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1. First Nations Program

   Cultural holiday program during NAIDOC Week, designed to maintain the appreciation and respect for our Indigenous culture. YWCA Hunter presents a NAIDOC week school holiday program for Indigenous high school students to participate in contemporary Indigenous dance, arts and more.

2. Aboriginal Culture Learning Workshop

   This cultural immersion workshop offers to navigate the First Nations culture, focusing on engaging with Aboriginal people. The workshop offers a safe cultural appropriate space for volunteer involving organisations to participate.
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   Culture is Life

   National NAIDOC Innovation Award Category

   

   Culture is Life’s National Fullaship Program provides tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Adults aged 18 - 30, aligned to four main pillars; Pathways, Advocacy, Leadership & Development and Mentoring. 

   The 12-month program and continued alumni engagement empowers participants to understand and strengthen their own self-determination, explores holistic wellbeing practices, and emphasises the importance of connection to Culture, Community and Country through reflective and practical experiences. 

   Fellows receive a range of support through virtual and in-person sessions, sharing their lived experiences, building connections to broaden their networks and participate in activities that aim to encourage each Fellow to develop their personal goals and aspirations.

4. 'Longstanding': an art exhibition featuring 13 Bundjalung artists

   Curated by Dr Bronwyn Bancroft and artist Kylie Caldwell, the 'Longstanding' exhibition features Bundjalung artists Bindimu, Sonya Breckenridge, Kylie Caldwell, Kristina Davis, Janelle Duncan, Tracey Duroux, Kim Healey, Wayne King, Arminel Nagas, Jasmin Stanford, Tim Stanford, Shaun Tucker &

5. Maali Festival

   CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE Set over two incredible days of NAIDOC Week, curators Ian Michael (Wilman Nyoongar) and Chloe Ogilvie (Yamatji Nhanda) bring us a festival reclaiming the State Theatre Centre in Maali, named after the Nyoongar word for black swan.

6. Dancing Hands

   Curated by Maya Hodge
   Artists: Aunty Patsy Doolan, Carly Tarkari Dodd, Amy Hammond, Molly Mahoney, Kyra Mancktelow, Lyn-Al Young

7. Stories with Damien Coulthard

   Damien Coulthard is an Adnyamathanha and Dieri man, co-author of the book Warndu Mai, an artist and teacher who loves to share his knowledge with all. Come join Damien for a morning of stories, activity, culture and fun. Bookings are essential.

8. No Lights No Lycra Castlemaine - NAIDOC Celebration Setlist

   A dance in the dark, however you like! No judgement for your moves, get lost in the tunes!

9. First Nations Art Exhibition Daniel Church

   DANIEL CHURCH, AWARD WINNING INDIGENOUS ARTIST, TO HOLD ART EXHIBITION AT THE BOND STREET EVENT CENTRE, GIPPSLAND
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    Dr. Daniel Hunt

    National NAIDOC Person Award Category

    

    Dr. Daniel Hunt, a Jaru and Indjibarndi man, is both a General Practitioner and Dentist. He has extensive experience in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation sector, served as Dentist, Deputy Medical Director, and Acting Chief Executive Officer. 

    Dr. Hunt is passionate about healthcare for priority populations and clinical governance. He is the Deputy Chair of the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexual Transmitted Infection Advisory Committee for Western Australia, stemming from an interest managing the Australian Syphilis epidemic. In 2022, he was awarded General Practitioner in Training of the Year for WA and in 2024, Indigenous Doctor of the Year.