This year marks 50 years of National NAIDOC week celebrations, but First Nations Peoples have nurtured this land since time immemorial, caring for Country with resilience, respect and wisdom. This year's theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
At ACF, First Nations knowledge and guidance is integral to all our work, and we are continuously learning from the world’s oldest living culture.
This week and every week, we are proud to celebrate First Nations history, culture and achievements.
Some wins for First Nations Peoples and nature
Local NAIDOC week events
Attending a local event is an excellent way to show solidarity and support while continuing to learn about First Nations culture, community and care for Country.
Find some local events below and browse a full list of events over on the NAIDOC website here.
Naarm / Melbourne
Tuesday 8 July – Generations of Story with Evelyn Araluen and Guests (panel discussion)
Tuesday 8 July – Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow (film and panel)
Friday 11 July - NAIDOC in the city (markets, music and more)
Gadigal / Sydney
1, 8 and 15 July – Aboriginal cultural talks: Sky, Land & Waters (talks)
Open until Sunday 13 July – On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride (exhibition)
Thursday 10 July – NAIDOC in the city (markets, music and more)
Magandjin / Brisbane
Friday 4 July – Yarn with Red Dust (online)
Saturday 5 July – 2025 Queer NAIDOC (show)
Monday 7 July – NAIDOC Week Exhibition Opening (exhibition)
Friday 11 July – NAIDOC 2025 Murrus on Meanjin (entertainment)
Tarndanya / Adelaide
1 July 2025 to 2 February 2026 – Purkarari: Slow down (exhibition)
Tuesday 8 July – NAIDOC in the Mall (market, music and more)
Nipaluna / Hobart
Monday 7 July – NAIDOC Flag raising
Thursday 10 July - Living Cultures – Introduction to The Orb (library event)
Garramilla / Darwin
Friday 4 July – NAIDOC Poetry Slam & Vinyl DJ session
Sunday 6 July – Deadly Cup Rugby Leage Carnival
TRL Stadium, Marrara
Free entry, Deadly Rugby League, and heaps more for the family!
Gates open at 10:30am
Monday 7 July - NAIDOC Week 2025 Flag Raising Ceremony & Breakfast on Larrakia Country
Additional NAIDOC week resources
Another way to show your support during NAIDOC week is to deepen your understanding or First Nations culture and community and listen to important perspectives and voices. Here are just a few resources to get your started.