Clifton Hill Primary School

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Once again this year NAIDOC Week falls in the school holidays. 

 

Ideas for continued learning and shining a light on our First Peoples’ culture during NAIDOC week:

  • Visit the two solo exhibitions at The Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), Fed Square. Barkindji and Ngiyampaa Elder, Uncle Colin (Col) Clark and Yorta Yorta and Baraparapa artist, Dr Jenny Murray-Jones explore connection, family and culture.

     

  • Attend NAIDOC Family Day - a fun-filled day with delicious food, crafts, live music, and activities for kids. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with community and learn more about Djirra’s services. Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:00-14:00. Djirra in the West, 1927 Gisborne-Melton Road, Kurunjang.

     

  • NGV NAIDOC CELEBRATION - Celebrate the 2025 NAIDOC Week and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy with a day of free festivities dedicated to sharing First Nations art and culture with the whole family at the National Gallery of Victoria. Get creative in artist-led workshops, learn how bark paintings are made and relax with a storytime featuring favourite children’s picture books. Plus, see cheeky renditions of beloved camp dogs and dingoes in the Cats & Dogs exhibition – kids go free with any adult ticket purchase. Sat, 12/07/2025 - 10:00 - Sat, 12/07/2025 - 17:00

     

  • One for the adults: Join award-winning producer and artist Candice Lorrae, alongside mentees Wren Arkose, Naomi Diane, ARIA, Breanna Lee, and Torres Green, for a special Sunday session of live music, showcasing powerful new songs from 4pm Sunday 6Join award-winning producer and artist Candice Lorrae, alongside mentees Wren Arkose, Naomi Diane, ARIA, Breanna Lee, and Torres Green, for a special Sunday session of live music, showcasing powerful new songs from 4pm Sunday 6th July at Bodriggy Brewhouse. 

     

  • Or maybe it’s a book for the kids: First Nations Booklist 2024 | SBS Learn
  • Or for your Young Adult - Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller 
  • Or for you - Tell me Why by Archie Roach memoir - if you're into audiobooks, because he sings at the start of each chapter! 

 

Check out heaps more activities on the NAIDOC website:

Local NAIDOC Week events | NAIDOC

 

Through our collective efforts, we can forge a future where the stories, traditions, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished and celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation with the oldest living culture in the world.