NAIDOC Week 2024
July 8th, 2024
NAIDOC Week 2024 Resources
NAIDOC Week 2024 (7 – 14 July) was first organised in 1938 as a protest of the unfair treatment of First Nations Communities. While the journey to reconciliation continues, it is now an annual celebration of the culture, heritage and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
To encourage Culturally Safe spaces where everyone is welcome, we invite volunteer leaders and volunteer-involving organisations to participate by attending events, engaging on social media and reading free Cultural resources.
More NAIDOC Week 2024 resources
9 First Nations Volunteers worth celebrating
The Centre celebrates the strength of community giving found among many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. In the spirit of NAIDOC Week 2024, we invite you to meet just some of the First Nations volunteers doing great work in New South Wales.
The Centre celebrates the strength of community giving found among many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. In the spirit of NAIDOC Week 2024, we invite you to meet just some of the First Nations volunteers doing great work in the neighbourhood.
Presented in partnership with Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation, the YarnUp series shares the stories and achievements of 9 remarkable volunteers. Read their stories today:
- Timothy Gray (Gumbayngirr, Wiradjuri, Bijdigal)
- Brendan Williams (Githabul)
- Uncle Ydo (Githabul, Midjubul)
- Coral Lever (Wiradjuri)
- Elisa-Jane Prentice (Wiradjuri)
- Tristan Field (Wiradjuri, Bidjigal, Sri Lankan)
- Carol-Lee Brown
- Aunty Donna (Wiradjuri)
- Uncle Des (Wiradjuri)
Discover stories of First Nations volunteering
Please note: It is important to appreciate that many First Nations peoples perceive volunteering differently to non-Indigenous people. The definitions of volunteering is not always recognised within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. We acknowledge that giving and sharing within Community are forms of cultural practices and a way of life.
Read the full First Nations Volunteering Position Statement from The Centre for Volunteering today.
Read First Nations Volunteering Position Statement
Acknowledgement of Country
The Centre would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and volunteer. We extend this acknowledgement to all First Nations Peoples and recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders, past, and present.