Communities on target with NAIDOC darts event

Over $30,000 in prize money and prizes is on offer at the inaugural First Nations reconciliation Darts event in Queensland this weekend.

To celebrate 50 years of Deadly 120 men and 70 women will take part in the event (July 3-5) at two venues, the West Moreton Darts Club at Riverview in Ipswich and the Carole Park Darts Club at Ellen Grove.

There is even a special men versus women ‘allstars’ event and a free youth tournament.

Organiser Mick Lacey, known as ‘Lone Wolf’ said the event stemmed from conversation about recognising NAIDOC Week, “and it grew from there.”

With the backing of local Indigenous organisation Goondiir and Kambu Health, the tournament has rapidly evolved into a major community event.

“As both a darts player and an Indigenous man, there’s really been nothing like this,” Mr Lacey said.

“There’s a large population of Indigenous darts players, but not many opportunities for us to come together like this.”

Kambu Health Board Chair Allan Fisher said the tournament highlighted the powerful connection between sport, culture, and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“Events like this are more than just sport — they create safe, inclusive spaces where our people can come together, strengthen connections, and support one another’s well-being.” Mr Fisher said.

Bringing people together

The event will also include health and cultural promotion initiatives, reinforcing the broader impact on the event across the community.

“In our communities, sport is everything – whether it’s darts or footy, everyone gets around it,” Mr Lacey said.

“Being able to use sport to promote health and wellbeing is really beneficial.

“We want to build something that grows every year and continues to bring our people together.”