Qld community celebrations boosted for NAIDOC Week 50th anniversary
The Queensland Government is supporting the 50th anniversary NAIDOC Week with dedicated funding to boost locally led events.
More than $170,000 will support 59 community events statewide to amplify their impact and bring communities together, with grants of up to $2,500 per recipient.
National NAIDOC Week celebrations take place between July 5-12 with this year’s theme being “50 Years of Deadly”.
Key points
- NAIDOC Grants funding allocated to locally led events across Queensland to support 50 years of Deadly celebrations.
- More than $170,000 will support 59 community events to amplify their impact and bring communities together.
- NAIDOC Week celebrations take place on July 5-12, with this year’s theme “50 Years of Deadly” marking half a century of NAIDOC Week.
- The State Government is investing in communities to deliver practical support and tangible outcomes for our First peoples.
Recipients extend from Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, to Cairns and Townsville in the North, through Rockhampton in Central Queensland, and across the South East corner.
Funded activities include community celebrations, yarning circles and sporting carnivals which will be led by local communities and showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage.
The State Government is improving the lives of our First Peoples across the State and backing Fifty Years of Deadly, after the former Labor government’s decade of decline focused on division over delivery, and symbolism over substance.
Supporter of initiatives
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said NAIDOC Grants united communities across the length and breadth of Queensland.
“As we celebrate Fifty Years of Deadly, our NAIDOC Grants not only pay respect to the strength of our Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but they also amplify the impact of community events,” Minister Simpson said.
“It is inspiring to see communities from Brisbane to Bamaga committing to coming together during NAIDOC Week to recognise and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of our First Peoples.
“The Government is a proud supporter of these community-led initiatives, which celebrate the rich 50-year history and traditions of the world’s oldest continuous living culture.
Cape York communities
“The Government remains committed to practical support to deliver tangible outcomes for our Aboriginal peoples and our Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
For a full list of the funded events, visit the website.
For those Cape York communities which were unable to apply during the initial round due to impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a private application round was created and has now closed.
Affected communities included Aurukun, Wujal Wujal, Hope Vale, Cooktown, Napranum, Mapoon, Lockhart, and Kowanyama.
Application outcomes for this private round will be communicated directly to all applicants soon.
