NAIDOC Week celebrations under way

NAIDOC Week celebrations have started in Moreton Bay, with a community flag raising ceremony in Caboolture Town Square on Friday.

Councillor Adam Hain (Div 3) spoke on behalf of Council at the free community event, acknowledging the importance of 50 years of NAIDOC.

Council has contributed more than $52,000 in grants for community NAIDOC Week events in the last financial year.

“Supporting these events is key to Council’s ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, reflected in our Reconciliation Action Plan,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“Community led events recognise what’s important to the community and play a vital role in bringing people together and sharing culture, knowledge and stories.

“We look forward to seeing this year’s NAIDOC Week events come to life and reflect on the theme of 50 Years of Deadly.”

Ways to get involved in NAIDOC Week across our City include:

• Moreton ATSICHS NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10am-2pm at The Mill Waterpark, Petrie.
• Redcliffe Area Youth Space (RAYS) NAIDOC on the Hill Family Event Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10am-3pm at Redcliffe Area Youth Space, Cnr of Oxley & Anzac Ave, Redcliffe.

RAYS Chief Executive Officer Amy Mayes said NAIDOC Week is a highlight on the community calendar.

“Our inaugural NAIDOC Week celebration is a special event on our calendar and will be filled with cultural workshops, live performances and knowledge sharing,” she said.

“We’re grateful for the support of Council in our grant submission and look forward to a successful community celebration.”

City of Moreton Bay respectfully acknowledges the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Traditional Custodians of the lands across the region.

It also pays respect to Elders past and present, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In addition to the community led events, the 2026 Mayor’s NAIDOC Morning Tea on Tuesday July 7, will celebrate the week with speeches and traditions conducted by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“We recognise NAIDOC Week as a time of recognising the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing connection to Country and culture,” Mayor Flannery said.