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We’re celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our community.
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Power and Water NAIDOC Launch
We're hosting a vibrant lunchtime event that showcases our initiatives and creates a great opportunity for connection.
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Deadly Images Mob Day at the HMRI Imaging Centre
We're inviting all First Nations people and allies to come and check out the cutting-edge imaging facilities at HMRI.
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Celebrate NAIDOC
We're turning up the heat and bringing you the festival of the year! Celebrate NAIDOC is our chance to show big love and support for our First Nations fam. Get pumped for a day packed with non-stop fun: - Groove and feel the rhythm as our talented artists and dancers take the stage with unforgettabl -
NAIDOC River Walk/Run
The Wesley Mission Family Preservation team are hosting a NAIDOC walk/run for their staff in support of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. We will be starting at Tench Reserve and walkign laps of the Bridge to Bridge River walk -
NAIDOC Nepean River Walk
Wesley Mission are holding a Bridge to Bridge walk for their staff in acknowledgement and celebration of NAIDOC Week.
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Katie West: Rockpools
West Space is proud to premiere Rockpools, a new exhibition by Yindjibarndi artist Katie West.
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Yarns in the Courtyard
We’ve been learning a lot working with the lovely folk at Yalinguth, in understanding more about the important history of the pub and the incredible connection it has to our First Nations Peoples and the Fitzroy community. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, we encourage you to explore their au -
Whadjuk Ballardong Elder Uncle Patrick Egan
National NAIDOC Caring for Country and Culture Award Category
Whadjuk Ballardong Elder Patrick Egan was born on the verandah of Northam’s public hospital and raised with 9 siblings on Northam Aboriginal Reserve - eight years before the 1967 vote to recognise our First Peoples as Australian citizens.
Today, he’s a cultural awareness powerhouse – determined to help revive Noongar language and culture through his work as Wungening’s Cultural Awareness Lead, on various Elders’ committees and as a family patriarch.
Uncle Patrick always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone can learn history’s truths in a safe, healing environment. His humour, gentle charm and love of a yarn are an invitation to all, no matter their race, for some powerful learning.
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Welcome to NAIDOC.
We acknowledge all First Peoples of the beautiful lands on which we live and celebrate their enduring knowledge and connections to Country. We honour the wisdom of and pay respect to Elders past and present.



