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Special NAIDOC broadcast – part one

31 July 2013
Culture and Capability

This week we are looking at the 2013 National NAIDOC Awards, which were held in Perth recently.

This week we are looking at the 2013 National NAIDOC Awards, which were held in Perth recently.

Funded by the Australian Government, the annual awards is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in our community to join together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Indigenous Australians, their contribution to our community and to our nation.

In this program, we’ll hear about the winners of the Lifetime Achievement, Person of the Year, Elders of the Year and the Caring for Country awards.

John Hayden from Brookton in Western Australia, who took out the Male Elder of the Year Award, said he was very surprised to be recognised.

“I’ve never been in this situation before. I’ve never been recognised, never wanted to be recognised, it’s just something that came out of the blue and I’m excited. I try to keep a low profile but tonight is so special, “John said.

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National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Australian Government funds the national event, and hundreds of local NAIDOC activities, through the Public Awareness Program.