NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
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Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea
NAIDOC Services and Cultural Expo
NAIDOC Exhibition 2024
NAIDOC 2024 Digital Projection Workshop
Cultural Weaving Workshop
Library Hunt – NAIDOC Dreamtime Trail
Celebrating NAIDOC with Craft
NAIDOC StoryTime
The Community is invited to join us for a traditional Welcome to Country and Flag Raising Ceremony as we recognise NAIDOC Week and the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags are flown throughout the year, this ceremony reaffirms Gladstone Regional Council’s commitment to acknowledging our First Nations people. The ceremony includes speeches from First Nations Elders and Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett.
After the ceremony, all attendees are invited to enjoy a native inspired morning tea in the Gladstone Civic Centre.
When: Monday 8 July, 2024 - 9am
Cost: Free - no bookings required
Location: Gladstone Civic Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
Visit more than a dozen stalls from local community groups, health services and other busineses, plus entertainment for the kids.
When: Wednesday 3 July, 2024 - 9am-3pm
Cost: Free - no bookings required
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone.
An exhibition profiling the art of First Nations People, heritage works, local voices and memories.
When: Saturday 22 June to Saturday 20 July, 2024
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone QLD 4680
Workshop participants will learn from Queensland artist Donna Maree Robinson how to use the stop motion app (on mobile phones, iPhones or iPads) to easily create an animated digital artwork based on images they will draw, paint or collage on the day or previous existing work.
Animated artwork will then be displayed as part of the NAIDOC week celebrations at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum.
When: 10.30am-4pm, Thursday 4 and Friday 5, July, 2024
Cost: Free
Bookings: Essential, places are limited phone 4976 6766 or email gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au to secure your spot.
Location: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone QLD 4680
Cultural Weaving Workshops with Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi woman Janalli Griffiths.
Be guided through the rich tapestry of Indigenous craftsmanship and heritage.
When: Friday 5 July, 2024
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: RSVP by Tuesday 2 July, 2024 - Phone 4976 6300 or email communities@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone.
Follow the dreamtime trail to discover totem animals and their stories.
Complete our library hunt and receive a sticker sheet from the front desk.
When: Available from Monday, 24 June, 2024 - Saturday 6 July, 2024
Cost: Free, no bookings required
Regional Libraries Branch details:
Come along for a fun morning filled with crafty activities while celebrating NAIDOC week. C
For ages 4 -13 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Free, bookings required on https://gladstonelibraries.events.mylibrary.digital/. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
Regional Libraries Branch details:
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact books, rhythm and rhymes and the group.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Free, bookings not required
Regional Libraries Branch details:
