NAIDOC Week 2026
Celebrate 50 Years of Deadly
Celebrate 50 Years of Deadly
To mark half a century of NAIDOC Week, we are hosting First Nations–led events on Country across our sites. Celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements through talks, workshops and community gatherings.
Check out the family-friendly NAIDOC Week events on offer.
Members get more: Members enjoy a 20% discount on tickets.
Various dates, 8–16 July
NAIDOC Week 2026 events
Past event
Ceramics Workshop with Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh
This hands-on ceramic workshop with Wailwan artist Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh explores the cultural significance and living legacy of scar trees in Australia
Wednesday 8 July 10.30am–12pm
9 & 10 July
Past event
Jade Goodwin Illustration Workshop
Join Jade Goodwin this NAIDOC Week for a special illustration workshop for kids and families
Friday 10 July 11am–12pm
Past event
Dharug Day Out
We’re joining forces with Muru Mittigar Cultural Centre to bring you a day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, featuring live music, cultural performances and a range of food and artisan stalls
Sunday 12 July 11am–2pm
Past event
Weaving on Country with Malima
Malima, a family business from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, share traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques. In this immersive workshop, learn about cultural knowledge and practices that connect weaving to Country
Thursday 16 July 11am–12.30pm
Held by Lucy Simpson
Held is a series of sculptural works designed by Yuwaalaraay artist Lucy Simpson, now on display at Rouse Hill Estate. These sculptures were created to rest in the landscape and honour the sky, earth, water and air.
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Little footsteps, big futures: honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
In this article, Beth Thornber, Access Advisor on the First Nations Community Access to Archives project, reflects on the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day through examining the role of young First Nations people in language preservation and revitalisation
First Nations
Grief in the archives: a Blak reflection on Sorry Day
In this article, Dylan Hoskins, Project Assistant on the First Nations Community Access to Archives project, reflects on the significance of National Sorry Day through his lived experience as an Aboriginal person
First Nations
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country: The Library of the Dreaming
Dharawal and Yuin designer Alison Page shares the knowledge and philosophies that define Aboriginal understandings of Country and the life that is lived on it
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Advocacy, allyship and the rise and fall of the Aborigines Protection Board
In the lead-up to 26 January, the State Archives Collection provides opportunities to explore and reflect on past examples of advocacy and allyship in the fight for First Nations rights