Walk towards a bright future at NAIDOC Week events

NAIDOC Week runs from 6 to 13 July this year. It’s Australia’s 50th NAIDOC Week and celebrates the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  The theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’, highlights past achievements and a bright future ahead.

Get involved

• Join a free guided walk at the Wurundjeri Trail in Kew on Thursday 17 or Friday 25 July. Bookings open Wednesday 28 May. Places at these events are limited and will fill up quickly.
• Take a self-guided audio walk through the beautiful Maranoa Botanic Gardens in Balwyn. Explore the rich native flora and the land’s natural beauty and Connect with Country.

NAIDOC Week exhibition at Town Hall Gallery

During NAIDOC Week, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Swinburne University and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are invited to create artworks in response to the NAIDOC theme.

The finished creations will be presented at our NAIDOC 2025 exhibition at Town Hall Gallery from Tuesday 13 August until Saturday 27 September.