This year’s National NAIDOC Week – which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements, and recognises Indigenous Australians’ contributions to our country – commences this Sunday 6 July and runs until Sunday 13 July.
This year’s NAIDOC Week marks the 50th year that week-long celebrations have been held to honour and elevate Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience and give all Australians the opportunity to participate in activities and support First Nations communities.
The 2025 NAIDOC Week theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates the achievements of the past, including NAIDOC’s origins as a movement for recognition and rights, and looks forward to a future for our nation where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way.
NAIDOC Week is a time to embrace Indigenous Australians’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of our national heritage; to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue; and to help foster a society where the contributions of Indigenous people are fully valued and respected.
All of us can create positive change by supporting Indigenous Peoples’ push for voice, treaty, and truth as described in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and backing truth telling through forums such as the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s land, sky and waters hearings. At the University, we will continue to implement our Indigenous Strategy, support our Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja Indigenous Research Centre, and work with our new Elders Council.
A list of events being held around the country is available on the NAIDOC Week website. The University will also be presenting events across our campuses during Indigenous Week at La Trobe in August. We will announce details soon.
The University is proud to provide access to Indigenous students, support our Indigenous staff, and do work that benefits the Indigenous communities that surround our campuses. During NAIDOC Week, we reaffirm our commitment to closing the gap in Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous Peoples’ push for voice, treaty, and truth.