So many ways to celebrate NAIDOC week in Brimbank.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Council is holding a range of events that are no charge and open to all.
This 2022 theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! This is about amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and closing the gap between aspiration and reality, between good intentions and outcomes, based on justice, equity and the recognition of rights.
The week is celebrated not only in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. It’s a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and show your support.
Flag raising ceremony
- Wednesday 6 July, 10-11.30am, Brimbank Community and Civic Centre
This event will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Uncle Shane Charles, a flag raising ceremony and musical entertainment by First Nations singer-songwriter Pirritu (Brett Lee).
Wanyara Painting Workshop
- Wednesday 6 July, 10.30am, Deer Park Library
Join us for this special aboriginal art workshop with Wanyara art. Explore the use of art in culture, and for storytelling, and create your own art that reflects your personal story.
Native Australian Animals Craft
- Tuesday 5 July, 10.30-11.30am, Sydenham Library
- Thursday 7 July, 1.30-2.30pm, Keilor Library
- Friday 8 July, 10.30-11.30am, St Albans Library
Create 3D native Australian animals in this fun holiday craft activity.
Be Bold Blakout
- Saturday 9 July, 11am-3pm, St Albans Community Centre (STACC)
Join us for an afternoon of family friendly cultural activities, games, music, Koorie marketplace, traditional food and the ‘Blak Voices of Brimbank’ film launch.
Blak Voices of Brimbank
- Saturday 9 July, 2-3pm, The Bowery Theatre
Come and see the launch of the world premiere film screening of this unique collection of personal stories of local First People living in the Melbourne’s West.
NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition: Aunty Jean’s Dreamtime Stories
- Opening event on Thursday, 14 July, 12noon-2.30pm, Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre. Full art exhibition from Friday 14 June to Thursday 28 July.
Showcases Aunty Jean’s Dreamtime Stories as part of an annual art exhibition suite.
Visit www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/naidoc for more events, links and information.
