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25 June 2025

NAIDOC Week and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday:  July 6, 2025

The theme for this year is, “Sent Forth in Strength and Hope.”

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NAIDOC Week:  July 6 – July 13, 2025

Many schools across our diocese have recently recognised National NAIDOC Week 2025, embracing this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
 
From liturgies and traditional dance workshops to storytelling, art, music, and learning about Country, students and staff have explored the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
 
Across classrooms, libraries, gardens and schoolyards, this has been a time of learning, reflection, and deep respect. It has been a reminder of the role we all play in reconciliation and the legacy we are helping shape for the next generation.
 
Thank you to the many First Nations students, families, educators, and community members who have shared their knowledge and stories with us.
Schools pictured 📸:
 
 

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is 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. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

 

The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

 

NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors. 

 

More informaton:

St Alipius Parish School

 

St Alipius Parish School Ballarat East are so incredibly proud of two students who were recognised at the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Youth Awards.

– Elsie was nominated in the category of Education, for her outstanding academic results and success in the BEBRAS Maths competition.

– Sophie was nominated and won the category for Art. Sophie is an exceptional artist and her sketches are incredible.

 

Congratulations Elsie and Sophie!!

 

Thanks BADAC YOUTH for celebrating our young people!

 

 

Emily Clarke – Principal

 

 

 

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025: Honouring Culture, Truth, and Community

 

 

‘The 2025 National NAIDOC Poster incorporating the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag (licensed by the Torres Strait Island Council).’

 

CatholicCare Victoria resources