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1. Keri Tamwoy

   Keri Tamwoy is of the Putch people, Wik Mungkan, in the community of Aurukun located in the remote western Cape York Peninsula.

2. Boomerang Workshop

   For kids aged 8 and up

3. Jnr Rangers Bizarre Bugs and Bush foods - Melbourne

   Kids! Why are bugs important to the world? What is bush food? Discover the answer to these questions and more in this fun filled session.

4. Listen

   Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation

   National NAIDOC Male Elder Award Category

   

    

   Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation has had a significant impact on indigenous communities and wider Western Australian society alike. Throughout the years, Kim has devoted himself to his professional and philanthropic endeavours, touching the lives of many in the process. 

   After working as a boilermaker, then as a Western Australia police officer, Kim joined academia and spent 10 years at Curtin University. Kim went on to establish two of Australia's largest Indigenous-owned businesses, Kulbardi and Kooya Australia Fleet Services, which have flourished commercially for the past decade. Through his businesses, Kulbardi and Kooya, Kim has created job opportunities for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. 

   In addition to these impressive academic and entrepreneurial feats, Kim has always been committed to giving back to the community. In 2014 Kim founded The Bibbulmun Fund, a unique Indigenous-led philanthropic initiative designed to facilitate positive change by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people. The Bibbulmun Fund has raised over $1.4 million, supporting 19 charitable organisations across Australia, focusing on Aboriginal education, leadership, entrepreneurship, work readiness programs, youth diversionary programs, elder's camps, disaster relief, and programs encouraging Aboriginal self-determination. 

   Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation is an inspiration to his community, whose work is instrumental in providing opportunities for First Nations peoples to uplift themselves and their communities. 
    

5. Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation

   Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation has had a significant impact on indigenous communities and wider Western Australian society alike. Throughout the years, Kim has devoted himself to his professional and philanthropic endeavours, touching the lives of many in the process.

6. Kimba Benjamin shares why she loves being on the National NAIDOC Committee and why you should apply to join!

   Kimba Benjamin shares why she loves being on the National NAIDOC Committee. 

   Don't forget Expressions of Interest are now open to apply for Committee Membership!

   Applications now closing Monday 13 March 2023 at 8pm (AEDT).

7. For Kin and Country

   For Kin and Country explores the personal stories of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force. Learn about the ancient connections to Country that inspired many to enlist. Gain insight into the challenges they and their families faced in service and on the home front.

8. Scratch that Kitsch

   Kitsch representations of Aboriginal people are often thought of as something that starts in the 1950s, but in this talk, Melissa Jackson (Bundjalung), Librarian, Indigenous Engagement will look at some of the older objects in the Library's collections and the stories they still have to tell.
9. Listen

   Klynton Wanganeen

   National NAIDOC Male Elder Award Category

   

    

   Mr Klynton Wanganeen, is a Narungga and Ngarrindjeri man with ties to Adnyamathanha and Ngadjuri heritage, is recognised as an influential male Elder. Klynton has had an impressive career, working in multiple channels of government and remaining an influential figure in Indigenous Affairs today.

   Throughout his career, Klynton has been an advocate for a future Australia that embraces reconciliation, by supporting First Nations peoples to feel recognised and empowered. Klynton continues to be consulted on issues pertaining to First Nations peoples today and has had a profound influence on government policy during his many ministerial and educational appointments.

   Amongst Klynton’s achievements are his time as South Australian Zone Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), where he was responsible for Land, Water and Development, Economic and Social Participation. In 2008 Klynton was appointed the inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement South Australia Premier and Cabinet. Klynton would also serve as chair for the Aboriginal Congress of South Australia. Klynton was a Welder by trade, a TAFE Lecturer and State Manager for Aboriginal Education in TAFESA during the 1980-2000.

   Former Commissioner Wanganeen has a deep knowledge of the Aboriginal community of South Australia and has brought this knowledge to his work to the benefit of his community. Klynton Wanganeen is recognised as having played a critical role in the Closing the Gap campaign being a member of peak representative bodies like ATSIC and the short lived National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples. Klynton has helped to reform South Australian policy by co-developing the Buthera Agreement and acting as a lead negotiator on the Narungga Native Title Consent Determination.

   Klynton Wanganeen has been instrumental to many of the important improvements made to South Australian policy and his work has had a profoundly positive impact on the lives of First Nations communities. Klynton has been on many State and National Advisory Committees over the years and is currently the Chief Executive of the South Australian Aboriginal Lands Trust.
    

10. 2022 National NAIDOC Week Posters and Merchandise now available! 

    We know you’ve all been waiting to get your hands on them and they’re finally here!