| June | 26th | Cultural celebration day (School community only) | |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:30pm | ||
| Location: | Richlands State School | ||
| Contact: | Melanie McDonald | ||
| 3723 6222 | |||
| A day planned in conjunction with members of the local Indigenous community to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and increase awareness of this culture within the school community. Students will take part in a day of art, craft, story telling, food tasting and Indigenous games. A member of the local Indigenous community will open the day. | |||
| July | 3rd | TAFE Golf Bro-Am (Central Queensland Institute of TAFE) | |
| Time: | 7:30am — 1:00pm | ||
| Location: | Melaleuca Golf Course, Mackay | ||
| Contact: | Megan Durante | ||
| 4940 3345 | |||
| Trophies are donated by local business houses as well as CQITAFE. It is a 4 Ball Ambrose event and is limited to 20 teams. | |||
| 5th | NAIDOC Week 2009 (5th — 12th) | ||
| The theme for NAIDOC Week in 2009 is Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth. For more information email info@naidoc.org.au or visit National NAIDOC Website  | |||
| 6th | Official Launch of SEQ NAIDOC | ||
| Time: | Doors open at 8:30am | ||
| Location: | Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall | ||
| Cairns NAIDOC Opening | |||
| Time: | 10:00am — 1:30pm | ||
| Location: | Cairns City Place | ||
| The day will start off with a Welcome to Country, followed by the raising of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian flags. There will be guest speakers and entertainment throughout the day. | |||
| NAIDOC Mural Painting | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 4:00pm | ||
| Location: | Stocklands Earlville, Cairns — Ishmael Road Car Park Wall. | ||
| Stocklands Earlville would like to celebrate NAIDOC week by inviting children to participate in the painting of a NAIDOC themed mural. | |||
| 7th | Logan City NAIDOC Celebrations | ||
| Time: | 10am - 3:00pm | ||
| Location: | Logan Gardens, Civic Parade, Woodridge. | ||
| Contact: | NATCHA | ||
| 3208 2149 | |||
| There will be information stalls, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island dancers, activities for the kids and more. | |||
| Tjaupkai NAIDOC Day | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 5:00pm | ||
| Location: | Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Western Arterial Road, Caravonica | ||
| Cost: | $5.00 Adult; $3.00 Students; Children >14 free | ||
| Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is holding a special NAIDOC celebration day. This day will include the normal 'Tjapukai by Day ' show, Information Stalls, Sporting Guest Stars, Kids Corner, Traditional Lunch and Arts and Crafts Stalls. | |||
| NAIDOC Mural Painting - Continuing | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 4:00pm | ||
| Location: | Stocklands Earlville, Cairns — Ishmael Road Car Park Wall. | ||
| Stocklands Earlville would like to celebrate NAIDOC week by inviting children to participate in the painting of a NAIDOC themed mural. | |||
| 3 day Music Workshop | |||
| Time: | Please contact Norah for details. | ||
| Location: | Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE | ||
| Cost: | Free | ||
| Age: | 13 and older | ||
| Contact: | Will Kepa | ||
| 0405 781 005 | |||
| Day 1: | Learning to deal with the role of music and songs. Music Methods — Different types of music styles and types of songs. Writing songs/lyrics/music and rhythm. | ||
| Day 2: | Creating exercises and activities with songs/music. Writing songs/composing (continued). | ||
| Day 3: | Rehearsals of songs — whole group. Adding — arrangements/styles/harmony | ||
| Friday: | Perform - NAIDOC in the Park Community Day | ||
| 8th | Department of Education and Training state-wide NAIDOC celebration | ||
| Time: | 10:30am — Noon | ||
| Location: | Education House, 30 Mary Street, Brisbane and via videoconference at venues around the state | ||
| Contact: | Jackie Cook | ||
| 3237 9706 | |||
| Elders, Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, community members and students are joining together for a state-wide videoconference followed by morning tea. | |||
| NAIDOC Community Breakfast (Central Queensland Institue of TAFE) | |||
| Location: | Wilby's Restaurant, Canning Street | ||
| Contact: | Dion Barnett | ||
| 4940 3403 | |||
| Wuchopperen Community Open Day | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 3:00pm | ||
| Location: | Wuchopperen Health Clinic | ||
| Wuchopperen health clinic are hosting their annual NAIDOC open day. The day will include, information stalls, Entertainment and food. | |||
| NAIDOC Mural Painting - Continuing | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 4:00pm | ||
| Location: | Stocklands Earlville, Cairns — Ishmael Road Car Park Wall. | ||
| Stocklands Earlville would like to celebrate NAIDOC week by inviting children to participate in the painting of a NAIDOC themed mural. | |||
| IPA NAIDOC | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 5:00pm | ||
| Location: | Stockland Cairns — Outside Foodcourt Area | ||
| IPA are hosting a NAIDOC Day at Stocklands Earville. There will be guest speakers, TAFE Performing Art and Indigenous Art display, indigenous community information stalls, indigenous health stall, food and entertainment. | |||
| 3 day Music Workshop | |||
| Time: | TBC | ||
| Location: | Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE | ||
| Cost: | Free | ||
| Age: | 13 and older | ||
| Contact: | Will Kepa | ||
| Contact: | 0405 781 005; | ||
| Day 2: | Creating exercises and activities with songs/music. Writing songs/composing (continued). | ||
| 9th | Northside Community Fun Day (Gold Coin Donation) | ||
| Time: | 10am - 3:00pm | ||
| Location: | Koobara Pre-School, Beams Road, Zillmere | ||
| NAIDOC Mural Painting - Final Day | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 4:00pm | ||
| Location: | Stocklands Earlville, Cairns — Ishmael Road Car Park Wall. | ||
| Finish of the mural and photo op. for participants. | |||
| 3 day Music Workshop | |||
| Time: | TBC | ||
| Location: | Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE | ||
| Cost: | Free | ||
| Age: | 13 and older | ||
| Contact: | Will Kepa | ||
| Contact: | 0405 781 005 | ||
| Day 3: | Rehearsals of songs — whole group Adding — arrangements/styles/harmony | ||
| NAIDOC Week lunch (Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE in Warwick) | |||
| Time: | 11.30am — 1.30pm | ||
| Location: | Horizon 's Restaurant | ||
| Contact: | Carolyn Turnbull | ||
| 0428 458 569 | |||
| Elders of the local Githabul people and members of the local Indigenous community will be welcomed by TAFE staff to the Dragon Street Campus with lunch from 12noon, 9 July. Renowned Indigenous artist John O 'Dea is a special guest, and entertainment is provided by the talented Leroy Brown with his didgeridoo and singer Ranetta Cairo. Photographic and vision opportunities are recommended during the didgeridoo performance - around 12.30pm | |||
| 10th | Musgrave Park Family Fun Day (Gold Coin Donation) | ||
| Time: | 9:00am — 5:00pm | ||
| Location: | Musgrave Park, Cordelia Street, South Brisbane | ||
| There will be contemporary and traditional dances, Indigenous artwork and food as well as free rides and activities for the kids. The department of Education and Training will present an interactive display highlighting Indigenous Education and Training | |||
| Family Day Stall (Central Queensland Institute of TAFE) | |||
| Time: | 9:00am — 3:00pm | ||
| Location: | Queens Park, Mackay | ||
| Contact: | Megan Durante | ||
| 4940 3345 | |||
| The Family Day contribution is a TAFE stall with sample bags, and a staff member dressed as a clown who twists balloons into animal shapes. | |||
| National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball | |||
| Time: | 6:30pm - 12:00am | ||
| Location: | Great Hall, Brisbane Covention Centre | ||
| The National NAIDOC Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC Ball features entertainment from leading Indigenous performers and the presentation of a number of prestigious awards to acknowledge the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australian society. For more information email info@naidoc.org.au or tel. 1800 050 009 | |||
| Community Expo Stall (Central Queensland Institute of TAFE) | |||
| Time: | 10:00am — 5:00pm | ||
| Location: | Rockhampton Cricket Ground | ||
| Contact: | Dawn Bowen | ||
| 4920 2706 | |||
| Community Expo in Rockhampton includes a CQIT stall with sample bags. | |||
| NAIDOC March | |||
| Muster Point | Munro Martin Park, Florence Street side. | ||
| Time: | 9:00am - 9:30am | ||
| March Start | 9:30am | ||
| March will leave Munro Martin Park and proceed down Grafton Street to Spence Spence Street to the Fogarty Park site on the Esplanade. | |||
| NAIDOC in the Park Community Day | |||
| Time: | 10:00am - 6:00pm | ||
| Location: | Fogarty Park, Esplanade. | ||
| The day will commence with the arrival of the marchers, followed by a Welcome to Country, speakers, information and Indigenous business stalls, entertainment, food and entertainment throughout the day including the participants of the 3 Day Music Workshops. | |||
| 11th | IWN Family Fun Day and BBQ | ||
| Time: | 1:00pm -4:00pm | ||
| Location: | BBQ site near Muddies Playground. | ||
| The Indigenous Women 's Network (IWN) will be hosting a family fun day and BBQ for indigenous families. The day will include games and competitions and a free BBQ for those that attend. | |||
| NAIDOC Dinner | |||
| Time: | 6:30pm — late | ||
| Tickets: | $70.00 on sale now. | ||
| Location: | Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Western Arterial Road, Caravonica | ||
| Contact: | Natasha Woodleigh at Tjapukai | ||
| 4042 9999 | |||
| Dinner and dancing. The evening will include a buffet dinner including Kup Murri, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Dancers, Torres Strait Dancers and live band. | |||
| 12th | Cotton Tree NAIDOC celebrations (Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE) | ||
| Time: | 10:00am — 3:00 pm | ||
| Location: | Cotton Tree Park | ||
| Contact: | Mary-Rose Adkins | ||
| 5459 3585 | |||
| 16th | Bush Tuckere Night | ||
| Time: | Call to confirm | ||
| Location: | Futures Restaurant | ||
| Cost: | $18.50 per head | ||
| Contact: | Kelli Wallace | ||
| 07 4694 1733 | |||
| This event would provide guests with the perfect opportunity to celebrate NAIDOC Week and to reflect on its significance in the community. It is also an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and embrace Indigenous culture as an integral part of our collective Australian identity." Chef Mark White and his team of students are devising a menu that combines native herbs, spices, berries and nuts to add a new dimension to our everyday foods. | |||
| 17th | Careers Day plus NAIDOC celebrations (Brisbane North Institute of TAFE) | ||
| Time: | 9:00am to 230pm | ||
| Location: | Caboolture TAFE / QUT campus | ||
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