First Australians
The Noongar/Bibbulmun people are the Traditional Owners of the South West of Western Australia. The City of South Perth is located on Whadjak Noongar Country and we acknowledge the continuing connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to this land.
For a number of years, the City has been working with local Aboriginal people and the community to build relationships, trust and understanding on our journey of reconciliation.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The City celebrates NAIDOC Week in July each year, by partnering with community organisations and local Noongar community members to host a series of events. Visit the Events section of the website to find out more.
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NAIDOC Week - Always Was, Always Will Be
Celebrate National NAIDOC Week with a week of free community events and activities around the City, supported by Act, Belong, Commit.
NAIDOC Week will be held from 8-15 November. The event is normally held in July, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be, recognising that the First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.
City of South Perth Mayor Greg Milner said NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and respect the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community.
“NAIDOC Week is an important week in the City’s cultural calendar, and I encourage our local community to join me for the City’s first event, the NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony at the South Perth Community Hall, which will be followed by a light afternoon tea,” Mayor Milner said.
NAIDOC Week events and activities include:
9 November, 12.30-1.30pm
Flag Raising Ceremony at South Perth Community Hall, followed by a light morning tea at the Civic Centre
10 November, 10.30-11.30am
Intergenerational Storytime and craft activity at Collier Park Village Community Centre
10 November, 6-7pm
Aboriginal Astronomy with Toogarr Morrison at John McGrath Pavilion
12 November, 10.30-11.30am
NAIDOC Storytime and craft activity at South Perth Library
13 November, 10.30-11.30am
Noongar Storytime and craft activity at Karawara Shopping Centre
18 November, 7-8pm
Online Words with Wine – Claire Coleman
All events are FREE, booking is essential, for more information please visit our website.
Contact us
- Phone 9474 0777
- Email enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
