NAIDOC Week 2025

In 2025, NAIDOC Week marks an extraordinary milestone — 50 years of honouring and uplifting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, and resilience. This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the remarkable achievements of the past, but the bright future led by empowered young leaders, visionary communities, and the enduring legacy of ancestors.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in NAIDOC Week celebrations across Dunghutti Country from Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July 2025.

View the schedule below or at NAIDOC Week

Please contact event organisers directly for the most up-to-date information or program changes.

Sunday 6 July

South West Rocks Cultural Day

Time: 10am–1pm

Venue: Back Creek

Contact: Nancy 0476 000 418v

Macleay Valley Mustangs NAIDOC Day

Macleay Valley Mustangs vs Wauchope Blues

Kids under 16 FREE | Stalls and activities

Time: 9am

Venue: Verge St Oval

Stallholder Registration: Dominique Lockwood – 0401 695 111

Monday 7 July

NAIDOC March

Time: 9:30am - 11am

Venue: Chappell Park next to Kempsey Pools.

Host: Booroongen Djugun Limited

NAIDOC Flag Raising

Time: 11am - 2pm

Venue: Services Club Park

Host: Durri ACMS

NAIDOC Community BBQ

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Venue: Services Club Park

Host: Durri ACMS 6560 2300

Dunghutti Language Lessons

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Venue: Services Club Park

Host: Ruby Brown 0455 163 522

Kids Disco

Time: 5pm

Venue: Anglican Hall

Host: Connected Beginnings

Contact: Norma Kelly 6533 1051

Tuesday 8 July

Community Morning Tea

Venue: Centenary Garden, Kempsey Hospital

Host: Aboriginal Health

Contact: Christa Smith 0481 266 513

Elders Luncheon

Time: 11am - 2:30pm Venue: Dunghutti Elders Council

Host: Annecto

RSVP: Wendy Cowan 0413 728 175

Kids Movie Day

2x Sessions

Venue: Riverside Cinema Adult Supervision Required

Host: Durri ACMS

RSVP: Paula Skinner 6560 2300

Marrgan Baayati Winter Dance

Year 10 ages 15-16 years

Must pre-register

Contact: Connie Smith 6533 1051

Wednesday 9 July

Burrun Dalai NAIDOC Family Fun Day

Time: 10am-2pm

Venue: Services Club Park

Stallholders and activities for children and families

Host: Burrun Dalai

Contact: Tayla Donovan - 65621913

Thursday 10 July

Durri ACMS Community Breakfast

Time: 8:30am

Venue: Durri ACMS

Contact: Leah Warwick – 6560 2300

Dhulawang Painting & Bushtucker Morning Tea

Time: 10am–2pm

Venue: 4/12 Verge St, Kempsey

Contact: Laura Curtin – 6562 1745

Friday 11 July

Crystalite NAIDOC Golf Day

Time: 9am - 3pm

Venue: Frederickton Golf Club

Contact: Stephen McLeod 0427 398 301

Active Fest

Time: 10am–3pm

Venue: Verge St Ovals

Contact: Sarah Cohen – 0486 022 225

Register: Active Fest 2025

Saturday 12 July 

Fishing Day

Time: 10am–4pm

Venue: Stuarts Point Beach

Contact: Willie Thompson – 6562 1913

NAIDOC WEEK 2025

THE NEXT GENERATION: STRENGTH, VISION & LEGACY

6-13 JULY 2025

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