NAIDOC Week 2026

National NAIDOC Week 2026 will run from Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July 2026. NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee.

Celebration & Recognition: It is an annual event where Australians from all backgrounds come together to celebrate the cultures, resilience, and achievements of Indigenous Australians

Origins: Its roots trace back to the 1920s and 1930s Indigenous protest movements, most notably the "Day of Mourning" held on January 26, 1938—one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world

The theme for this year is 50 Years of Deadly, celebrating the people, communities, and grassroots movements that have built and shaped NAIDOC over the past half-century

Events to look out for during the week

06/07/2026 - Join us at our annual Flag Raising event on Monday 6th July between 11am – 2pm, as we officially launch NAIDOC Week 2026 at Booln Booln Cultural centre (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale 3216).

The day is free for everyone to get together and celebrate culture. All are welcome to attend – mob and allies.

10/07/2026 - The Melbourne NAIDOC Week March is back for 2026! This year the march will be held on Friday 10th July in Melbourne, starting at 12pm from the VAHS building in Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.

11/07/2026 - Geelong United will host a NAIDOC Round basketball game on Saturday 11th July, celebrating NAIDOC Week with additional cultural activities, and donating $1 from every ticket purchased to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative.

GAME DETAILS
Saturday 11th July
Geelong Arena (Victoria Street, North Geelong)
From 5pm

Should be a great week,

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