NAIDOC 2025 - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
Eureka Centre Public Programs |‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion
Eureka Centre Public Programs |‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion
To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre presents ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ - a moving and timely story by Ngarigo and Awabakal film director, Daniel King.
Following the screening, Dr Mariko Smith, Head of First Nations Collections & Research, Australian Museum will join in conversation with Nanny Nellie’s great granddaughter, Aunty Ire
To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre presents ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ - a moving and timely story by Ngarigo and Awabakal film director, Daniel King.
Following the screening, Dr Mariko Smith, Head of First Nations Collections & Research, Australian Museum will join in conversation with Nanny Nellie’s great granddaughter, Aunty Irene Ridgeway and film director Daniel King.
Image: Aunty Irene Ridgeway with the statue of her great grandmother, Nelly Bunjil Walker, source: NITV and SBS
Umbrella Lane Installation
Eureka Centre Public Programs |‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion
A stunning installation in the National Aboriginal Flag colours over NAIDOC Week.
This is where to go for your #Ballarat socials share or team photo opportunity.
Location:
between 22 and 24 Armstrong Street North, Central Ballarat.
#NAIDOC2025 #VisitBallarat #KEAG #TheNext Generation
NAIDOC Week Collaborations
NAIDOC Week Collaborations
The City of Ballarat prides itself on walking alongside Community, Local Business, Traditional Owner Corporations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
Watch this space for collaborative events and activities as we get ready to celebrate and support and promote
NAIDOC 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
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Woowookarung
Woowookarung - ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.
Enjoy and discover the nature of Woowookarung Regional Park.
Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail
With pathways to allow wheelchairs and carers, assistance dogs, and groups from residential aged care facilities, the trail is an acce
Woowookarung - ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.
Enjoy and discover the nature of Woowookarung Regional Park.
Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail
With pathways to allow wheelchairs and carers, assistance dogs, and groups from residential aged care facilities, the trail is an accessible opportunity for people living with dementia to enjoy being in nature.
Recreation Road, MOUNT CLEAR Victoria 3350
Perridak Arts Mair St
Wander down to this unique art gallery in Central Ballarat.
Perridak Arts is owned and operated by Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative and shines a light on First Nation’s artists and creators from the local district.
2/214 Mair St, Ballarat Central
P 03 5331 1309
Mt Buninyong
Wadawurrung Dja
Whether you plan to climb to the top for the views, or prefer to simply wander through the endless trees with your four-legged friend – Mount Buninyong is the region’s best kept photography secret.
Local tip – when it’s snowing, this is where you’ll capture the best photos.
PAST EVENTS #NAIDOC2024 #BlakLoudProud#Ballarat
KEEP THE FIRE BURNING! Blak, Loud and Proud
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, 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.
2024 - How Ballarat celebrated
City of Ballarat Events Umbrella Lane Installation
'The Taken' Photo Exhibition featuring Uncle Murray Harrison EXTENDED until 8th
The City of Ballarat's black yellow and red umbrellas are back and Blak, Loud and Proud.
This is where to go for your #Ballarat #BlakLoudProud socials share or team photo opportunity.
Location:
between 22 and 24 Armstrong Street North, Central Ballarat.
#NAIDOC2024 #VisitBallarat
#KEAG #BlakLoudProud
'The Taken' Photo Exhibition featuring Uncle Murray Harrison EXTENDED until 8th
'The Taken' Photo Exhibition featuring Uncle Murray Harrison EXTENDED until 8th
LAST DAY - Tuesday 9th July 5PM
A powerful photographic exhibition and book to loan. Event codesigned with Ballarat Elder and Stolen Generation survivor Uncle Murray Harrison with generous permission by David G. Jones.
This exhibition is one of the first to be shown up on the Ballarat Library's newly refurbished hanging spaces.
The selection of the Taken photographs on exhibition features local and national Stolen Generations victims from across Australia.
Don't forget your library card or ID to take out a copy of this beautiful book new to the Central Highlands collection.
Ballarat Library
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9.30am-6pm
- Wednesday - 9.30am-7pm
- Saturday - 9.30am-4pm
- Sunday - 1pm-4pm
178 Doveton St, Ballarat Central
Outcomes: an increase in library membership taken up by First Nations Ballarat mob.
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising followed by Cemetery Walk (since 1988)
Monday 8th July 2024
Inaugural Collaborative Flag raising event with BADAC, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Ballarat
10AM
2024 NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
10:30am
Depart BADAC for the annual walk to Ballarat New Cemetery to honour Wadawurrung ancestor Frank Mullawallah Wilson.
An annual event since 1988.
12:30pm Afternoon tea of Soup/Sandwiches, sweets and Beverages at BADAC Tree Room.
BADAC 106 - 108 Armstrong St, Ballarat Central
P 03 5331 5344
Outcomes: relocation of annual NAIDOC flag raising event from under Queen Victoria Statue on Sturt St Ballarat to back of BADAC where there was room for the large crowd of around 300 that gathered from BADAC, Wadawurrung, City of Ballarat, Community, businesses and organisations across Ballarat. Collaboration and investment in this event by BADAC, WadawurrungTOAC and the City of Ballarat showed the community the importance of the NAIDOC Theme to keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud.
Over 100 people walked, rode and drove together to the annual convoy to honour Wadawurrung ancestor Mullawallah after this event at Ballarat New Cemetary.
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre - Free 7 Day Gold Membership for NAIDOC
7 Day free gold membership.
Last day to start Sunday July 14th
To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024, we are offering a FREE 7 Day Gold Membership to come and try everything our centre has to offer!
Try our aqua facilities, Steam Room, Health Club, and over 70 group fitness classes.
Visit our website during NAIDOC Week 7-14 June 2024, and click the ‘BOOK NOW’ button or click here to go directly to the Online Portal.
Select ‘Click Here to Join or to Create Guest Account’.
Select ‘NAIDOC Week 7 Day Centre Pass’.
You can start your free membership up to 7 days from the date your redeem the offer online or at the BALC.
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC)
Location: Prince of Wales Recreation Reserve, Gillies Street North, Lake Gardens VIC 3350
P: (03) 5334 2499
NAIDOC Week 2024 - Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (ballarataquaticcentre.com)
NAIDOC AWARDS AT AUNTY'S
Hosted by Narelda Jacobs, Rob Collins and Steph Tisdell, the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony will be telecast live from Kaurna Adelaide on ABC TV.
Location: ABC iview at Aunty's here.
Outcomes: A lot to be proud about. Much needed Celebration of First Nations mob and community across Australia.
For those that missed it here are the National
NAIDOC Award winners:
- Caring for Country and Culture Award 2024: Alick Tipoti
- Creative Talent Award 2024: Naarah
- Education Award 2024: Warlpiri Education and Training Trust
- Female Elder of the Year 2024: Aunty Millie Ingram
- Male Elder of the Year 2024: Mr Kim Collard – Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation
- Innovation Award 2024: Tui Nolan
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2024: Aunty Dulcie Flower AM
- Person of the Year 2024: Aunty Muriel Bamblett
- Sportsperson of the Year 2024: Alex Winwood
- Youth of the Year 2024: Dante Rodrigues
BADAC Youth Services JNR NAIDOC Ball
Monday 8th July 6 - 8pm
BADAC Presents NAIDOC Junior Ball for youth of all ages.
Dress your best and get ready to boogie.
Check out BADAC Youth socials for up-to-date information.
Free event.
St Alipius Primary School
106-108 Victoria St, Ballarat East, 3350
Outcomes: Over 40 young people and family members had the best night, looking flash as and having an awesome night together to celebrate. Food and deadly dance music put on by the BADAC Youth team with support from St Alipius families and Staff.
DEADLY ELDER ACTIVITIES AT PARENT PLACE
Tuesday 9th July 2024
10AM - 12PM
Deadly Elders Aunty Leonie and Uncle Alan Harris take over Parent Place with Book reading, Cultural arts and Facepainting.
PARENT PLACE
Address: 39 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Phone: 5320 5165
Email: parentplace@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Facebook: /ParentPlaceBallarat
DROPIN 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Parent Place is run by City of Ballarat Family and Children’s Services staff and supported by an energetic and passionate team of volunteers.
NAIDOC Cultural activities all week.
Highlight of the week so far!
Outcomes: A young mum stated "I went out of my comfort zone to come to Parent Place today because BADAC told me about this event". She connected to two deadly Elders and you could see her little bub absolutely loved tapping along and being right up in the healing vibrations of the yidaki while Uncle played. Best tempo ever for someone who couldn't crawl yet!
Two carers and their bubs were able to connect with Sarah the Parent Place sleep support worker for a free consultation in between Cultural activities and will try and come again for Thursday's Cultural event.
BADAC annual NAIDOC Community Day on Market St.
Wednesday 10th July 2024
10am - 3pm
Ballarat And District Aboriginal Co-operative Annual Community Day
So much fun Over 40 stalls Craft and Activities
Something for everyone.
Yidaki competition for the boys.
Big dance up to keep the fire burning and celebrate being Blak, Loud and Proud in Culture and Community.
New location for 2024 behind BADAC Medical
BADAC 5 Market St Ballarat Central
P 03 5331 5344
Feedback:
'a group of our children attended BADAC’s Community Day. They watched some traditional dancing, created some artwork and planted native plants, had the option of participating in face painting, sport activities and other recreational games. The children took the public bus and had the opportunity to practice road safety skills also. It was a wonderful celebration of NAIDOC Week. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at our Centre attended and one of them remarked as we entered BADAC, ‘That’s my flag!’ It was a wonderful way to celebrate and value her connection to BADAC and Aboriginal heritage. ' A City of Ballarat Children's Centre
Reading from Country and Cultural crafts at Parent Place
Reading from Country and Cultural crafts at Parent Place
Thursday 11th July 2024
10:30 - 11:30am
NAIDOC Tiny Readers. Reading from Country and Cultural crafts with Sarah Jane Hall, a Narungga woman living on Wadawurrung Country.
PARENT PLACE
Address: 39 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Phone: 5320 5165
Email: parentplace@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Facebook: /ParentPlaceBallarat
DROPIN 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Parent Place is run by City of Ballarat Family and Children’s Services staff and supported by an energetic and passionate team of volunteers.
NAIDOC Cultural activities all week.
Outcomes: 20 Parents, Carers and children of all ages enjoyed the hands-on Cultural awareness session. Questions about identity, languages, animals, plants and cultural tools were asked at this lovely event. Families got to take home emu feathers, shells and other gifts from nature shared by Sarah Jane Hall.
First Nations Weaving Workshop at Perridak Arts
First Nations Weaving Workshop at Perridak Arts
Reading from Country and Cultural crafts at Parent Place
Thursday 11th July 2024
1pm - 3pm
Free
Get hands on, learning or practicing weaving natural materials in this special mob only workshop.
Learn about different weaving materials and methods surrounded by Perridak artist collections.
Perridak Arts and City of Ballarat supported mob to connect to traditional skills as a UNESCO City of Craft during NAIDOC Week 2024.
Weaving Workshop with (Aunty) Donna Blackall with assistance from BADAC's 2024 Miss Junior NAIDOC.
Perridak Arts
2/214 Mair St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Outcomes:
A small but deadly group of diverse First Nations women gathered and learnt new skills and shared stories.
Three beginners started their very first baskets as guided by Aunty Donna and skilled community members who also joined the group.
A new mum learnt to weave a Torres Strait Islander ball called a kai for her son.
Two hours went too fast and everyone commented how good it was to be at Perridak Arts.
There was suggestion that it would be great to have a regular First Nations women's weaving circle for women and girls.
Joan Ross: Let’s party like it’s 1815
First Nations Weaving Workshop at Perridak Arts
Joan Ross: Let’s party like it’s 1815
NAIDOC Week photo opportunity location with NAIDOC Week Flags flying behind the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
This outdoor exhibition is a critique on Australian colonisation. Ross sees Australian colonisation as ‘a car crash; in slow motion we watch the lack of regard and insensitivity– the long-drawn-out slide towards an inevitable crumpled heap.
Bold and experimental this is a fantastic exhibition to take a walk to in the CBD of Ballarat
Alfred Deakin Place, behind Art Gallery of Ballarat
Barkly Square NAIDOC BBQ by gold coin donation
Thursday 11th July
12pm - 1pm
Join BGT Jobs & Training in celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples in Australia.
BBQ lunch by gold coin donation - all monies raised going to support the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
Relax and explore the Yarning Garden in our internal courtyard and learn more about the wonderful cultures and history of First Nations peoples.
All Welcome
BGT JOBS AND TRAINING BARKLY SQUARE
25-29 Barkly St, Ballarat East VIC 3350
Wadawurrung Education session - Ballarat Library Winter Holiday Program
Thursday 11th July 2024
2PM - 3PM
Learn about local Wadawurrung plants and trees with a Traditional Owner.
Plant your own seed to grow in your garden.
Workshop led by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as part of the Ballarat Libraries Winter School Holiday program
#NAIDOC2024 #WTOAC @BallaratLibraries
Free event
Bookings: Wadawurrung Education Session • Winter School Holiday Program | Humanitix
Ballarat Library
178 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat Central
NAIDOC Week Drag Bingo
Thursday 11th July 2024
Doors open 6pm, Show starts 7/7:30pm
PIANO BAR and BADAC join forces for the NAIDOC WEEK DRAG BINGO
18+ event for one and all.
An electrifying three-hour extravaganza of interactive entertainment.
Prepare for laughter, surprises, and the chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the evening.
Important Information:
- Tickets $10/person and is payable at time of booking. This includes a game book and dabber
- Show starts between 7 -7:30pm.
- Kitchen open 6pm to 8pm
- Tables held until 7:30pm at the latest.
- Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
To Book: Piano Bar Ballarat (nowbookit.com)
The Piano Bar 31 Sturt St, Ballarat Central
Over 55s Weaving Workshop at Perridak Arts
Friday 12th July 2024
10:30am - 12:30pm
City of Ballarat Ageing Well Services team in recognition of NAIDOC Week 2024.
Weaving Workshop with Local Master Weaver… Donna Blackall for over 55s.
Donna will guide all participants through the art of weaving.
She will be showing a basic technique which everyone can learn.
Participants will learn how to make their own designs using a basic blanket stitch.
$10 per person - Limited spots available
Bookings link - Weaving Workshop with Local Master Weaver… Donna Blackall. | Humanitix
Contact the Social Activities team if you would like assistance with booking or further details. Call 5320 5637 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Perridak Arts
2/214 Mair St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Grampians Health Morning Tea for Culture FUNDRAISER
Friday 12th July
11:30am - 1pm
Grampians Health fundraiser
MORNING TEA FOR CULTURE
Support Aboriginal children in care to heal and connect to culture.
Strong Aboriginal Families and communities means strong Aboriginal children.
RSVP: asap
Macayla 0491849 272
Grampians health • Morning Tea For Culture 2024 (vacca.org)
Outcomes:
GRAMPIANS HEALTH raised $315.00
The funds raised support VACCA to provide opportunities for Aboriginal children in care to attend cultural camps and participate in programs to remain close to culture and stay safe, protected and strong. Children and young people leave VACCA’s cultural camps with a greater sense of wellbeing and identity - knowing who they are, who their people are and where their Country is.
The Yarrowee River: Peel To Prest Digital Mapping Project
Join us for a discussion about a digital mapping project examining the history of the Yarrowee River. This collaboration between Federation University, the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Ballarat offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical and cultural significance of the Yarrowee River, encompassing the influences of the Wadawurrung Indigenous peoples and subsequent settlement.
Presented by City of Ballarat's Eureka Centre
102 Stawell Street South Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Accessible to wheelchair users
Delacombe Town Centre Reptile and Butterfly Encounters
3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th July
10am - 2pm
Facepainting and Animal Encounters.
Kids will be mesmerised by the incredible reptiles, butterflies and knowledgeable staff.
These events are completely free and designed to be educational, engaging, and most importantly, fun.
Perfect for young nature enthusiasts who are eager to learn more in a hands-on setting.
Delacombe Town Centre,
Kmart Atrium 3350
'The Taken' Photo Book featuring Uncle Murray Harrison and other Ballarat mob.
A powerful photographic book by David G. Jones for loan through Ballarat Library. This beautiful book features Ballarat mob including Elder and Stolen Generation survivor Uncle Murray Harrison.
The Taken includes poems stories and images from across Australia on Stolen Generations.
Don't forget your library card or ID to take out a copy of this beautiful book new to the Central Highlands collection.
Ballarat Library
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9.30am-6pm
- Wednesday - 9.30am-7pm
- Saturday - 9.30am-4pm
- Sunday - 1pm-4pm
You can reserve this book through any of the Central Highlands Libraries or online if you have a free library membership.
City of Ballarat Events Umbrella Lane Installation
City of Ballarat Events Umbrella Lane Installation
The City of Ballarat's black yellow and red umbrellas are back and Blak, Loud and Proud.
This is where to go for your #Ballarat #BlakLoudProud socials share or team photo opportunity.
Location:
between 22 and 24 Armstrong Street North, Central Ballarat.
#NAIDOC2024 #VisitBallarat
#KEAG #BlakLoudProud
