Join the movement for truth, healing, equity, and community-led change
ChangeFest25 will be held 19 – 21 November 2025 on Whadjuk country in Walyalup (Fremantle, WA), extending the ChangeFest Songlines west for the first time. In partnership with Imagined Futures, this national gathering will bring together changemakers from across the country to listen, share, heal, and act.
Walyalup has long been a place of deep connection — a leader in truth-telling and justice. Fremantle was the first place to reject Australia Day in recognition of First Nations truth. This spirit of bold, community-led change is what ChangeFest25 will build on.
Held during Kambarang, the season of wildflowers and renewal, the CF25 program will explore the cycles of time and the seasons of change — weaving together the past, present and future into a shared experience of learning, reflection and action.
As the Walyalup Elders have said:
“We have to be forward, because we’ve been left out for so long. This is what ChangeFest means to us. An opportunity to step up and share our stories – our stories of past hurts, our stories of strength and resilience. To find a new way. To build a future with our young people based on truth and healing.”
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What to expect?
The program for ChangeFest25 is emerging! We’re thrilled to announce Narelda Jacobs OAM as an important opening speaker and the expression of interest process for breakout sessions is almost completed. You can find out more about the program here.
ChangeFest25 will take place over 2.5 days, with some optional evening activities. Catering for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea is provided.
- Wednesday 19 November 9am-5pm
- Thursday 20 November 9am-5pm
- Friday 21 November 9am-1pm
We encourage you to arrive to Walyalup (Fremantle) by Tuesday 18 November evening to join us for the full experience, and leave from Friday afternoon.
The event will be held in Fremantle Oval, Parry St and nearby venues within Central Fremantle.
You are welcome to book your preferred accommodation nearby. Some options include Esplanade Hotel by Rydges or Quest Fremantle. Read more in Planning Your Visit.
Registrations are open
Book your tickets now! Payment by credit card preferred on checkout, or select invoice option for bank transfer.
Standard pricing is below, per person. GST of 10% applies.
Note: A group discount applies when registering 3 or more people in one group booking here.
- Organisational (Small) – $980 – For representatives of an organisation or business with revenue UNDER $1 million. This includes staff members, consultants, sole traders, or community members supported by an organisation to attend.
- Organisational (Large) – $1440 – For representatives of an organisation or business with revenue OVER $1 million. This includes staff, consultants, sole traders, or community members supported by an organisation to attend.
- Individual (Community rate) – $215 – Highly subsidised rate for individuals working in community in an unpaid or volunteer role and is unsupported by any organisation to attend.
The journey to ChangeFest25
Originally launched in the east—on the country of the Yuggera and Yugambeh Speaking people, followed by Darug country—the ChangeFest Songlines have also embraced Larrakia country in the north, Lutriwita country in the south, and Latji Latji country along our great rivers.
This extends the ChangeFest Songlines westwards for the first time.
“It is right that the ChangeFest Songlines now travel to Western Australia. ChangeFest25 in Walyalup connects the work of ChangeFest across the country, providing a continuation of celebration, learning, and connections for change,” said ChangeFest Elder Aunty Faith Green.
Fremantle is the first place that did not recognise Australia day – an important step for justice and healing between First Nations and other multicultural Australians. Fremantle is also, like many communities across the country, learning and reimagining what a more equitable community that works for all can look like when we centre First Nations leadership.
“Imagined Futures is thrilled to bring ChangeFest to Western Australia. This is an amazing opportunity for not just our community, but for all of Western Australia to learn alongside the ChangeFest Movement about community led systems change for a more truthful, equitable country. Western Australia has a lot to share from our unique context into the work of nation building across Australia.,” said Leigh Sinclair, Executive Director of Imagined Futures.
“We need movements like ChangeFest now more than ever if we are to grow into a nation of peace through justice, democracy through community power, and equity through bold, collective change. This is the foundational nation-shaping work being led by community leaders and collaborators right across the country. CF25 is the next step in the living ChangeFest songlines — a time for us all to gather, reconnect, renew our energy, and shape the next horizon of change.” said Collaboration for Impact CEO, Anna Powell.