National NAIDOC Week 2023 Activities
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! This theme encourages action in reforming Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It celebrates the work of the generations who have fought for First Nations' rights and seeks commitment to systematic change, driven by all Australians. You can help create change by educating your students on this important event. Here are just a few ideas using the resources in this collection:- NAIDOC Week Assembly PowerPoint - Start from square one with this informative PowerPoint before introducing NAIDOC Week classroom activities.
- Exploring the NAIDOC Week Theme – Worksheet - This research task encourages your students to explore the meaning behind NAIDOC 2022's theme.
- Significant First Nations Australians – Fact Sheets - explore the change-makers with this worksheet pack. Including artists, sportspeople, politicians and many more, your students will love connecting these well-known role models to their NAIDOC Week lessons.
- Why Teach About Aboriginal Customs? Poster - in partnership with Wingaru Education, this educational poster helps educate your students on the importance of integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their lives.
