for a special Yarn Up, an opportunity to share an evening with the legend herself. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarn-up-with-karen-smith-tickets-1982323631344?aff=oddtdtcreator	Manly Museum & Art Gallery	https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarn-up-with-karen-smith-tickets-1982323631344?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 14 March	AHO Gives a Talk on North Head The AHO will be working with North Head Sanctuary to give a talk on the North Head area	North Head Sanctuary	Not Open to the Public
Thursday 19 March	AHO will be Hosting Seniors in our Keeping Place & Museum During Seniors Week, there will be an opportunity for seniors to visit our Museum and Keeping Place. Learn from Kyle Nettleton and view our exhibits. Booking will be available when the Seniors Week Program is released late February.	Aboriginal Heritage Office	Bookings available from the Seniors Program during Seniors Week
Thursday 9 April	AHO Walks with Bridge Housing The AHO will be walking with Bridge Housing teaching the participants about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture	Manly Dam	Not Open to the Public
Wednesday 22 April	AHO Gives Presentation and Walk at Wildflower Garden The AHO will be providing a Presentation and Guided Walk at Caley's Pavillion, Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, for the Heritage Festival Bookings Essential	Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden - 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives	Contact Ku-ring-gai Council Bookings Essential
Saturday 2 May	AHO Speaks at NBWS Gala The AHO will be speaking at the NBWS Gala NBWS ‘From Darkness to Dignity’ Annual Gala Ball Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026 Venue: Manly Pacific Hotel, Grand Ballroom Time: 6:30pm – 11:30pm Join us for the NBWS 2026 Gala, From Darkness to Dignity, as we celebrate 16 years of Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter and the more than 823 women and children who have found safety, support and a fresh start through our service. More than a beautiful night out, this is one of our most important fundraising events of the year. Funds raised help us keep our doors open and critical services in place for women and children in crisis.	Manly Pacific Hotel	Contact NBWS - to Book Your Table https://nbws.supporterhub.net.au/events/gala-2026
Thursday 28 May	AHO and Children’s Voices of Reconciliation The AHO will be working at the 'Children's Voices of Reconciliation' This is a wonderful initiative and worthy of your attendance The Schools are well prepared by their teachers and are inspiring.	The Canopy	All welcome
Sunday 31 May	AHO Walks with Willoughby Council AHO will be walking with the Bush Care Team at Willoughby Council and teaching about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture	Willoughby Location	Booking with Willoughby Council
Saturday 13 June	AHO Walks at the Coal Loader Join Karen Smith, Education Officer from the Aboriginal Heritage Office, as she explores the site's rich history. Karen has been the AHO’s Education Officer since 2011 and has shared her knowledge and experience of the local area and Aboriginal history and culture with thousands of local residents, students and schools. She leads guided walks and provides talks and presentations throughout the partner Councils in northern Sydney. Tours leave from outside The Coal Loader, 2 Balls Head Drive. Look for the tour sign. 10:30am – 12:00pm guided walk for up to 25 community members, led by Karen Smith. Bookings Essential as numbers are capped Tour leaving from the Coal Loader Office. In the case of wet weather, indoor activities may replace the outdoor tour. Recommended for 16+ All physical abilities are welcome as the site is fully accessible. Bookings Essential	Coal Loader and Genia McCaffery Sustainability Centre	Bookings with North Sydney Council Coal Loader
Wednesday 17 June	Talk For Aboriginal Festival at Wildflower Garden The AHO will provide a Talk and Presentation on some of our local Healing Plants	Caley's Pavilion - 420 Mona Vale Road St Ives	Bookings Essential - Ku-ring-gai Council