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5-12 July 2026
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2026 National NAIDOC Awards Nominations

The 2026 National NAIDOC Awards nominations are now closed

Thanks to everyone for nominating people in your community for their leadership or the positive change they’re creating.
The award winners will be announced at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony on 4 July 2026 in Mparntwe – Alice Springs.

2025 National NAIDOC Award Finalists

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Local NAIDOC Committees

To find out how you can get involved in NAIDOC activities in your community, contact your local NAIDOC Committee.

2021 theme

Heal Country Heal Country! – calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
Heal Country Heal Country! – calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

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2020 poster

Shape of Land artwork, by Noongar and Saibai Islander man Tyrown Waigana.

2020 theme

Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. 
Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. 

2018 theme

Because of her, we can!

2019 poster

Awaken artwork, by Kaurna and Narungga woman Charmaine Mumbulla. Charmaine cares deeply about the 2019 National NAIDOC theme, and about the celebration of Indigenous art and history.
Awaken artwork, by Kaurna and Narungga woman Charmaine Mumbulla. Charmaine cares deeply about the 2019 National NAIDOC theme, and about the celebration of Indigenous art and history.

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.