NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 5-12 July 2026. This year's theme is " 50 Years of Deadly".

What is NAIDOC Week?

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. 

How can I join in?

To find NAIDOC events in your local area, search the Local NAIDOC Week Events Calendar. You can refine your search by title, postcode and state.

Poster Competition

Zaachariaha Fielding is a proud Yankunytjatjara man from the APY Lands in South Australia and is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading contemporary First Nations artists and musician, is the winner of the 2026 National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition. 

“Paralpi is about movement — movement through generations, through memory, through song and story. It speaks to the strength our people carry and the beauty of culture continuing to evolve while staying deeply connected to who we are.” said Zaachariaha