NAIDOC week 2023

Published on 26 June 2023

Celebrate NAIDOC week in Darebin and this year’s theme ‘For our Elders’ to recognise the role Elders continue to play.

Celebrate NAIDOC week - 2 - 9 July

NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leaders and Elders who have continually fought for survival, change and equal rights since European invasion.

This year, The NAIDOC Week theme is For our Elders

Join us for a free, family friendly opening event in celebration of NAIDOC Week 2023 at Bundoora Homestead on Saturday 8 July, 2-4pm.

Experience a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country led by a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owner, along with a Dardi Munwurro hosted sausage sizzle, refreshments and the launch of a major new exhibition by Koori Elders, Us Mob.

Register to attend

NAIDOC at the Library

At our special event on Thursday 6 July we will be joined by Wurundjeri Woi wurrung Elder, Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr – bookings essential! The NAIDOC Week book list includes stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Darebin Libraries has created Deadly Reads, a spotlight of the excellent and important work of leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators.

You can also get involved by joining one of the many NAIDOC Week events in your area.

NAIDOC Week Events

Don’t miss the official NAIDOC march and festivities on Friday 7 July starting from 10am at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services on Nicholson St in Fitzroy.

There are great educational resources available to help spread the word about NAIDOC Week, its history and themes.

NAIDOC Resources

It’s a great time to remind everyone that we are looking for Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee members (DAAC). Being part of DAAC gives you a chance to share culture, knowledge and advice with Council on a whole range of projects and programs. Whether you work, live or play in Darebin – if you are mob, you can apply to join DAAC. To find out more, head to darebin.vic.gov.au/DAAC, chat with Uncle Stuart McFarlane, Aboriginal Partnership Officer, 0427 797 668 or email Stuart.mcfarlane@darebin.vic.gov.au. Or you can apply today.

DAAC expression of interest form