NAIDOC Week 2025 (Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July) marked 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience.
It is an annual opportunity to learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
The 2025 theme was ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’.
Marking a powerful milestone, this theme celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead.
‘Together, we walk forward, honouring where we've come from and looking boldly to the next generation who will carry NAIDOC and their communities into the future,’ National NAIDOC Committee Co-Chair, Steven Satour said.
Continuing the journey
There are many ways to recognise and celebrate First Nations people, culture and knowledge.
Following on from NAIDOC Week 2025, continue your ongoing journey and commitment to allyship. Explore the following events.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
- Where: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
- When: 11 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Bookings
Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide.
Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.
Learn more on the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria .
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung storytime with Rebecca
- Where: Fawkner Library
- When: 10:30 to 11:30 am on Friday 22 August 2025
- Bookings not required
Join Rebecca in this Wurundjeri storytime session for preschoolers and their families.
Learn about Wurundjeri culture, Woi wurrung language and Dreaming stories through storytelling, dance and song.
Rebecca is an accredited Woi wurrung language teacher from Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
Worn Gundidj Indigenous Culture and Nature Tour
- Where: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, a short detour from the Great Ocean Road
- When: 10 am and 1 pm from Monday to Friday
- Bookings
Experience the natural landscapes and native wildlife of Tower Hill on this 2-hour interactive tour.
Located on the lands of the Gunditjmara people, the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is a rare geological site. The reserve sits inside an extinct volcano that erupted over 32,000 years ago. Today, you can still see the rock faces of the 11 km crater rim and volcanic cone-shaped hills that emerge from the lakes.
Learn about the cultural heritage and histories of First Nations people in the region from an experienced guide. Gain an understanding of hunting techniques and how to identify native plants for food and medicine.
Book your tour on the Worn Gundidj or learn more about the Tower Hill Wildlife .
Biik Milboo Dhumba, Country is Always Talking
- Where: Melbourne Museum
- When: 9 am to 5 pm daily
- Included in museum entry
Biik Milboo Dhumba, Country Is Always Talking is an installation that invites you to listen differently.
For the First Peoples of Australia, Country is more than place. It describes a deep connection to land, water and sky, to animals and plants, to ancestors and to the wisdom of the land itself. Each person has their own relationship to Country, grounded in mutual respect.
Biik Milboo Dhumba, Country Is Always Talking offers a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Country and the ways it connects to language and culture.
Learn more on the Museums Victoria .
More information
Visit the NAIDOC to learn more.
Reviewed 04 August 2025