SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn from and engage with the world's oldest continuing cultures.

Its origins trace back to the Aboriginal rights movement and the 1938 Day of Mourning, one of Australia's earliest civil rights movements advocating for recognition and equality. This year's theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrates 50 years of NAIDOC Week as a national week-long celebration, recognising generations of strength, resilience, leadership and cultural pride.

Today, NAIDOC Week brings communities together through traditional and contemporary celebrations that foster understanding, respect and connection. For children and young people, it provides an opportunity to appreciate diverse perspectives, strengthen cultural understanding and recognise that our differences enrich communities. This Special Report offers caregivers practical suggestions for celebrating NAIDOC Week together and continuing these important conversations at home.

Here are some links to resources that may assist with your celebrations:

 

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