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National NAIDOC Awards Nominations & Poster Competition now open

19 February 2025
Culture and cultural heritage
Celebrating NAIDOC Week, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. 6 to 13 July 2025

​​In this historic 50th year of NAIDOC Week, nominate or enter today!​

​​2025 National NAIDOC Awards

​Nominate an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person to be recognised at a national level for the positive impact they’ve made on First Nations communities.

​Nominations close Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

​2025 National NAIDOC Poster Competition

​Showcase your creativity and submit your artwork reflecting the 2025 National NAIDOC Week Theme:The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. 

Applications close Sunday 23 February 2025 at 11:59pm (AEDT) 

For more information

www.naidoc.org.au