The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ and celebrates the long history of First Nations people rallying together to fight for change.
For more on NAIDOC Week 2022, please visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au
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NAIDOC Week (3-10 Jul)
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
View our Reconciliation Action Plan
NAIDOC Week 2022 Events
Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC Expo
The Sapphires – Exclusive Discount Code
2022 NAIDOC Week Exhibition
NAIDOC Week Digital Projections
Library Hunt – NAIDOC Dreamtime Trail
NAIDOC take home craft packs
NAIDOC Craft Café
NAIDOC StoryTime
Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea
The community is invited to attend the annual NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony at the Gladstone Civic Centre. 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 features speeches from First Nations Elders and Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett.
The ceremony, all attendees are invited to enjoy a morning tea in the Gladstone Civic Centre forecourt.
When: Monday 4 July 2022 9am-11am
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone Civic Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC Expo
Gladstone Regional Council is hosting its first ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ NAIDOC Expo. The event aims to enhance the relationship between Council, service providers and our community.
When: Wednesday 6 July 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone.
The Sapphires – Exclusive Discount Code
The Sapphires is a multiple award-winning musical play and film that is coming back to the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre stage on 6 September 2022.
To celebrate NAIDOC Week, GECC is offering a 10 per cent discount on tickets to The Sapphires purchased between 3-10 July 2022.
Use the code ‘NAIDOC22’ at checkout at https://gladstoneentertainment.com/ or quote the code at the Box Office to receive your discount.
The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun, and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.
For more information, visit https://gladstoneentertainment.com/
2022 NAIDOC Week Exhibition
The annual NAIDOC Week Exhibition profiles the art of First Nations people, heritage works, local voices and memories, as well as images and cultural connections from the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum collection.
For more information visit https://gragm.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/naidoc-exhibition-2022
When: Saturday 4 June to Saturday 23 July
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone QLD 4680
NAIDOC Week Digital Projections
Artist Donna Maree Robinson and local artists have developed digital works which will be projected onto the outside of the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum during NAIDOC Week 2022. Digital projects on display from 3 July to 8 July.
For more information visit https://gragm.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/naidoc-exhibition-2022
When: Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone QLD 4680
Library Hunt – NAIDOC Dreamtime Trail
Follow the dreamtime trail to discover totem animals and their stories.
For more information, visit www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/whats-on/
When: Available from Monday, 27 June
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
NAIDOC take home craft packs
Come in a grab a craft pack to celebrate NAIDOC week.
For more information, visit www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/whats-on/
When: Available from Monday, 4 July
Cost: Free
Location: Miriam Vale Library, 41 Blomfield street, Miriam Vale
NAIDOC Craft Café
Create NAIDOC inspired craft to decorate your room or give away as gifts. For ages 5-11 years.
Gladstone City Library - 10am-12.00pm, Tuesday, 5 July
Agnes Water Library - 10am-11am, Thursday, 7 July
Mount Larcom Library - 10.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 7 July
Free, bookings required.
For more information, visit www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/whats-on/
Regional Libraries Branch details:
- Agnes Water Library
71 Springs Road, Agnes Water | Phone: 4902 1501 | email: awlibrary@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Gladstone Library
39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone | Phone: 4976 6400 | email: library@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Mt Larcom Library
47 Raglan St, Mount Larcom | Phone: 4975 1205 | email: mtlarcom@gladstone.qld.gov.au
NAIDOC StoryTime
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.
This week we are learning about our First Nation peoples with stories, song and craft
Boyne Island Library - 10.30am-11.00am, Friday, 8 July
Gladstone Library - 10.30am-11.00am, Saturday, 9 July
Free, bookings not required.
For more information, visit www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/whats-on/
