National Aboriginal Indigenous Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated across Australia from July 6 - 13.

Like past years, numerous events and activities will be held on the NSW Central Coast.

Background

NAIDOC Week is marked in both the Indigenous community and in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces.

See general information about the week

Read about the history of the celebration.

Communities across Australia come together to celebrate the survival of Aboriginal peoples, the contribution they have made to the nation; and the continuation of Indigenous culture. This year's national theme is 'Advance Australia Fair?'

Local events
Highlights of local celebrations will include annual Community Awards; a inaugural NAIDOC Week Ball; flag raising and a community gathering.

See a NSW Central Coast program (PDF - 230 KB)

Read about the Community Awards

Download a nomination form for the awards (PDF - 865 KB)

See details of the NAIDOC Week Ball (PDF - 310 KB)

The Community Awards will be announced at the Ball on Friday, 11 July 2008.

Links

Read about last year's NAIDOC Week

See the national poster competition

Check out a gallery of winning posters

Assessibility
Many of the links above lead to documents saved in PDF format.You need to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read (PDF) documents. If you encounter difficulties accessing PDF documents, please inform Wyong Shire Council by telephone on (02) 4350 5555, by mail at PO Box 20 Wyong 2259, or by e-mail.

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Page last updated: 27/06/2008