Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 in Moonee Valley
This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations.
Held across the country from 6-13 July 2025, NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
We will honour the enduring strength of First Peoples culture with a number of events across Moonee Valley celebrating this year’s theme—The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
This year’s theme celebrates not only the achievements of the past, but also the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacies of ancestors.
As we commemorate the 50-year legacy of NAIDOC Week, we look forward and honour the next generation who will carry the torch.
This year’s events include three culturally inspiring celebrations of our First Peoples.
Performance by Pirritu at the Clocktower Centre
Monday 7 July from 11am
Hear the gentle melodies of First Nations singer-songwriter, Pirritu, at the Clocktower Centre as we celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Registrations are not required but encouraged if you would like event reminders and updates.
Wayapa Wuurrk Cultural Session with Jacara Egan
Tuesday 8 July from 1.30pm
Join us this NAIDOC Week for a cultural session hosted by Muthi Muthi/ Gunditjmara woman Jacara Egan at the Djerring Flemington Hub.
Registrations for this event are mandatory and spots are limited.
Flag Raising Ceremony at Incinerator Gallery
Thursday 10 July from 10.30am
Join us at the Incinerator Gallery as we celebrate NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony and cultural activities by Yarn Strong Sista.
Registrations are not required but encouraged if you would like event reminders and updates.
Register on Eventbrite to attend any of these special NAIDOC Week events.
Explore Wurundjeri Culture – various locations
Feel history come alive with a hands-on learning experience presented by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Discover cultural artefacts, stone tools, bush foods, stories and more through this interactive program. Ages 5-12 Free
Bookings open Monday 30 June via Libraries
Film: ‘Sweet As’ at Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Friday 11 July at 1pm
In remote Pilbara country in Western Australia, a troubled Indigenous teenager discovers photography during a youth trip in this uplifting coming-of-age road film about unconventional friendships, first crushes and finding who you are on the road less travelled.
83 mins, rated M.
Films are screened with subtitles where possible.
FREE – Register via Libraries