This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, For our Elders, celebrates the central role of First Nations Elders in guiding generations of advocacy and activism.
First Nations Peoples draw strength from the knowledge and experience of Elders, in everything from land management and cultural knowledge to justice and human rights, with their influence evident in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) occurs every year between 27 May and 3 June, dates which mark historically significant milestones for First Nations People and Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum and the historic Mabo decision.
NAIDOC Week 2024 will be held between Sunday, 7 July and Sunday, 14 July and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations Peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.
Our union and the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) have released landmark industrial guidelines to establish just and fair benchmarks for the employment of First Nations education workers.