7 July, 2026
NAIDOC Week 2026 commences this Sunday, 5 July, with this year’s theme, ’50 Years of Deadly’, celebrating five decades of NAIDOC Week and recognising the strength, resilience, leadership and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity to recognise, celebrate and learn from the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also a time to raise awareness of the ongoing fight for positive change and the importance of standing strong and connected.
As we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC, NSWALC acknowledges the Elders who have driven and led change in our communities for generations, and whose strength and leadership continue to inspire us today.
As we have seen through our collective fight against the proposed Crown Lands Management Amendment Bill, now is a time to stand together and ensure our voices are heard. The spirit of NAIDOC Week reflects what we are striving to achieve through this campaign: unity, strength and self-determination for our communities.
We are united together. Through NAIDOC Week and beyond, we will continue powerful conversations that protect our rights and celebrate our culture.
NSWALC wishes everyone a happy NAIDOC Week.
Show your support:
- Stay connected: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn & tag us in your NAIDOC week activities!
- Sign the petition: Click here to oppose the Crown Land Management Amendment Bill 2026 to stop its progress
NAIDOC Week Events:
Here’s a taste of some NSW NAIDOC Week 2026 events, many organised and hosted by Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
This list is not exhaustive, so please let us know about any other events by emailing media@alc.org.au or tagging us on our social media. We know that many LALCs organise NAIDOC events for later in the year, when the weather is warmer.
| Campbelltown City Council, NSW: Flag Raising Ceremony Date: Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Campbelltown City Council, NSW Event link: See here |
| The Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council – NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony Date: Monday, 6 July 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Sunken Garden, Lowe Street, QueanbeyanEvent link: See here |
| Coonabarabran LALC Events – NAIDOC Week Celebrations Date: 6 July – 31 July (Starts Monday, 6 July) Time: Not specified Location: Coonabarabran Event link: See here |
| AbSec – NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2026 Date: Wednesday, 8 July Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: ROBYN WEBSTER SPORTS CENTRE Event link: See here |
| Penrith City Council – NAIDOC Event Date: Friday, 10 July Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Jamison Park Event link: See here |
| Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council – NAIDOC Family Fun Day Date: Friday, 10 July Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Harold Gregson Reserve Event link: See here |
| NCIE – Redfern Community NAIDOC Festival Date: Friday, 10 July 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 180 George St, Redfern NSW Event link: See here |
| La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council – Lapa NAIDOC Morning Tea Date: Monday, 6 July Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Prince Henry Centre (2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay NSW 2036) Event Link: See here |
| Onerwal Local Aboriginal Land Council – NAIDOC Week in Yass Valley 2026 Date: 5 July – 11 July (Starts Sunday, 5 July) Location: YASS VALLEY Event link: See here |
| Campbelltown City Council: Community Connection Day Date: Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Campbelltown City Council, NSW Event link: See here |
| Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council – NAIDOC Week activities Date: 6, 8, 9, 10 July (Starts Monday, 6 July) Event link: See here |
| Fairfield City Council – NAIDOC Family Fun Day Date: Tuesday, 7 July Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Fairfield Showground Event link: See here |
| Coonabarabran LALC – NAIDOC Week Community Gathering Date: Thursday, 9 July Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Coonabarabran Event link: See here |
| Wee Waa Local Aboriginal Lands Council – Wee Waa NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day Date: Friday, 10 July Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: DANGAR PARK Event Link: See here |
| Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council – ngulla NAIDOC Festival Date: Friday, 10 July Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Ulladulla Event link: See here |
| Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council – NAIDOC Week KOORI-OKE Date: Saturday, 11 July Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM Location: Cardiff Bowling Club Event link: See here |
Together we stand, divided we fall.