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 Expo
NAIDOC Exhibition 2025
NAIDOC 2025 Digital Projection Workshop
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, everyone is encouraged to stay for cuppa and a yarn at the Gladstone Civic Centre.
When: Monday 7 July, 2025 - 9am-11am
Cost: Free - no bookings required
Location: Gladstone Civic Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
Visit a range of stalls from local community groups, health services and other businesses, plus entertainment for the kids.
When: Wednesday, 9 July 2025 - 9am-1pm
Cost: Free - no bookings required
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone.
This exhibition celebrates the rich cultural heritage and the diverse practices of First Nations peoples.
When: Saturday 21 June to Saturday 9 August, 2025
Cost: Free
Location: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone QLD 4680
Workshop participants will learn how to create digital artworks from images created on the day or from previous artworks.
Animated artwork will then be displayed as part of the NAIDOC week celebrations at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum.
When: 10am-12pm, Tuesday 1 July to Thursday 3 July, 2025.
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
Come and join us for a fun morning celebrating NAIDOC through craft.
For ages 4 -13 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Free. There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Mount Larcom Library.
Regional Libraries Branch details:
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at the library with a special school holiday event presented by Taurean Roe Cultural Education.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age limit for this activity will not be able to participate if not accompanied by an adult.
Free. There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Agnes Water Library.
Regional Libraries Branch details:
