NAIDOC WEEK 2-9 JULY

National NAIDOC Week is observed throughout Australia in the first week of July each year, from Sunday to Sunday. It is a time to commemorate and appreciate the history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about the rich cultures and histories of First Nations and take part in celebrating the world's oldest living cultures. 

Although we will be on holiday, families might consider participating in one of these special activities. 

Poem: From The Oceans To The Dusts

We will honour our elders 

Till the chains of time rust

They shared their legacy 

From the oceans to the dusts.

It’s not written on the pages of Wills,

Or even on the Net

It's just as they left it

The same when they went.

No signage is written 

In words with a meaning

By words from their mouths

Grew generations of Dreaming.

Animals and plants 

They mirrored the souls 

The stories had teachings 

For each waterhole. 

Time has watched fete change 

And the stars they still shine 

They showed us the heritage 

An environment sublime. 

We will honour our elders 

Till the dawn meets the dusk 

They entrusted a legacy

From the oceans to the dusts.