National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.
Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week activities.
NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from July 5 to 12, 2026.
NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s National NAIDOC Week theme, 50 years of Deadly, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
City of Mitcham proudly supports NAIDOC Week and is committed to achieving reconciliation through the development of a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
'All In' Reconciliation Exhibition
Kat Bell is a Gudjal and Girramay First Nations artist, whose vibrant, multidisciplinary practice weaves culture, resilience, and storytelling across painting, textiles, and digital media. Kat Bell’s work is complemented by traditional tools, weaving, and cultural artefacts provided by artist Aunty Elaine Munartu Magias. See the exhibition at the Tiwu Kumangka Gallery until 26 July.
Sea of Hands
The Sea of Hands displays at the Civic Centre, Tiwu Kumangka, Mitcham Memorial Library, Cumberland Park Community Centre, Mitcham Cultural Village, Mitcham Community Centre, and Pasadena Community Centre. The red, yellow, and black hands represent the Aboriginal Flag; blue, green, and white represent the Torres Strait Islander flag; and red, blue, and white represent the Australian flag all together promoting unity and Reconciliation.