Published 04 July 2024
The City of Bunbury is proud to support NAIDOC Week 2024 and encourages the community to do the same as we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In Goomburrup (Bunbury) we have a strong and proud First Nations community, and while we have a long way to go, we are committed to continuing our reconciliation journey.
There will be a number of events, workshops and celebrations across Bunbury during NAIDOC Week, which runs from Sunday 7 July through to 14 July.
Local events taking place
The week-long celebrations will kick off with a breakfast barbecue at 8am at the City’s Function Room and Foyer on the Sunday followed by a flag raising and opening ceremony on Monday 8 July from 10.30am at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell.
Other events and workshops throughout the week include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at South West Sports Centre, a Bunbury Regional Art Gallery Noongar Arts Program art showcase at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, the NAIDOC Ball and Awards and a youth community barbecue and yarning – just to name a few. See our events calendar here.
We will also be lighting up City landmarks, including the Koombana Footbridge, throughout the week as part of celebrations.
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud – celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites everyone to stand in solidarity and amplify voices.
Through our collective efforts, we can forge a future where the stories, traditions, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished and celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation with the oldest living culture in the world ~ National NAIDOC Committee
Find out more about NAIDOC Week and this year’s theme here.
We continue our reconciliation journey with a vision of achieving genuine reconciliation in our communities through strong relationships, recognition of traditional land owners and celebration of our rich cultural diversity and history.
We cannot wait to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 with the community.