NAIDOC WEEK - A NATIONAL CELEBRATION FOR ALL
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 locally, online and across the country.
We come from different backgrounds and cultures, but as a community we share a culture of growing and learning together in the same schools, businesses, workplaces, recreation spaces and services. Ballarat, as an Intercultural City, builds on the concept of all of us living together in a vibrant, diverse and harmonious community.
#NAIDOC2026 celebrations #50YearsofDeadly #NAIDOCWeek
NAIDOC Poster Retrospective at all Ballarat Libraries
Enjoy the NAIDOC Poster Retrospective on the screens and exhibited on walls at each of the City of Ballarat's Libraries
Photo Opportunity
Where: Hops Lane/Umbrella Lane
off Armstrong St, Ballarat Central
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag on 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official 'National Australian flags | PM&C ' un
Where: Hops Lane/Umbrella Lane
off Armstrong St, Ballarat Central
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag on 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official 'National Australian flags | PM&C ' under the
Flags Act 1953.
The black represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the yellow the sun and the red the land and the green and blue of the Torres Strait Islands flag representing the land and the sea respectively.
This is where to go for your #NAIDOCWEEK #NAIDOC2026 #DEADLY #VisitBallarat #50YEARSDEADLY #NAIDOCBALLARAT
team photo opportunities and socials shares
Balla-Arat NAIDOC Ball 18th July Get your tickets ASAP
Celebrate Balla-Arat NAIDOC - an evening filled with music, dance, prizes,
auctions, great food, and community.
This year's red-carpet theme is
"Black Tie with a hint of Deadly!" with all attendees able to vote for
best dressed categories on the night.
Get your ball gowns and bling on to be photo and dance ready.
🎉 Ballaarat NAIDOC Ball 20
Celebrate Balla-Arat NAIDOC - an evening filled with music, dance, prizes,
auctions, great food, and community.
This year's red-carpet theme is
"Black Tie with a hint of Deadly!" with all attendees able to vote for
best dressed categories on the night.
Get your ball gowns and bling on to be photo and dance ready.
🎉 Ballaarat NAIDOC Ball 2026! 🎉
📍 Ballarat and District Trotting Club
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 11:30PM
THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT ONLY!
Thursday 9th July Drag Bingo
Piano Bar Ballarat are once again hosting a NAIDOC Week Drag Bingo event
There are some great prizes and raffle items up for grabs so make sure you gather up your friends and family for a great night out.
Hosted by Wadawurrung Country’s own Gabriella Labucci and Naarm’s Miss Jay, this special edition of Drag Bingo will feature performan
Piano Bar Ballarat are once again hosting a NAIDOC Week Drag Bingo event
There are some great prizes and raffle items up for grabs so make sure you gather up your friends and family for a great night out.
Hosted by Wadawurrung Country’s own Gabriella Labucci and Naarm’s Miss Jay, this special edition of Drag Bingo will feature performances from Ballarat’s Baarlinjaan Dance Group, along with other special guests.
Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Blackall Family Funeral Fund.
Important Information:
- Date: Thursday 9th July
- The ticket price is $20 per person and is payable at time of booking. This includes a game book and dabber
- Member Price is $15
- Doors will open at 6pm.
- The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
- Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
- A table will be reserved based on the size of your group.
- Seating is allocated, so if you’d like to be seated with another group, please include this request in the comments when booking.
- To add extra guests to your table, simply make an additional booking under the same name, then we will automatically group your bookings together.
Friday 10th July - 2PM Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky
The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky brings together classical music and storytelling, through a uniquely Australian lens. A quintet of MCO string players will present a musical retelling of Tylissa Elisara’s charming story of Wurrtoo the wombat on his daring quest to marry the sky.
The performance will include an abridged narration
The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky brings together classical music and storytelling, through a uniquely Australian lens. A quintet of MCO string players will present a musical retelling of Tylissa Elisara’s charming story of Wurrtoo the wombat on his daring quest to marry the sky.
The performance will include an abridged narration of Elisara’s novel, which takes inspiration from classic children’s books such as Winnie the Pooh and Blinky Bill, as well as stories from the author’s own Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha heritage.
This performance will feature music composed by DEADLY Noongar, Yamatji and Wongi composer Aaron Wyatt. It will open with an introduction to the string instruments and a range of demonstrations and activities designed to guide listening and optimise engagement and participation.
Children will have an opportunity to experience music making, while enjoying this charming tale about friendship, adventure and facing your fears.
HIDDEN 10 – 12 July
Her Majesty's Theatre - HIDDEN Step inside something unexpected.
This July, Creative Ballarat presents HIDDEN — transforming Civic Hall Ballarat into a dreamlike landscape of air, colour and imagination.
Six local artists unveil large-scale inflatable works that invite you to wander, touch, listen and play.
HIDDEN is an immersive experie
Her Majesty's Theatre - HIDDEN Step inside something unexpected.
This July, Creative Ballarat presents HIDDEN — transforming Civic Hall Ballarat into a dreamlike landscape of air, colour and imagination.
Six local artists unveil large-scale inflatable works that invite you to wander, touch, listen and play.
HIDDEN is an immersive experience where the environment shifts and unfolds around you.
Soft forms rise and fall. Light filters through colour. Moments of surprise emerge as you move through the space.
Featuring installations by Noongar artists Jay Kulbardi and Annelìse Belladonna alongside, Ben Pennell, Tom Bell, Kathy Holowko and Meaghan Shelton, this sensory experience celebrates curiosity, creativity and play.
Saturday 11th July - 11AM
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
Services | Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative | badac.net.au Our Flag, Our Story: Stories and Songs with Bernard Namok Jnr and
Deb Lowah Clark
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11am-11:45am
Celebrate Torres Strait Island culture this NAIDOC Week with a book reading by author Bernard Namok Jnr and interactive singing with Deb Lowah Clark.
Ages 4-12 years.
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
A program of passion and flair featuring Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with accordion sensation James Crabb on accordian.
From the ornate beauty of Rameau and the bold invention of CPE Bach to Gubitsch’s tango pulse and the raw soul of Scottish tradition, these works speak across time and place with one voice: expressive, searching, alive.
A program of passion and flair featuring Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with accordion sensation James Crabb on accordian.
From the ornate beauty of Rameau and the bold invention of CPE Bach to Gubitsch’s tango pulse and the raw soul of Scottish tradition, these works speak across time and place with one voice: expressive, searching, alive.
Composer Aaron Wyatt offers a deeply moving portrait of the Australian landscape in MCO's premiere commission 'Under the Canopy'
Noongar man Aaron Wyatt became the first Indigenous person to conduct an Australian state orchestra in 2022.
(Wyatt conducted the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in Long Time Living Here, a musical Acknowledgement of Country by Deborah Cheetham AO.)
This concert promises a memorable journey through sound, land, and story, delivered with passion and imagination.
Her Majesty's Theatre - Under the Canopy
Saturday 11th July - 1PM
Friday 10th July - 7PM with Aaron Wyatt
Symbols of Home: The Story of the Torres Strait Islander Flag
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1pm - 2:30pm
Deb Lowah Clark guides a conversation with Bernard Namok Jnr about the story of the Torres Strait Islander Flag, which was designed by his father Bernard Namok Snr. Includes a screening of the short documentary film, ‘Carry the Flag’.
HIDDEN at Civic Hall Friday 10th - Sunday 12th
This July, Six local artists unveil large-scale inflatable works that invite you to wander, touch, listen and play.
HIDDEN is an immersive experience where the environment shifts and unfolds around you.
Soft forms rise and fall. Light filters through colour. Moments of surprise emerge as you move through the space.
Featuring installation
This July, Six local artists unveil large-scale inflatable works that invite you to wander, touch, listen and play.
HIDDEN is an immersive experience where the environment shifts and unfolds around you.
Soft forms rise and fall. Light filters through colour. Moments of surprise emerge as you move through the space.
Featuring installations by Noongar artists Jay Kulbardi and Annelìse Belladonna alongside, Ben Pennell, Tom Bell, Kathy Holowko and Meaghan Shelton, this sensory experience celebrates curiosity, creativity and play.
BALLARAT LIBRARY PAST EVENTS 6th and 8th July
BALLARAT LIBRARY PAST EVENTS 6th and 8th July
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Ballarat Library with First Nations storytelling from StoryBox Library. Get comfy and enjoy themed colouring activities while you watch stories on our big screen.
Monday 6 July and Wednesday 8 July
10.30am-12.30pm
Drop in Anytime
Ballarat Library
No bookings required
This week, we encourage families, educa
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Ballarat Library with First Nations storytelling from StoryBox Library. Get comfy and enjoy themed colouring activities while you watch stories on our big screen.
Monday 6 July and Wednesday 8 July
10.30am-12.30pm
Drop in Anytime
Ballarat Library
No bookings required
This week, we encourage families, educators and children to listen, learn and celebrate through story.
#StoryBoxHub #NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek #50YearsOfDeadly #FirstNationsVoices
PAST EVENT - BADAC COMMUNITY DAY
BALLARAT LIBRARY PAST EVENTS 6th and 8th July
Over 2500 attended BADAC's annual Community Day - A NAIDOC Highlight.
When: Wednesday 8th July, 10am - 2pm
Where: Ballarat High School
A powerful annual event to celebrate and strengthen connections and Community.
Kids Activities, Petting Zoo, face painting Indigenous projects, BBQ lunch, food tastings, seedling giveaways, and
much much much
Over 2500 attended BADAC's annual Community Day - A NAIDOC Highlight.
When: Wednesday 8th July, 10am - 2pm
Where: Ballarat High School
A powerful annual event to celebrate and strengthen connections and Community.
Kids Activities, Petting Zoo, face painting Indigenous projects, BBQ lunch, food tastings, seedling giveaways, and
much much much more.
**A BALLAARAT NAIDOC WEEK HIGHLIGHT**
Email:
Call 5331 5344
#NAIDOC2026 #50YearsofDeadly #NAIDOCWeek
NAIDOC Photo Opportunity
Wednesday 15th July Save Your Stories: How to Digitise Old Photos
NAIDOC Photo Opportunity
Where: Hops Lane/Umbrella Lane
off Armstrong St, Ballarat Central
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag on 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official 'National Australian flags | PM&C ' un
Where: Hops Lane/Umbrella Lane
off Armstrong St, Ballarat Central
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag on 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official 'National Australian flags | PM&C ' under the
Flags Act 1953.
The black represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the yellow the sun and the red the land and the green and blue of the Torres Strait Islands flag representing the land and the sea respectively.
This is where to go for your #NAIDOCWEEK #NAIDOC2026 #DEADLY #VisitBallarat #50YEARSDEADLY #NAIDOCBALLARAT
#ReconciliationAction
team photo opportunities and socials shares
14th July - Mob event
Wednesday 15th July Save Your Stories: How to Digitise Old Photos
NAIDOC Photo Opportunity
Where: Online
The Blak and Bright
Blak Writers Group Masterclass for July will be hosted by Ellen van Neerven!
Ellen is a Mununjali Yugambeh author writing across poetry, fiction, non-fiction, middle-grade novels and plays.
Ellen's workshop focuses on responding creatively (usually in poetry or prose) to a visual work of art such as a pain
Where: Online
The Blak and Bright
Blak Writers Group Masterclass for July will be hosted by Ellen van Neerven!
Ellen is a Mununjali Yugambeh author writing across poetry, fiction, non-fiction, middle-grade novels and plays.
Ellen's workshop focuses on responding creatively (usually in poetry or prose) to a visual work of art such as a painting, sculpture or photograph, also known as ekphrasis. After yarning about a range of examples works, this workshop invites participants to absorb many unique and unexpected influences to create new work of their own.
By mob for mob—if you're not already part of this free online group, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/yxaw75cd
Wednesday 15th July Save Your Stories: How to Digitise Old Photos
Wednesday 15th July Save Your Stories: How to Digitise Old Photos
Thursday 16th July A journey of Reconciliation Storytelling, Film, Music
Wednesday, July 15th
2pm - 3:30pm
Using Ballarat Libraries digitisation equipment, learn how to safely digitise and preserve old family photos.
Beginner friendly workshop.
Bring in some of your old photos.
Free Event but bookings via Humanitix essential as places are limited.
CONTACT
Thursday 16th July A journey of Reconciliation Storytelling, Film, Music
Thursday 16th July A journey of Reconciliation Storytelling, Film, Music
A Journey of Reconciliation
A story of loss, connection and reconciliation beginning in the Red Centre
Vickers St Community Hub,
254 Vickers St Sebastopol
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Tickets: $25 for the general public. Aboriginal Elders have the option to make a donation on arrival instead of tix
Free cuppa and Q&A
**Event by John Parke and Aunty Doreen Abbott**
Ballarat Film Society 16th July, Doors Open 7pm
Documentary Tribute to David Gulpilil David Gulpilil, from the Mandjalpingu (Djilba) clan of the Yolngu people
**Ballarat Film Society Event**
Membership - BALLARAT FILM SOCIETY 2026
Balla-Arat NAIDOC Ball Get your tickets ASAP
Ball-Arat NAIDOC Ball 2026
A blak tie event with a HINT OF DEADLY.
Prizes for deadliest outfits.
Get your tickets and enjoy a celebration of 50years of NAIDOC.
All welcome.
Location: Ballarat Trotting Club
When: 6pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 18th July
**Ballarat Community Event**
SBS NAIDOC Week On Demand
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Fifty Years of Deadly.
Celebrate Indigenous excellence with this selection of iconic and award-winning Indigenous films, documentaries and series.
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Celebrate NAIDOC Week and get your steps up by extending your walk around Lake Wendouree/Be Gone by including the North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park's newest installation -
Kunuwarra by Wadawurrung artist Kait James.
Wayngurrla - To Make Good Gilson Family Exhibition
Kunuwarra at North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park
Wayngurrla - To Make Good Gilson Family Exhibition
Closes: 2 August 2026
Time: 11am – 4pm (guided tours on the hour) - Entry Fee
Location: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
Wayngurrla – To Make Good pays homage to the reciprocal relationships between Wadawrruung kin kin bil and the owners of the property, the Austin family.
This exhibition celebrates the lived experienc
Closes: 2 August 2026
Time: 11am – 4pm (guided tours on the hour) - Entry Fee
Location: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
Wayngurrla – To Make Good pays homage to the reciprocal relationships between Wadawrruung kin kin bil and the owners of the property, the Austin family.
This exhibition celebrates the lived experiences of first custodians’ ancestors, and how they were interwoven with those of the Barwon Park Mansion.
Artists: Aunty Marlene Gilson OAM and her children Robert, Dr Deanne, Tammy and Barry, alongside her grandchildren, Blair, Indigo, Max, Arlo, Piper and Mia.
Featured painting is Thomas, King Billy and the Duke by Marlene Gilson.
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
Wayngurrla - To Make Good Gilson Family Exhibition
Hannah Bronte: POWA WAVE
29 May - 6 August Art Screen, Alfred Deakin Pl, Ballarat
The Art Gallery of Ballarat presents the work of Hannah Brontë on Art Screen.
Brontë is a Wakka Wakka and Yaegel artist who creates video, textiles, fibre arts and text-based works about women’s empowerment and protest. Shot on the beaches of Kombumerri/Yug
Hannah Bronte: POWA WAVE
29 May - 6 August Art Screen, Alfred Deakin Pl, Ballarat
The Art Gallery of Ballarat presents the work of Hannah Brontë on Art Screen.
Brontë is a Wakka Wakka and Yaegel artist who creates video, textiles, fibre arts and text-based works about women’s empowerment and protest. Shot on the beaches of Kombumerri/Yugambeh country,/ Coolangatta, POWA WAVE captures the natural beauty of an ocean sunrise as experienced by two Queer lovers. For the artist, ‘being a woman in the surf, let alone a Queer woman, takes a sport so freeing and transcendent and makes it a radical act of defiance.’
Image: Hannah Brontë POWA WAVE [film still] 2022, HD video with sound, 5 min 29 sec. Models: Aubrey and Macca. Image courtesy the artist and Fast Back Studios / Cisca Studios.
NAIDOC Exhibition and Native Garden
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
Come celebrate culture, friendships and community at Barkly Square with mob.
Take a walk around the Atrium to take in the brilliantly curated art exhibition which is on for the entire month of July.
Most items are for sale so pick a special piece to go on your wall.
Take a moment to relax in the Yarning Garden in the sunshine, see how ea
Come celebrate culture, friendships and community at Barkly Square with mob.
Take a walk around the Atrium to take in the brilliantly curated art exhibition which is on for the entire month of July.
Most items are for sale so pick a special piece to go on your wall.
Take a moment to relax in the Yarning Garden in the sunshine, see how easy it is to grow bush foods, and ask questions on the medicinal properties being grown.
Come and visit during Barkly Square business hours.
*Yarning Garden Women's Group Event*
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
Thursday 9th July (WAITLIST ONLY)
NAIDOC Week: Tote Bag Workshop with Murrup Art
• Winter School Holiday Program 2026 • Ballarat Library
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Murrup Art. In this workshop, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Aboriginal artist, Jenna Oldaker (Murrup Art) will guide you through designing your own tote bag inspired by traditional Aboriginal symbols from
NAIDOC Week: Tote Bag Workshop with Murrup Art
• Winter School Holiday Program 2026 • Ballarat Library
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Murrup Art. In this workshop, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Aboriginal artist, Jenna Oldaker (Murrup Art) will guide you through designing your own tote bag inspired by traditional Aboriginal symbols from the dreamtime and Wadawurrung Country. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal culture while you work on your art.
Learn and play together.
All sessions for children under 12 are designed to be co-learning activities where parents and carers participate as core support for their child. Children under the age of 12 cannot be left unattended.
All ages - all children are welcome to participate.
Perridak Arts - 214 Main Rd
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
Perridak Arts is an Aboriginal owned and operated business in the evolving art and tourist scene of Ballarat on the land of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
This is unique art gallery was established in 2023 and couples as a therapeutic program, supporting local First Nations artists and craftspeople to present their art while u
Perridak Arts is an Aboriginal owned and operated business in the evolving art and tourist scene of Ballarat on the land of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
This is unique art gallery was established in 2023 and couples as a therapeutic program, supporting local First Nations artists and craftspeople to present their art while using their talents to connect to their culture.
Once you step inside the door, you will be immersed in the relaxing sounds and smells of “Being on Country”, where a variety of art forms encourages visitors to delve into First Nation's culture.
LOCATION: 214 Mair Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative is proud to present Perridak Arts Gallery to the public and is committed to supporting local artists to continually offer their amazing artworks for viewing and purchase.
Content: Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-Operative Limited - Perridak Arts
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
Eleven teams kicked off NAIDOC Week 2026 Celebrating Culture, Community spirit & fierce and fantastic competition
Teams from across Ballarat and the region showed up from organisations including VicPol, BADAC, Berry St and Court Services Victoria with over 150 attendees playing and cheering on the NAIDOC Spirit.
PAST - Youth Ball (Senior)
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Mixed Netball Tournament Sunday 5th July
PAST - Youth Ball (Senior)
When: 2nd July
Formal Wear
For bookings or further information contact BADAC Youth Services
PAST - Sculpture Launch
PAST - Youth Ball (Senior)
Celebrating Wadawurrung culture: Kunuwarra (Blak Swan) nears completion
The NAIDOC Week launch of
Kait James' sculpture was hosted at Ballarat Botanic Gardens with over 100 people in attendance.
The artwork reflects themes of Country, identity, and connection. It also celebrates the Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), a treasured and iconic symbo
Celebrating Wadawurrung culture: Kunuwarra (Blak Swan) nears completion
The NAIDOC Week launch of
Kait James' sculpture was hosted at Ballarat Botanic Gardens with over 100 people in attendance.
The artwork reflects themes of Country, identity, and connection. It also celebrates the Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), a treasured and iconic symbol of Ballarat.
City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves, said the completion of Kunuwarra is an important milestone for the city’s public art collection.
“The City of Ballarat is proud to support the addition of Kunuwarra (Blak Swan) to our public art collection, enriching the North Gardens Sculpture Park as a place for community connection, reflection and cultural exchange,” she said.
PAST EVENT - NAIDOC Ballarat Flag Raising and Walk
Over 350 attended Ballarat's 3rd
Collaborative Flag Raising at BADAC
for one and all
10am Monday 6th July
Collaborative Flag raising event
with BADAC, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and
the City of Ballarat
10:40 AM Around 90 walked together from BADAC for the 38th annual walk (ride or drive) up Lydiard St to Ballarat
Over 350 attended Ballarat's 3rd
Collaborative Flag Raising at BADAC
for one and all
10am Monday 6th July
Collaborative Flag raising event
with BADAC, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and
the City of Ballarat
10:40 AM Around 90 walked together from BADAC for the 38th annual walk (ride or drive) up Lydiard St to Ballarat New Cemetery to honour Wadawurrung ancestor Mullawallah with Smoking Ceremony and Gathering
An annual event since 1988 initiated by BADAC Members.
MAP to walk or drive to Mullahwallah cultural ceremony event.
12PM - 2PM BADAC NAIDOC Lunch and cuppa BADAC Tree Room, 108 Armstrong St. with fruit platters from City of Ballarat
PAST EVENT WEBINAR Indigenous leadership in disaster resilience
NAIDOC Webinar | Indigenous leadership in disaster resilience 1 - 2pm (AEST), Tuesday 7th July
Webinar resources
Join the conversation#NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek #50YearsOfDeadly
NAIDOC WEEK RESOURCES
GET YOUR STEPS UP
Woowookarung
Perridak Arts Mair St
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
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.
2025 PAST EVENTS - The Next Generation
*PAST EVENT*
Ngaya (I Am) by Peter Waples-Crowe
Where: Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St.
RECONCILIATION PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Art Gallery of Ballarat presented work by Peter Waples-Crowe set amongst the NAIDOC Banners of Alfed Deakin Place on Camp St.
PAST EVENT -
A proud Ngarigo man living in Naarm/Melbourne, Waples-Crowe makes art about the intersection
Ngaya (I Am) by Peter Waples-Crowe
Where: Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St.
RECONCILIATION PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Art Gallery of Ballarat presented work by Peter Waples-Crowe set amongst the NAIDOC Banners of Alfed Deakin Place on Camp St.
PAST EVENT -
A proud Ngarigo man living in Naarm/Melbourne, Waples-Crowe makes art about the intersection of his First Nations and LGBTQI+ identity.
First captured in European eyes by Eugene von Guerard’s 1868 painting, North-east view from the northern top of Mount Kosciusko, Ngarigo Country was transformed in the twentieth century by the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
On top of a camp and humourous grab-bag of art history and archival video, Waples-Crowe inserts his own image as a counter to many decades of Aboriginal erasure from popular narratives of ski slopes and infrastructure.
Hops Lane 2025
On display 9th July - 4th August
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag
On 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official ' Australian flags | PM&C ' under the Flags Act 1953.
The black, red and
On display 9th July - 4th August
Anniversary of the Australian Aboriginal Flag
On 9 July 1971, this flag was first flown in Adelaide at a land rights rally. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag becoming official ' Australian flags | PM&C ' under the Flags Act 1953.
The black, red and yellow colours represent the Aboriginal people, the sun and the land respectively. Today, the Aboriginal flag flies proudly across Australia as a symbol of survival, cultural strength and the ongoing struggle for land rights, recognition and justice.
This year's Umbrella Lane NAIDOC Week installation is supported by Mid-West Tourism and Ballarat Council's Social Inclusion Team.
This is where to go for your
#BlakLoudProud #Reconciliation #StrengthVisionLegacy #VisitBallarat team photo opportunities and socials shares
*PAST EVENT*
When: 6pm - 8pm Friday 27th June
Where: St Alipius Primary School
JUNIOR NAIDOC DISCO
Primary School Students Only
Open to ages 5 - 12
Dress to Impress
Contact BADAC Youth with Qs
*PAST EVENT*
Free Movie Screening: Emu Runner (PG)
When: 1pm -3pm Thursday 3rd July
Where: Sebastapol Library
Nine-year-old Gem (Brewarrina 1st time actor Rhae-Kye Waites) forms a bond with a wild emu in the remote town of Brewarrina NSW.
"In nature, the male emu takes on the role of rearing the chicks. The human parallel to this emu trait is explore
Free Movie Screening: Emu Runner (PG)
When: 1pm -3pm Thursday 3rd July
Where: Sebastapol Library
Nine-year-old Gem (Brewarrina 1st time actor Rhae-Kye Waites) forms a bond with a wild emu in the remote town of Brewarrina NSW.
"In nature, the male emu takes on the role of rearing the chicks. The human parallel to this emu trait is explored in this delicately beautiful feature debut... At the moment of her greatest need for comfort, Gem encounters and forges a bond with a wild emu, the totem bird of her ancestors. While her connection with the bird gives her solace, it also leads to behaviours that bring Gem to the attention of Heidi (Georgia Blizzard), a new social worker in town." (Toronto International Film Festival)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Rated PG
FREE EVENT
*PAST EVENT*
Sunday 6th July THE LAND BRIDGE documentary followed by
Q&A session with director, producer and writer of The Land Bridge.
This 24-minute documentary takes us on a journey from the Bass Strait seafloor. Through the perspectives of marine scientists, wildlife biologists, paleoecologists, Country rangers and cultural custodians, the film ex
Sunday 6th July THE LAND BRIDGE documentary followed by
Q&A session with director, producer and writer of The Land Bridge.
This 24-minute documentary takes us on a journey from the Bass Strait seafloor. Through the perspectives of marine scientists, wildlife biologists, paleoecologists, Country rangers and cultural custodians, the film explores what we know of the ancient Bassian Plain, how we know it, and how First Peoples remain culturally connected to those long past times.
Closed Captions available
Over 30 Ballarat adults and children gathered and enjoyed a great Q&A session after this fantastic documentary.
*PAST EVENT*
Author talk: Boori (Monty) Pryor
When: Monday 7th July
Where: Ballarat Library
Uncle Boori (Monty) Pryor is an multi-award-winning children’s author, musician and storyteller. Boori helps children and community understand the past and present culture of First Nations People, through performative storytelling stemming from his own uniqu
Author talk: Boori (Monty) Pryor
When: Monday 7th July
Where: Ballarat Library
Uncle Boori (Monty) Pryor is an multi-award-winning children’s author, musician and storyteller. Boori helps children and community understand the past and present culture of First Nations People, through performative storytelling stemming from his own unique perspective of the world and life experiences.
Around 40 children and all their big people got up and shook a leg at Ballarat Library ...so much fun.
Thanks to Uncle Boori also for special time together and your powerful didge playing at the end to relax and connect to Country. What a good way to start the holidays.
*PAST EVENT*
2025 NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Commemorative Walk
Monday 7th July 2025
Collaborative Flag raising event with BADAC, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Ballarat
Who: One and all Welcome.
Where: BADAC 106 - 108 Armstrong St, Ballarat Central P 03 5331 5344
10AM 2025 Ballarat NAIDOC Week
Flag Raising Ceremony
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2025 NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Commemorative Walk
Monday 7th July 2025
Collaborative Flag raising event with BADAC, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Ballarat
Who: One and all Welcome.
Where: BADAC 106 - 108 Armstrong St, Ballarat Central P 03 5331 5344
10AM 2025 Ballarat NAIDOC Week
Flag Raising Ceremony
10:30am Depart BADAC for the annual walk (ride or drive) to Ballarat New Cemetery to honour Wadawurrung ancestor Frank Mullawallah Wilson.
An annual event since 1988 initiated by BADAC Members
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5jRBzGeLrAhWi3im9
12:30pm Afternoon tea of Soup/Sandwiches
at BADAC Tree Room 106 Armstrong St
Over 500 people from across Ballarat and beyond gathered to mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2025 together. It was a stunning day with Waa/Crow flying overhead keeping the skies clear from rain for all those who walked to the cemetery commemoration event and wreath laying. Photos via https://www.facebook.com/KEAGBallarat
*PAST EVENT*
Murrup Art Tote Bags Workshop
When: 2pm -3pm
Monday 7th July
Where: Wendouree Library
For children aged 8 -13
Join Jenna Oldaker from Murrup Art for an free and exciting art workshop. Jenna is a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Visual Artist who creates vibrant and contemporary artworks inspired by her ancestors and their spirits. Learn a
Murrup Art Tote Bags Workshop
When: 2pm -3pm
Monday 7th July
Where: Wendouree Library
For children aged 8 -13
Join Jenna Oldaker from Murrup Art for an free and exciting art workshop. Jenna is a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Visual Artist who creates vibrant and contemporary artworks inspired by her ancestors and their spirits. Learn about Wadawurrung culture and Country while decorating your own tote bag.
**sold out event**
*PAST EVENT*
Aging Well (55+) Basket Weaving Workshop
Ageing Well in Ballarat | City of Ballarat proudly celebrates NAIDOC week at BADAC's Perridak Art Gallery.
Over 3hours participants created a beautiful small woven basket or placemat using raffia, enjoyed a yarn and finger food provided with native teas. A small group experience for Seniors (those over 55)
**sold out event**
**PAST EVENT**
'Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ Film screening and panel discussion
When: 6pm, Tuesday 8th July
Where: Eureka Centre Auditorium
To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre presents ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ - a moving and timely story by award winning Ngarigo and Awabakal film director, Daniel King of First Person Films
Wadawurrung educator Maca
'Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ Film screening and panel discussion
When: 6pm, Tuesday 8th July
Where: Eureka Centre Auditorium
To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre presents ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’ - a moving and timely story by award winning Ngarigo and Awabakal film director, Daniel King of First Person Films
Wadawurrung educator Macaylah Johnson provided stories of her traditional lands Country and joined the 30 participants at this special event
Following the screening, Dr Mariko Smith, Head of First Nations Collections & Research, Australian Museum joined in conversation with Nanny Nellie’s family Aunty Irene Ridgeway and director Daniel King.
FREE EVENT
*PAST EVENT*
BADAC Community Day
When: Wednesday 9th July
Where: Ballarat High School
**for one and all**
A powerful annual event where a 1000 came together to celebrate and strengthen connections and Community.
Kids Activities, Petting Zoo, face painting Indigenous Outreach projects, BBQ lunch, food tastings, seedling giveaways, and
much much much more.
**BALLAARAT NAIDOC WEEK HIGHLIGHT**
Online Webinar
Australian Instutue of Disaster Resilience welcomes the Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) guest editors, Dr Bhiamie Williamson and Lucy Kaiser, to co-host this webinar featuring presenters from the Indigenous edition of the journal.
The April 2025 Indigenous edition of the Australian Journal of Emergency Management
h
Australian Instutue of Disaster Resilience welcomes the Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) guest editors, Dr Bhiamie Williamson and Lucy Kaiser, to co-host this webinar featuring presenters from the Indigenous edition of the journal.
The April 2025 Indigenous edition of the Australian Journal of Emergency Management
has exclusively published research articles by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori authors which focus on practices and knowledge from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Presentations include:
Abby Hamilton (Ngāi Tahu)
Dr Katharine Haynes, Graham Moore, Dr Gregory Summerell, Mandy Foster
Working in partnership on cultural fire: application of a lessons management approach
David Windsor, Peter Galvin
**PAST EVENT**
When: Wednesday 9th July
Where: Yarning Garden,
Barkly Square Courtyard
Activities Included:
Welcoming Ceremony to Ballarat's
Yarning Garden
Cultural Artifacts Display
Possum Cloak and
Tool Making Demonstrations
Lead by local Wadawurrung and Aboriginal women of Ballarat everyone is invited to connect and enjoy the free activities.
ALL AGES AND ABILITIES CATERED FOR
at this accessible venue
**PAST EVENT** Wadawurrung Guided Tour
When: 1pm - 4pm Thursday 10th July
Where: WTOAC Economic Hub
This tour involves a guided walking tour of Ballaarat CBD, led by a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, and followed by a meet and greet with a Wadawurrung artist.
The tour starts and ends at Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation’s Economic Hub, and includes:
- Welcome C
When: 1pm - 4pm Thursday 10th July
Where: WTOAC Economic Hub
This tour involves a guided walking tour of Ballaarat CBD, led by a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, and followed by a meet and greet with a Wadawurrung artist.
The tour starts and ends at Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation’s Economic Hub, and includes:
- Welcome Ceremony
- Historical and Cultural knowledge sharing
- Wadawurrung insights and advice that can only be provided by Traditional Owners on our own Country.
Walk alongside Wadawurrung Traditional Owners on a guided tour of Ballaarat CBD for NAIDOC Week.
FREE AFTERNOON EVENT
**PAST EVENT** Free Reconciliation Movie Club Screening
When: 10th July
Where: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub
18 Donegal Dr, Alfredton VIC 3350
Filmed over 10 years, Warlpiri woman Audrey and her Sicilian partner Santo navigate colonial systems to keep their family together.
Audrey embeds her cultural knowledge, language, and Law into the lives of those she cares for, while ensuring they have t
When: 10th July
Where: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub
18 Donegal Dr, Alfredton VIC 3350
Filmed over 10 years, Warlpiri woman Audrey and her Sicilian partner Santo navigate colonial systems to keep their family together.
Audrey embeds her cultural knowledge, language, and Law into the lives of those she cares for, while ensuring they have the education for the complex world of today. The intimate footage of this steadfast couple and their multigenerational family, filmed over ten years in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Audrey’s Warlpiri homelands, provides unique insights into a family in Australia today.
Audrey Napanangka has an associated impact campaign with partner organisations and an education kit to further inform viewers.
Hosted by Ballarat Community Hubs here are more resources to learn from:
Take Action | Audrey Napanangka
FREE EVENT
**PAST EVENT** Special Edition: Drag Bingo at Piano Bar
When: 
Thursday 10th July
Where: PIANO BAR,
Join us for a powerful night of celebration, culture, and camp as Piano Bar Ballarat proudly presents our NAIDOC Week Special Edition Bingo!
Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Jojo Zaho
With very special guest Philmah Bocks
Featuring a didgeridoo performance by Aaron Clarke
And a special da
When:
Thursday 10th July
Where: PIANO BAR,
Join us for a powerful night of celebration, culture, and camp as Piano Bar Ballarat proudly presents our NAIDOC Week Special Edition Bingo!
Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Jojo Zaho
With very special guest Philmah Bocks
Featuring a didgeridoo performance by Aaron Clarke
And a special dance performance from Ballarat’s own Baarlinjaan Dance Group
All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Baarlinjaan Dance Group, supporting the next generation of Indigenous performers.
Seating is allocated – if you’re booking separately but want to sit with friends, let PIANO BAR know!
The Deadliest Roundabout
SEEK and FIND Ballarat
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Australia's Torres Strait Islander and the Aboriginal Flags this year
The Australian Flags Protocols Booklet was used to find out what colours to use here.
Have you used:
• Red: PANTONE® 179, and
• Yellow: PANTONE® 123
**PAST EVENT** 🌟 Ballaarat NAIDOC Ball🌟
When: 6 - 11pm, Friday 11th July
Where: Federation University
Albert Coates Complex
Who: All Welcome 18+
🌟 Theme: Shine Bright - dress up to shine!
Community stepped in to a night of brilliance, celebration, and cultural pride at the 2025 Ballaarat NAIDOC Ball – a dazzling evening that honoured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultu
When: 6 - 11pm, Friday 11th July
Where: Federation University
Albert Coates Complex
Who: All Welcome 18+
🌟 Theme: Shine Bright - dress up to shine!
Community stepped in to a night of brilliance, celebration, and cultural pride at the 2025 Ballaarat NAIDOC Ball – a dazzling evening that honoured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community with the theme of "Shine Bright" at this red capet event.✨
Highlights included a glamorous formal dinner, Live entertainment, Community awards and recognition and lots of Dancing, connection, celebration.
Over 100 were dressed to impress for an unforgettable evening where culture met elegance and CELEBRATION shone through.
.✨ Memories are still Shining Bright ✨
*PAST EVENT*NAIDOC Week craft at Wendouree Village
Date: Saturday 12 July Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Stocklands Community Hub
Cost: Free*
Bookings: Not required (limited to 150)
Suitable age: +3 years Learn and create at our free* Rain Sound Maker craft activity. The beautifully illustrated Rain Sound Maker template is by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart; a Wonnarua digital artist fro
Date: Saturday 12 July Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Stocklands Community Hub
Cost: Free*
Bookings: Not required (limited to 150)
Suitable age: +3 years Learn and create at our free* Rain Sound Maker craft activity. The beautifully illustrated Rain Sound Maker template is by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart; a Wonnarua digital artist from the Hunter Valley. Kerri-Ann explains the story behind her template design:
"Bird people - dancing. As you move the rainstick the figures move along with the sound and motion of the stick. Like a Brolga dancing, wings out."
**Seek and Find 2025**
This year marks 30 years since the Torres Strait Islander Flag was proclaimed an official flag of Australia — a powerful symbol of identity, unity and pride. To honour the occasion, the Australian Mint proudly presents two $2 coins that pay tribute to the enduring spirit and heritage of Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The flag is displaye
This year marks 30 years since the Torres Strait Islander Flag was proclaimed an official flag of Australia — a powerful symbol of identity, unity and pride. To honour the occasion, the Australian Mint proudly presents two $2 coins that pay tribute to the enduring spirit and heritage of Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The flag is displayed alongside the Australian flag to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history and diverse cultures of
Australia’s First Nation’s peoples.
Wadawurrung creation Story
STAFF PD IDEA - SOVEREIGN HILL'S
The AURA show at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, includes Wadawurrung's Gilson family Bunjil creation story.
This 90-minute immersive experience uses projection technology to tell the story of gold, from its creation to its discovery and impact. The Bunjil creation story is part of Wadawurrung Aboriginal people'
STAFF PD IDEA - SOVEREIGN HILL'S
The AURA show at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, includes Wadawurrung's Gilson family Bunjil creation story.
This 90-minute immersive experience uses projection technology to tell the story of gold, from its creation to its discovery and impact. The Bunjil creation story is part of Wadawurrung Aboriginal people's oral traditions and is presented as a visually stunning spectacle using projections over a lake. The show also explores the science of gold, the colonial discovery of gold, and the events leading to the Eureka Rebellion.
*An evening event for all ages*
Ask about BlakTix
Intercultural Garden
Did you SEEK and FIND this inaugural Ballarat NAIDOC Week 2025 Garden bed?
The very first NAIDOC Week garden bed design at this location was installed by the awesome City of Ballarat Entrances team to acknowledge this special
National week of CELEBRATION.
Murrup Art Tote Bags Workshop
When: 2pm -3pm Monday 14th July
Where: Wendouree Library
For children aged 8 -13
Jenna Oldaker from Murrup Art is a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Visual Artist who creates vibrant and contemporary artworks inspired by her ancestors and their spirits. Learn about Wadawurrung culture and Country while decorating your own tote bag.
*Sold Out Event*
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 WE 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.
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 shared their wonderful energy and story telling powers at 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
Parent Place is run by City of Ballarat Family and Children’s Services staff and supported by an energetic and passionate team of volunteers.
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(didgeridoo) while Uncle played. Best tempo ever for someone who couldn't crawl yet and had significant health concerns.
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 aim to return for future Cultural events.
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
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 Eva Philippiadis
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 with skilled community members also joined the group and supported such as Bek Jakobi.
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
Barkly Square NAIDOC BBQ by gold coin donation
Thursday 11th July 12pm - 1pm
BGT Jobs & Training celebrated and recognised the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
BBQ lunch by gold coin donation
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
NAIDOC Week Drag Bingo
Thursday 11th July 2024
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.
Attendees enjoyed laughter, surprises, and the chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the evening.
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.
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
Grampians Health Morning Tea for Culture FUNDRAISER
Friday 12th July11:30am - 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
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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
SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2024 , 2 - 3 pm
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
