NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) celebrations are held across Australia in July of each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the richness of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

NAIDOC Week allows us to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and recognise the valuable contribution to our community.

As we enter 2026, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2026 theme, "Fifty Years of Deadly," marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

Our official Flag Raising Ceremony will be at 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park on Tuesday 7 July 2026, at 10.00am.

	Flag Raising Ceremony Smoking Ceremony Welcome to Country Mayoral Message  Community Event Information stalls and services Community BBQ  Native Workshops Storytime Didgeridoo Workshop
	NAIDOC History Time Want to know more? Visit the NAIDOC History page for more information.
	NAIDOC colouring-in sheets Download colouring sheets in celebration of NAIDOC Week.
	Acknowledgement of Country with Binyang the Bookasaurus  Watch Binyang from Paint the Town REaD take you through the meanings and actions of  the Acknowledgement of Country song.
	NAIDOC Celebration Book List View the NAIDOC Celebration Book List created by Camden Paint the Town REaD.

Other resources

• History of Aboriginal Sydney

• Creative Spirits

• List of Aboriginal films

• 10 essential Indigenous films

• NITV Radio