James Cook University will host a comprehensive conversation about the significance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Friday.

The event is part of National Reconciliation Week and aims to shed light on the social, political, and community implications of the Voice to Parliament.

The panel of speakers includes Associate Professor Sana Nakata, a Principal Research Fellow at JCU's Indigenous Education and Research Centre, renowned for her expertise in Indigenous policy, governance, and the politics of childhood, Professor Megan Davis, the Uluru Dialogue Co-Chair and Pro Vice Chancellor Society Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales, who will share her insights, and Cr Ross Andrews, the Mayor of Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, representing the local community.

Ben Gertz, a former JCU student and Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Senior Associate - Indigenous Outcomes, will facilitate the discussion, taking place at JCU's Bebegu Yuga Campus in Townsville.

Associate Professor Nakata, whose research focuses on Indigenous policy, governance and the politics of childhood, said the panel would be an opportunity to discuss the broader impact of the Voice.

"As a Torres Strait Islander scholar in that field, I've bore witness to the sustained political claims that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made over the decades," she said.

"I'm interested in being part of the public conversation about that and bringing a political perspective to the debate.

"Although I have lived down south, I can now speak to an audience, a community, which raised me.

"I hope to be able to offer an analysis of the political power of the Voice, explain some of debate surrounding The Voice, what sits behind that and why I support The Voice."

Professor Nakata said: "It's important we respond to concerns about The Voice in a clear and reassuring way."

Cr Andrews said he was looking forward to explaining what The Voice would mean for his local community and Indigenous people across northern Queensland.

"I'm coming from a perspective of grass-roots representation," he said.

"We'll certainly be doing our best to promote the work we're doing with the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but also what it means to be inviting the Australian people to join this movement and walk together.

"When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are in control of their destiny, we have evidence to suggest that there are significant improvements in our well-being.

"My understanding of a Voice to Parliament is one of recognition and representation - how best can we allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to not only have a say on matters that relate to them but how we can have input into to policies and legislation relating to our well-being."

Last Friday, May 26, marked six years since the release of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Professor Davis said the panel discussion comes at a pivotal moment to build momentum and inform all Australians about the Uluru Statement, ensuring they are aware of the origins of the Voice.

"Six years ago, we asked First Peoples during a grassroots Regional Dialogue process what meaningful recognition meant to them. The overwhelming response was that a constitutionally protected Voice represented both substantive and symbolic recognition. This was the most endorsed reform out of the consultation process," Professor Davis said.

"A Voice will give us a seat at the table. The Voice will give us a say on policies that affect our people, it will express the aspirations of First Nations Peoples, and will enhance our democracy.

"Conversation is vital. From the very beginning, our goal has been to make sure dialogue with the Australian people isn't hampered by retail Australian politics. This is why events like this are so important.

"As we approach the referendum, our focus is on ensuring everyone is as informed as possible when the time comes to step into the ballot box. We are all going to have to vote, so we need to make an informed decision."

The Panel will be held this Friday at 11am on the lawns of the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library at JCU's Bebegu Yumba Campus in Douglas, Townsville.

To register your attendance, head online, search 'Voice to Parliament' and follow the links.