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Benalla NAIDOC Celebration 2024

Next date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | 10:30 AM to 02:00 PM

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Join us as we celebrate NAIDOC in Benalla on Tuesday 9 July.

At 10.30am we will raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at the Civic Centre in 13 Mair Street.

At 11am the celebration will continue at the Benalla Lakeside Community Centre. There you can enjoy:

Official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Unveiling of artwork by local Aboriginal artist Aunty Cheryl Cooper
Live music
Info stalls and displays by local organisations
Lucky door prizes and give-aways
Traditional games
Children's arts and crafts and storytime
BBQ and other food

This is a FREE event for all of the community - everyone is welcome.

Supported by the Victorian Government's Social Inclusion Action Group program, Benalla Health, Benalla Rural City Council and the First People's Assembly of Victoria - Treaty for Victoria.

Join the Benalla Library NAIDOC Week colouring-in competition.

Celebrating the rich history and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia and our region. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists of all ages to showcase their talents as we come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

The submission deadline had been extended to 5pm, Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Drop off completed artwork at Benalla Library, 2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla VIC 3672 during business hours. Please note: Do not place artwork in the return chute to avoid damage!

Remember to write the artist’s name, age and year level on the back of the submission sheet.

Click on the below links to download your printable submission or pickup a copy from The Benalla Library.

2024 Benalla NAIDOC Colouring Comp Option 1(JPG, 339KB)

2024 Benalla NAIDOC Colouring Comp Option 2(JPG, 120KB)

2024 Benalla NAIDOC Colouring Comp Option 3(JPG, 421KB)

2024 Benalla NAIDOC Colouring Comp Option 4(JPG, 424KB)