Naidoc South Australia

Naidoc South Australia The NAIDOC SA Committee, a volunteer-led group, coordinates key events during NAIDOC Week across SA.

Get involved by attending or volunteering and join us in celebrating the cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples! NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of l

ife. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. NAIDOC originally stood for 'National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee'. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has become the
name of the week itself.

✨ We were blown away by how deadly everyone looked at the NAIDOC SA Ball! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈOur photo wall captured the pride, communi...
13/07/2026

✨ We were blown away by how deadly everyone looked at the NAIDOC SA Ball! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

Our photo wall captured the pride, community and incredible style that filled the room on the night.

Thank you to everyone who came dressed to impress and helped make the evening so special. We hope you enjoy these memories from a deadly celebration! ✨ (Post2/2)

Ben Searcy Photography

✨ We were blown away by how deadly everyone looked at the NAIDOC SA Ball! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈOur photo wall captured the pride, communi...
13/07/2026

✨ We were blown away by how deadly everyone looked at the NAIDOC SA Ball! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

Our photo wall captured the pride, community and incredible style that filled the room on the night.

Thank you to everyone who came dressed to impress and helped make the evening so special. We hope you enjoy these memories from a deadly celebration! ✨ (Post1/2)

Ben Searcy Photography

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ We can't wait to see all you Mob today at the NAIDOC March & Family Festival! β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€Join us at Tarntanyangga (Victori...
09/07/2026

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ We can't wait to see all you Mob today at the NAIDOC March & Family Festival! β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€

Join us at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) as we come together to celebrate 50 Years of NAIDOC, honouring our cultures, communities and achievements.

πŸ“ 10:00am – Crowd gathers
πŸ“ 10:30am – Welcome to Country
πŸ“ 11:00am – NAIDOC March departs down King William Street
πŸ“ 11:15am – Parliament Steps program and speakers
πŸ“ 12:00pm–3:30pm – Family Festival

Enjoy a deadly day of community, culture and family featuring local Blak artists, inspiring speakers, market stalls, activities and spaces for all ages.

🎀 Performances by Ngangki Warra, Nay Nay Muluridji Music, Richi, WAYIN : THI, Lakinyeri Band, Sonia Smith and Uncle Eddie Peters.

πŸ•οΈ Visit the Kids Zone, Women's Tent, Men's Tent, Elders Tent, Community BBQ and more throughout the day.

Proudly organised by NAIDOC SA and Balya Productions.

See you there! βœŠπŸΎβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’™

We are thrilled to announce that WAYIN:THI, will be joining our incredible entertainment lineup for the 2026 NAIDOC SA B...
07/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce that WAYIN:THI, will be joining our incredible entertainment lineup for the 2026 NAIDOC SA Ball!

WAYIN:THI produced by The Mill is a South Australian First Nations dance theatre ensemble that brings culture, movement and storytelling together in powerful performances. Led by Caleena Sansbury and Kaine Sultan-Babij, the ensemble is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying First Nations voices through dance. In Kaurna language, WAYIN:THI means to move or to flow.

Prepare to be moved, inspired and captivated as WAYIN:THI takes the stage for what promises to be a truly unforgettable performance.

⚠️ Cultural Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this post contains the name and image...
06/07/2026

⚠️ Cultural Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this post contains the name and image of a person who has passed away.

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ Honouring the legacy of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue

This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the strength, vision and enduring legacy of those who paved the way and created change for generations to come.

Last month, a bronze statue honouring trailblazing Yankunytjatjara woman Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG was unveiled at Tarntanya Wama (Elder Park), overlooking Karrawirra Parri on Kaurna Country.

A lifelong advocate and leader, Dr O’Donoghue broke barriers, opened doors and helped shape this country. Her legacy continues to inspire generations.

The statue is the first of six planned to honour prominent Aboriginal South Australians, ensuring our leaders, stories and history are seen and remembered.
This NAIDOC Week, we honour those who came before us and the legacy they leave for generations to come.

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ Congratulations to our 2026 NAIDOC SA Award Winners! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈToday, we had the privilege of celebrating and recognising...
06/07/2026

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ Congratulations to our 2026 NAIDOC SA Award Winners! πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating and recognising incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose leadership, talent, strength and contributions continue to make a difference across our communities.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

✨ Person of the Year: Glennis Warrior

✨ Lifetime Achievement Award: Polly Sumner-Dodd and Ian Johnson

✨ Female Elder of the Year: Cheryl Saunders

✨ Male Elder of the Year: Basil Coleman

✨ Young Person of the Year: Jackson Coaby

✨ Sports Person of the Year: Koby Collins

✨ Scholar/Trainee of the Year: Lachlan Jackson

✨ Creative Artist of the Year: Pat Caruso (received by his mother Jenni Caruso)

✨ LGBTIQ Person of the Year: Zane Weetra

We are incredibly proud to celebrate each of you and the impact you have made, and continue to make, for our people, families and communities.

Congratulations to all of our winners, nominees and finalists. Your achievements, leadership and contributions inspire us all. πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

Photos thanks to Ben Searcy Photography

06/07/2026
β›ͺ️ REMINDER: NAIDOC CHURCH SERVICE TONIGHTJoin us this evening for the 2026 NAIDOC Church Service as we come together in...
05/07/2026

β›ͺ️ REMINDER: NAIDOC CHURCH SERVICE TONIGHT

Join us this evening for the 2026 NAIDOC Church Service as we come together in faith, reflection and community to mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week. πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

πŸ•• 6:00pm tonight
πŸ“ Pilgrim Uniting Church
12 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Everyone is welcome, with a light supper provided following the service.

Please note that seating is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure a seat.

We look forward to seeing you there! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

Happy NAIDOC Week β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’™Join us this Friday 11 of July for the NAIDOC SA March & Family Festival!Come together to celeb...
05/07/2026

Happy NAIDOC Week β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’™

Join us this Friday 11 of July for the NAIDOC SA March & Family Festival!

Come together to celebrate Community, Culture and Family with an inspiring line-up of speakers and community leaders, performances from deadly local Blak artists, and a full day of activities for all ages.

🎀 Featuring:
β€’ Ngangki Warra
β€’ Nay Nay Muluridji Music
β€’ Richi
β€’ WAYIN : THI
β€’ Lakinyeri Band
β€’ Sonia Smith
β€’ Uncle Eddie Peters

πŸ•οΈ Festival Zones:
πŸ§’ Kids Zone – Education Activities
🧑 Women's Tent – Tribes United
πŸ–€ Men's Tent – Pastor Don & the Men's Program
πŸ‘΅ Elders Tent – AFFS
🌭 Community BBQ – ADAC
β˜• Coffee & Tea – Tauondi College

As we get ready for another incredible celebration, we'd love to share a little of what happens behind the scenes.

Online registrations opened in late April, providing 54 days for businesses, organisations and community groups to submit their applications before closing on Friday 19 June.

This year we received 90 registrations across community stalls, food vendors, kids' activities and amusements.

Following the assessment and approval process, 66 stalls were confirmed for this year's festival, including:
β€’ 24 First Nations businesses and organisations
β€’ 37 Government and community organisations
β€’ 5 Food Vendors
β€’ 28 Volunteers

Supporting and showcasing First Nations businesses, organisations and community remains a priority in the allocation process.

We know there is always strong interest in being part of the festival, and every year we receive enquiries after registrations have closed. Once applications closed, planning is aleady well underway, with site allocations, approvals, traffic management, safety planning, infrastructure, power, accessibility, entertainment scheduling and logistics all being finalised. To ensure a safe, fair and well-managed event for everyone, any late registrations are placed on a waiting list and cannot always be accommodated.

While many people experience the festival on the day, months of planning happen long before the first marquee is installed. Delivering South Australia's largest NAIDOC Week celebration is a significant undertaking that relies on collaboration, planning and an incredible amount of behind-the-scenes work.

A heartfelt thank you to the South Australian NAIDOC Committee, whose members volunteer countless hours throughout the year to make this celebration possible. Their dedication, leadership and commitment to community are at the heart of NAIDOC Week in South Australia.

Balya Productions is a First Nations Events Team, an Multi award-winning First Nations-governed production and events company, thank you for working alongside the Committee to professionally deliver this event. Together, the Committee and Balya Productions are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and memorable celebration that our community can be proud of.

Finally, thank you to every performer, speaker, stallholder, volunteer, sponsor, partner and community member who has contributed to this year's festival. Your support helps make NAIDOC Week a celebration of our cultures, our achievements and our future.

We can't wait to welcome everyone to Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) this Friday.

See you there! βœŠπŸΎβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’™

Address

Adelaide, SA

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Naidoc South Australia posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Naidoc South Australia:

Shortcuts

Share