NAIDOC Week 2024 Celebrations Across Hunter Region

NAIDOC Week 2024 ignites a spirit of resilience and pride as we embrace the theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’. This theme echoes the enduring flame of First Nations cultures, shining brightly through adversity and celebrating the richness of First Nations heritage.

Lake Macquarie City Council will support this year’s NAIDOC Week by injecting $15,000 into community events. “It’s so important we support these celebrations in our community and continue to showcase this rich culture which spans tens of thousands of years,” says mayor Kay Fraser.

The week-long program will begin with a Flag Raising ceremony at Lake Macquarie City Council Administration Building, Speers Point, from 9am, followed by morning tea.

Newcastle Museum is playing host to an exclusive NAIDOC Week screening of The Last Daughter. The free screening will be from 2pm to 2.30pm on Tuesday 9 July. This compelling documentary tells the powerful story of Brenda, an Aboriginal woman who seeks to reconcile her two families and cultures.

Singleton will be celebrating NAIDOC Week with a free Family Fun Day event on Wednesday 10 July at Singleton Showground. The event will include cultural workshops, performances, and activities for all ages.

Port Stephens is igniting a week-long celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture for the national NAIDOC Week celebrations. Festivities across Port Stephens include flag raising ceremonies, marches, and Family Fun Day events.