NAIDOC started as a protest and, over time, became a week to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
It began with the Day of Mourning rally, the first national gathering of First Nations protesting discrimination and prejudice, but this action was long in the making. A few decades later, NAIDOC became a week-long event.
Every year we come together to join that celebration and recognise the talent and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year's theme is 'For Our Elders' which celebrates Elders as cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and our loved ones.
How can you get involved?
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Attend one of the many NAIDOC events taking place in your community. Enter your postcode and state into the search engine on the site to find out what’s happening around you.
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Support Aboriginal-owned businesses, initiatives and organisations. You can search for indigenous-owned firms here and charities here.
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Engage with the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and learn their stories. Read books, watch films, and listen to podcasts and music! You can start by checking out our Yarn Up collection.
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Educate your friends, family and community. If you’re unsure how to get started, check out our article on How to be an ally to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Scroll through our NAIDOC community archive here, where you'll find interviews, stories and music suggestions!
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Check out the comment section below to get involved in the celebrations each year with the online community 👇🏽
