NAIDOC Week celebrations

The City of Fremantle is joining in on the nation-wide NAIDOC Week celebrations from Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July! 

This year's theme is 'For Our Elders', which recognises the important contributions our Elders have played and continue to play for our community. 

NAIDOC Week 2023 is a celebration of past, present and emerging Elders and invites opportunities for their knowledge and perspectives to be passed down for generations to come. 

Check out the program of cultural activities happening across Walyalup (Fremantle) for NAIDOC Week below. 

Fremantle PCYC | Tuesday 27 June, 3–5pm | Free 

Enjoy live performances, children’s activities, traditional face painting, nature play zones, Aboriginal-inspired food and more at this fun community celebration to kick off NAIDOC Week 2023 in Fremantle!

Volunteers will also be on hand to help with any questions you have about the Voice to Parliament and the upcoming Referendum. 

Fremantle Leisure Centre | Saturday 1 July, 10am–12pm | Free 

Join cultural educator Joe Collard to learn more about the Voice to Parliament and the Uluru Statement From the Heart in this free info session. 

The purpose of these sessions is to train volunteers to be able to facilitate constructive conversations with community about the upcoming referendum.

Once the volunteers are equipped with the tools they will go out into the community and pop up at different events to raise awareness of what the Voice to Parliament is and its importance.

Morning tea will be provided. Please register by emailing [email protected] for catering purposes or feel free to drop in on the day.

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Wed 5 & 12, Thu 6 & 13 July, 11am–2pm | $10

Come along for storytime and dot painting at these fun and informative cultural sessions tailored for little ones and their parents.

Book your spot here. 

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Fri 7 & 14 July | 11am–12pm | $25

Explore and reflect on this year’s NAIDOC theme ‘For our Elders’ in these special dot painting art sessions for all ages.

Book your spot here. 

Sullivan Hall | Sat 15, 22, 29 July & 5 Aug | 1–4pm | Free

Co-led by Ngalia cultural custodian, Kado Muir, and Creative Director, Vivienne Robertson, Reclaim the Void is a wild and bold project seeking to cover a mining hole with a 'dot painting' tapestry of hand-crafted rugs made from recycled fabric.

Be a part of the movement and learn how to create your very owned weaved rug at these free workshops. 

Please bring along clean, single-coloured doona covers and sheets (preferably cotton). You can source these from charity shops or asks family or friends.

Book your spot here. 

Visit naidoc.org.au to find out more about the national celebration.