The 2022 NAIDOC Awards have been announced at a Gala event in Naarm (Melbourne) with high achieving Indigenous Australians recognised for their accomplishments and status as role models. The event was hosted by Shelley Ware and Stephen Oliver. Among the trailblazers are recognised actor and activist Uncle Jack Charles, footballer Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, tennis star […]
Pride WA’s Senior Vice President Gerry Matera published an open letter to the LGBTIQ+ community as part of NAIDOC Week calling for LGBTIQ+ organisations in Western Australia to work together. Kaya and Happy NAIDOC Week. This week, PRIDE WA announced the appointment of a CEO, a first step in facilitating PRIDE’s expansion and to give […]
NAIDOC Week 2021 has commenced and runs through to 11th July. This year the theme for the week is “Heal Country, heal our nation” NAIDOC Week celebrations each July celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all […]
9 of Western Australia’s brightest First Nations women have been announced as finalists for Miss NAIDOC Perth 2021. Miss NAIDOC Perth is an annual 6-week leadership and empowerment program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Celebrating a decade just last year, this grassroots program has helped over 100 young First Nations women strengthen their […]
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is ready to celebrate NAICOC week this December with a several special events. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all […]
