NAIDOC stands for the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee.

This year’s theme for NAIDOC week is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’.

This 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. 

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in July from the 6^th to the 13^th, 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, and participate in, celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

It’s premiere event is the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony which showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence. The NAIDOC Poster competition is an iconic feature of National NAIDOC Week and has a rich and significant history.

NAIDOC posters have been exhibited by various Australian cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Australia.  They reflect many significant social changes that have occurred since 1967 and the evolution of art over the years. 

Jesse and Mason