Australia’s first Blak Evaluation gathering
03-06 May 2027
Kaurna Country | Yitpi Yartapuultiku (Port Adelaide)
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Gilibanga is a First Nations-led movement lighting the way toward justice, truth-telling, and transformative impact. We exist to centre Indigenous voices in impact measurement, drive systems reform, and strengthen cultural capability across the evaluation sector.
Our Vision
is evaluation that is community-led, culturally grounded, and rooted in strength - not deficit.
Our Mission
is to reclaim narrative power, build collective capability, and create spaces where First Nations knowledge holders lead change on their own terms.
What We Do
Gilibanga works across three interconnected streams that bring our Mission to life:
Network
Growing a national collective of First Nations evaluators and Allies who walk together in solidarity and shared purpose
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Training & Development
Delivering culturally grounded training in place, in relationship, and in language, led by community and guided by Country
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Knowledge Sharing
Reclaiming narrative power through storytelling, research, toolkits, and model design that reflect lived experience and cultural strength
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This work is not theoretical
– it’s practical, relational, and deeply rooted in our ways of knowing and being.
How to Get Involved
Gilibanga is building a strong, values-driven Network of changemakers committed to justice, self-determination, and systems change.
Whether you’re a Blak evaluator working on the ground, a First Nations researcher from across the globe, or a non-Indigenous ally walking respectfully beside us - this is your place for connection, collaboration, and collective impact.
Together, we uphold evaluation that is culturally grounded, community-led, and strengths-based.
Together, we make light.
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Latest Events
Gilibanga's calendar brings together the key gatherings, conferences and professional development opportunities shaping Indigenous evaluation across the country. Whether it's our own flagship event or a sector conference where you'll find us in the room, this is where to keep track of what's coming up.
AES26 International Evaluation Conference
14–18 September 2026
Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin
Hosted by the Australian Evaluation Society under the theme 'Making Space, Valuing Place'. Gilibanga will be there with a booth to grow our Network of First Nations evaluators, allies and partners, and we're proud to be sponsoring the AES Indigenous Award this year.
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Gilibanga Gathering 2027
03-06 May 2027
Yitpi Yartapuultiku, Port Adelaide (Kaurna Country)
Our flagship gathering, a First Nations evaluation conference created by mob, for mob, held under the theme Weaving Our Light. Tickets on sale now.
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