NAIDOC Week 2025: The Next Generation – Strength, Vision & Legacy
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week—a significant milestone in recognising and celebrating the culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week began as a movement for justice and equality. It was led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who demanded a future built on truth and respect. Five decades on, NAIDOC Week stands as a national celebration of the oldest continuing cultures on earth—cultures that have survived, adapted and thrived in the face of incredible challenges.
While this moment is one of celebration, it is also a time for reflection. The path has not always been easy—and the work is far from over. We must continue to amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, defend rights, and stand together against racism and injustice.
The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, celebrates not only these achievements of the past but the bright future ahead.
NAIDOC Week reminds us of the power of community, the strength found in culture, and the responsibility we all share in building a more just and inclusive future. As we look ahead to the next 50 years, let us walk forward with the next generation—stronger, wiser and more connected than ever.
You can support NAIDOC Week and get to know your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
This year you will find Illawarra Legal Centre participating in the following NAIDOC events:
Monday 7/7/25 11am-2pm – Shellharbour City Council NAIDOC Event at Shellharbour Civic Centre
Tuesday 8/7/25 10am-1pm – Warrawong NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Darcy Wentworth Park Warrawong
Thursday 10/7/25 10am-2pm – CareWays NAIDOC Event at Koonawarra Community Centre
Friday 11/7/25 10am-2pm – Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre NAIDOC at their centre
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Celebrate NAIDOC week with us!
