The National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of 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. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

NAIDOC Week, as a week-long celebration, began in 1975. However, its origins trace back to the 1938 Day of Mourning, a protest organised by Aboriginal leaders to mark the 150th anniversary of the First Fleet’s arrival in Australia. This event was pivotal in advocating for Indigenous rights and recognition. This year we mark NAIDOC Week’s 50-year anniversary with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrating not only the achievements of the past but the future ahead.

Every year, the NSW Public Service celebrates the importance of NAIDOC week, and PSA members are holding events to recognise 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

There are NAIDOC Week events all across NSW, some of which you can find HERE. They are a great way to support and celebrate your local indigenous colleagues and community.

Contact

Ricky Walford

Aboriginal Liaison Officer and Community Engagement

rwalford@psa.asn.au