9 August is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Each year on 9 August, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples recognises the rich cultures, knowledge, histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the world. The 2026 United Nations theme, “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Wellbeing,” celebrates the vital role Indigenous midwives play in supporting maternal health, preserving traditional knowledge and strengthenin

4 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This is a day to celebrate the strength, cultures and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This year’s theme, Living Our Truth, highlights the importance of truth telling and recognising the knowledge, identity and cultural strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It reminds us that every child deserves to grow up connected to family, community, culture and Count

NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the cultures, histories, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly, marks a significant milestone. It celebrates five decades of recognising the strength, resilience, leadership, and achievements of First Nations peoples and communities. It is also an opportunity to honour the generations of Elders, advocates, artists, educators

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience and cultural leadership of Aboriginal and Torres...