NAIDOC Week is celebrated by communities across Australia and is a great opportunity to learn more about culture, history and challenges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have faced.

This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, is about looking to the future while honouring the knowledge and stories of the past. The day kicks off with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a full program of live music, activities and stalls.

Local talent is in the spotlight. Mitch King, a proud Yaegl and Widjabul Wia-bul man from the Bundjalung Nation, returns to the stage with his unique blend of music, theatre and dance. He’s joined by Blakboi (Tom Avery), a Bundjalung-based singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, reggae and hip-hop with stories from Gomeroi and Māori roots.

Families can expect craft and hands-on cultural activities, plus more community stalls than ever, offering food, support services, handmade goods and unique finds.