Frequently asked questions
- What is NAIDOC?
- What does NAIDOC stand for?
- How do I nominate someone for a NAIDOC award?
- What is the NAIDOC Week theme in 2012?
- Where is the National NAIDOC Awards ceremony being held in 2012?
- Where is the National focus city in 2012?
- How do I enter the National NAIDOC Poster Competition?
- When is the National NAIDOC poster available?
- Where and when can I get NAIDOC promotional products?
- I would like to use the NAIDOC logo for community activities. Where can I get it?
- I have sent a message using the Contact us form and haven’t received a response?
- Who do I contact for other enquiries?
- Where do I go for funding for local community NAIDOC activities?
- How do I contact the committee?
What is NAIDOC?
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in July each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week 2012 will be held from 1 to 8 July. For more information see About NAIDOC.
What does NAIDOC stand for?
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Read more information on the history of NAIDOC.
How do I nominate someone for a NAIDOC award?
Nominations for the National NAIDOC Awards closed on Friday 27 April 2012.
What is the NAIDOC Week theme in 2012?
The National NAIDOC Theme for the 2012 NAIDOC Week celebrations is: Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on.
Where will the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball be held in 2012?
The 2012 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball will be held in Hobart on Friday 6 July.
Where is the National focus city for 2012?
The focus city for National NAIDOC Week celebrations in 2012 is Hobart, Tasmania.
How do I enter the National NAIDOC Poster Competition?
Entries for the National NAIDOC Poster Competition closed on Friday 30 March 2012.
When is the 2012 National NAIDOC poster available?
The 2012 National NAIDOC Poster will be available from late May 2012. Once you have placed your order, please allow three weeks for delivery. If you do not receive it within three weeks, send a message using our contact us form.
Where can I get promotional NAIDOC items?
NAIDOC stickers, badges, wristbands and posters will be available from late May 2012 at your local Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC). To be connected to your local ICC call 1800 079 098, except in Nhulunbuy area (call 1800 089 148) Kalgoorlie area (call 1800 193 357) and Kununurra area (call 1800 193 348).
I would like to use the NAIDOC logo for community activities where can I get it?
The NAIDOC logo is available to be downloaded from this website. The logo must be used in its entirety and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes include use of the logo on any promotional material that is used to make a profit.
I have sent an email using the Contact us form and I haven’t received a response?
All attempts will be made to respond to all enquires, but at peak times this is not always possible. Please check our website carefully to seek answers to your questions.
Who do I contact for other enquiries?
For other NAIDOC enquires please contact us.
Where do I go for funding for local community NAIDOC activities?
Your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) may be able to assist your community or organisation with funding for your local NAIDOC activity or event. To be connected to your local Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) call 1800 079 098, except in Nhulunbuy area call 1800 089 148 Kalgoorlie area call 1800 193 357 and Kununurra area call 1800 193 348.
How do I contact the committee?
You can use our contact us online form, email us at info@naidoc.org.au or mail:
National NAIDOC Committee Secretariat
C/o FaHCSIA Indigenous Communications
PO Box 7576
Canberra Mail Centre
ACT 2610
