An official flag raising ceremony, an art exhibition, workshops and games were among the highlights of NAIDOC Week in Brimbank which took place from July 2-9.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme was, ‘For Our Elders’ recognising the important role and prominent place local Elders have played, and continue to play, in communities and families.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life and provides an opportunity to participate in activities and to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Brimbank locals packed out the St Albans Library on July 5, to celebrate NAIDOC Week with an activity designed by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart.
As participants decorated wooden Indigenous animal shapes, Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski captured the dreamtime designs.
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