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.”

NAIDOC Week: July 6 – July 13, 2025

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.

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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

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -