Published on Friday, 21 November 2025 at 9:41:59 AM

The 2025 NAIDOC Week marked a historic milestone, 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, achievements, and ongoing resilience. Yura Yungi embraced this year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, by hosting a vibrant community event filled with activities for children, prizes, and a shared lunch that brought families and community members together.

Drawing on the spirit of this year’s theme, NAIDOC reminds us that the movement began as a call for justice and recognition led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Today, it stands as a celebration of cultural pride and the strength of community. As NAIDOC reflects on five decades of progress, it also highlights the importance of empowering young people who will continue carrying the legacy forward.
Source: National NAIDOC Committee – National NAIDOC Theme (2025).

About the Event

This year’s NAIDOC celebration showcased the spirit of Yura Yungi’s commitment to culture and community. The event featured:

• Kids’ activities: including games, giveaways, and arts and crafts
• Community lunch: a shared meal that brought everyone together
• Local involvement: Elders, families and young people participating in the day

• Smoking Ceremony: led by a respected local Elder to open the event and ground us in culture and respect

• Live entertainment: music that created a lively and joyful atmosphere for all attendees

The day was filled with joy, connection, and cultural pride, honouring our past, celebrating our present, and looking toward a strong future led by the next generation.

Yura Yungi extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended and contributed to making our 2025 NAIDOC celebration a success. We look forward to continuing this journey together as we strengthen culture, support our young people, and build a legacy grounded in community and respect.

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