04/02/2026
On 4 February 1939, around 200 Aboriginal people walked off Cummeragunja Station in what became the first mass strike of Aboriginal people in Australia.
The Cummeragunja Walk Off was a powerful act of resistance against harsh government control, poor living conditions, and the forced removal of children. It stands as a defining moment in the fight for Aboriginal rights, dignity, and self-determination.
Today we remember the strength and leadership of the Cummeragunja residents and figures like Uncle Jack Patten, whose courage helped shape the path toward justice for First Nations peoples.
Photo: DeadlyEd – Cummeragunja Walk-Off (deadlyed.com.au)