NAIDOC Week (July)

NAIDOC celebrations are held across Australia during the first week of July (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples.  

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

50 Years of Deadly

For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities - steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are.

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.

NAIDOC has always been more than a week - it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival.

Read more about the 2026 theme on the National NAIDOC website.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week

Each year, First Nations community groups, organisations, business and allies host NAIDOC events and activities for the community. Everyone is welcome to join the celebrations.

You can join by

• Attending one of the many events and activities across our region
• Planning your own event in your workplace, school or club
• Showing your support by downloading and displaying the posters and resources

To add your event to the regional guide or to learn more, contact the First Nations Partnerships team at Council.

For more information contact the First Nations Partnerships team.