NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Check out some of the many events planned to mark the 2024 NAIDOC Week.
Monday 8 July
Mallee District Aboriginal Services Flag-Raising and Breakfast
10am to midday
(MDAS Health car park- 114 Orange Avenue, Mildura)
Swan Hill Mallee District Aboriginal Services Flag-Raising Breakfast
10am to midday
(MDAS Swan Hill - 70 Nyah Road, Swan Hill)
Tuesday 9 July
Hand Up Mallee Red Cliffs Connected Group
Learn Traditional Dancing, Face Painting, Fun Activities, Free Feed
Red Cliffs First NAIDOC celebration event
11am to 1pm
Barclay Square, Red Cliffs
Wednesday 10 July
Kiilaana Foundation and Footy Star Academy Mildura AFL Skills workshops and games
Ages 7-12 years: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Ages 12-18 years: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Food provided, no cost.
No.3 (Sarah) Oval, Mildura Recreation Reserve
Thursday 11 July
Sunraysia Community Health Services NAIDOC Week Lunch
10am to 2pm
Storytelling, Indigenous Food – Kangaroo Stew, Scones and BBQ, Weaving
137 Thirteenth Street, Mildura
Friday 12 July
Mallee District Aboriginal Services, Mildura Rural City Council, First People Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Family Fun Day
11am to 3pm
Mildura Sporting Precinct
Saturday 13 July
Sunraysia Netball Football League Indigenous Round
Sunday 14 July
SNFL Indigenous Round
Baseball Indigenous Round
Enjoy stalls, face painting, an Acknowledgement of Country and a round of baseball supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players.
2pm, Newy Field Aerodrome Ovals
Tuesday 23 July
SuniTAFE Telkaya Swan Hill
Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, traditional dancing, craft activities, food, coffee and more.
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Telkaya, 64 Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road, Swan Hill
Thursday 25 July
SuniTafe- Dulka Yuppata Mildura
Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, traditional dancing, craft activities, food, coffee and more.
10.30am to 2.30pm
Dulka Yuppata Lawns, 453 Benetook Avenue, Mildura
Check out more about our past NAIDOC celebrations in the links below.