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Newslines Radio: It’s NAIDOC Week

02 July 2012
Culture and Capability

NAIDOC Week activities are the backbone of many communities

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The origins of NAIDOC (The National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) can be traced back to the emergence of Indigenous groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness of the status and treatment of Indigenous groups throughout the country.

The Australian Government funds local NAIDOC Week activities through its Public Awareness Program. For further information about NAIDOC Week funding, contact your local Indigenous Coordination Centre.

The Australian Government also supports national NAIDOC celebrations, including the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball.