Australian
2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
The Hon Linda Burney MP has contributed significantly to the development of Indigenous communities locally, regionally and nationally as an educator, championing reconciliation in Australia, as Member of the NSW… Read More »2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday is the first Sunday in July. NAIDOC Week follows because it is always celebrated in the first full week of July. This year, due… Read More »Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
NAIDOC Week
Here is an important announcement from the National NAIDOC Committee: The National NAIDOC Committee has decided to postpone NAIDOC Week 2020 (5 July - 12 July) in the interest of… Read More »NAIDOC Week
1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown, Adelaide SA
Does your parish, school or Catholic organisation fly the Aboriginal flag? If not, perhaps you can consider doing so on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and other special dates… Read More »1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown, Adelaide SA
1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
Did you know that the Australian national flag is not the only official flag of Australia? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed as official flags… Read More »1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
Schools Tree Day
Schools Tree Day is a great way to inspire your students to learn about the local environment while playing an active role in their community. Find out how to get… Read More »Schools Tree Day
1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia
On this day, we celebrate the contribution of Indochinese refugees to Australian society and reflect on the varying quality of welcome extended by our community to asylum seekers over the… Read More »1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia