Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud

NAIDOC Week 2024 will be held from Sunday 7 July - Sunday 14 July and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The NAIDOC 2024 theme – Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud - honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

"Blak, Loud and Proud" encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity, empowering us to stand tall in our heritage and assert our place in the modern world. This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.

Source: www.naidoc.org.au

Join us in-centre for NAIDOC Week

Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with us at Westfield Mt Gravatt.

Welcome to Country and traditional dance
Sun 7 Jul | 1pm | In the Playground

Run by Kombumerri man the Levinge family are direct descendants of the Kombumerri, Nughi and Quandamooka peoples of the Gold Coast, South Stradbroke island ( Currigee), Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island ( Minjerribah). Lann won elder of the year for 2024 and they are the original caretakers of the Gold Coast. Salt water people, fresh water people, Yugambeh tongue a Kombumerri living and working on the GC, a community elder and leading the performance.

A sense of place, the connection to place, this is what it means to be Kombumerri and still living on this beautiful country. We are the original caretakers of the Gold Coast. Salt water people, fresh water people, Yugambeh tongue a Kombumerri living and working on the GC, a community elder and leading the performance.We are the original storytellers whose Art forms celebrate our stories, our language and our ways, enhancing all communication. Encouraging, warning and teaching.Kombumerri culture is a living culture presently unearthing and regenerating itself through traditional and contemporary awakenings. An amazing original and authentic first nations led welcome to country performance. Join us in this journey of reflection.

Find out more about NAIDOC Week 2024.

Find out more about the significance of NAIDOC Week, this year’s theme, and what it means to ENOKi, the Aboriginal artist behind our 2024 NAIDOC Week campaign >

How our retailers are celebrating

Kmart: Collect your free NAIDOC week poster designed by Samuawgadhalgal artist Deb Belyea. Find out more >