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24 July, 2025
Innisfail's NAIDOC Week celebrations
INNISFAIL celebrated 50 years of honouring and lifting Indigenous voices, culture and resilience with a full schedule of NAIDOC Week events.
The opening ceremony kicked off on Sunday at the Johnstone River Community Gardens who marked their 15th anniversary with a NAIDOC themed picnic, which included the Mamu Rangers Language on Country tour, fibre weaving workshops, face painting, children’s activities, garden tour and barbeque, as well as displays by Mums & Bubs, Deadly Choices and sponsor stalls.
On Wednesday, the rain as a large group of community members took part in a street march, which started at David Dunbar Park, Corso before assembling at Canecutter Court for the official welcome and speeches.
On Monday, the Under 12s Children's Day at Warrina Lakes hosted by Deadly Choices, Mums n Bubs and Mamu Health Service and other stall holders featured lots of fun and interactive activities.
On Tuesday, the Mamu Aboriginal Corporation Registered National Title Body Holders hosted a trivia evening at the Shire Hall, which included a night full of brain teaser questions, prizes and refreshments.
The street march finished at ANZAC Park and the celebrations continued with an action-packed Family Fun Day at Warrina Lakes, which included a kid’s corner, live music, community stalls, face painting, weaving and free sausage sizzle.
On July 3, elders attended a special luncheon at the Chjowai Hall.
Celebrations will finish off with a bang on Saturday night with a Youth and Family Disco at RAM Recreational Centre in Innisfail from 6.00pm with music, colour, games, arcade action, as well as hot food and refreshments available from the canteen.
NAIDOC Week which runs from July 6 - 13 takes place across the nation, by Australians from all levels of society to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy celebrates past achievements and a positive future ahead empowered by Indigenous young leaders, the vision of communities and ancestral legacies.
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