NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The acronym NAIDOC has since become the name of the week itself.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally not only in indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Each year Bellingen Shire Council celebrates NAIDOC Week in collaboration with local Lands Councils and First Nations Organsiations. 

This page will be updated with event information in the lead up to NAIDOC Week, due to take place from the 5-12 July 2026.