This week is NAIDOC Week, an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Neighbourhood Centres are proud to walk alongside First Nations communities, supporting local celebrations, sharing stories, and creating spaces where culture and community can thrive.
We encourage all communities to listen deeply to First Nations voices and be part of a shared future grounded in respect, truth, and self-determination.
Across the state, Neighbourhood Centres are celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people during NAIDOC Week.
Mareeba Community Centre has organised 3 days of culture, community and celebration including a smoking ceremony & NAIDOC walk, speeches & live music, Kup Murri & cultural cooking, art & cultural displays, giveaways, kids activities, face painting, handprint banner, NAIDOC cake & traditional treats.
Inala Community House is hosting a NAIDOC Launch as well as a NAIDOC Family Fun Day! Enjoy a sausage sizzle, children’s rides and activities, face painting, food and information stalls, plus contemporary and cultural performances.
Baringa Community Centre is inviting their community to celebrate NAIDOC Week with First Nations workshops, Undumbi dancers, weaving, storytelling, boomerangs to decorate, jewellery making, games, First Nations stalls and more.
NPA Family and Community Services is encouraging young people in their community to celebrate by showing off their creativity and connection to culture through a colouring competition. They’re also hosting a Youth NAIDOC Ball and encouraging their community to donate formal wear for the event.
Lockyer Community Centre, together with the Social Prescribing team, is hosting a children’s NAIDOC Week event including story time, bush tucker food, dot art painting, ochre dough printing and damper making.
Childers Neighbourhood Centre and partners are celebrating with a free BBQ and a morning of family friendly games and activities. They’re also creating a Collaborative Community NAIDOC poster and inviting community members to add their own colour and creativity.
Nambour Community Centre is holding a tie-dyeing day, inviting the community to bring along some plain clothing items and celebrate First Nations cultures through creativity with some NAIDOC inspired tie-dyeing.
Sarina Neighbourhood Centre is celebrating with a NAIDOC Community Day including cent sale, raffles, burgers and sausage sizzle.
Chinchilla Community Centre is hosting a NAIDOC Week silent disco with both a junior session and an open session for all ages.
Community Plus+ West End Community House is having a relaxed morning tea in the park to celebrate NAIDOC Week, featuring crafts, connection, and a live performance by the Whoopee Do Crew!
The Neighbourhood Hub team are proudly supporting local First Nations business Forbidden Onyx by wearing their amazing NAIDOC Week shirts.
Written by: Ally Kodet-Moran
Published: July 2025