July 2, 2025

Gloucester set to celebrate NAIDOC Week

GLOUCESTER is coming together to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with a week of vibrant, inclusive events that honour the history and culture of the local Aboriginal community.

This year’s theme, “The next generation: strength, vision and legacy”, will be brought to life across the community through a colourful door and shopfront display, a traditional flag raising ceremony, a creative colouring competition, and a fun-filled Family Day.

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‘Create a colouring design’ competition winners Haylee Labry and Mackenzie Hardy were announced last week.

The girls each won a $150 gift card for their designs, which will feature in the NAIDOC Colouring Competition.

Young artists are encouraged to participate in the competition, open to people under 18 with prizes awarded in various categories.

Entry forms are available at Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group, and participating schools, with entries displayed throughout the week.

“Last year local businesses and community organisations transformed their shopfronts with powerful artworks, messages and decorations that reflect Indigenous identity and connection to Country,” said a spokesperson for the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group.

“We’re looking forward to seeing this year’s entries.

“Residents and visitors are encouraged to take a self-guided walk through the main street and enjoy the visual tribute to this year’s theme.”

Additionally, Gloucester Gallery is currently showcasing a First Nation Cultural Exhibition until Sunday 13 July.

NAIDOC Day officially begins with a Flag Raising Ceremony at Billabong Park at 9am on Saturday 12 July.

Community members are warmly invited to attend this meaningful event.

A free NAIDOC Family Fun Day will be held at Gloucester Recreation Centre from 10am to 2pm featuring a BBQ and bush tucker, a jumping castle, Bungee Hungry Hippo, information stalls, kids’ craft, hair braids and more.

It’s a day to come together, celebrate community, and honour First Nations cultures in a fun and inclusive setting.

NAIDOC Week runs from Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July 2025.

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Amber Galvin on 0400 582 141.

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