NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee, and while it began as a day of protest and reflection, it’s now a week of celebration, and connection. It’s roots stem from the 1938 Day of Mourning.
The theme for 2025 is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, asking us to celebrate and acknowledge the past whilst centring the future ahead and the people and communities driving it.
There are plenty of ways to mark NAIDOC Week. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can show up, show your support and celebrate.
Check out our guide to Indigenous-owned businesses on Yuin Country– a meaningful way to show support during NAIDOC Week and beyond by celebrating and investing in First Nations knowledge, culture and community.
Have a read of our chat with local artist and Walbunja woman Jamara Nye. We spoke with Jamara about how she uses her art to explore identity, mental health, and the stories that shape her.