Parenting tips: Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025

NAIDOC Week (6 –13th July) is a special time to recognise and celebrate the culture, strength and achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples – the oldest, continuous living cultures in the world.

This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of celebrations; the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

For parents and carers, NAIDOC Week is a wonderful opportunity to guide children to learn more about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures.

You don’t need to have all the answers, rather by being open to listening, asking questions, and learning together, it can have a lasting impact on your kids.

Children may already have questions about NAIDOC Week, especially if they’ve been learning about it at school.

Take the time to listen and talk with them about it. Encourage them to share any stories, songs, or ideas they’ve come across.

Kids love sharing what they’ve learned, and these conversations create space for connection and deeper understanding.

Here are a few enjoyable ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week as a family:

Read and connect
Find a children’s book by a First Nations author and read it together as part of your bedtime routine. It’s a calm, engaging way to learn more together – and it’s bonding!

Watch and listen together
Look online for family-friendly short films, animations or music clips created by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists. Watching together can start conversations and help children see and hear First Nations voices in action.

Join in local celebrations
Attend a local NAIDOC Week event like a community picnic, art workshop, performance or storytime. These free, family-friendly activities are a great way to show support and feel part of something special.

For more information about NAIDOC Week visit naidoc.org.au

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