Weekly Dose

NAIDOC Week 2025 (7–14 July) – is a time for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” is a powerful call to action – a reminder of the strength, resilience and ongoing spirit of First Nations people, and the importance of standing together in unity, respect, and pride.

As a health service, we are proud to walk alongside our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. NAIDOC Week gives us the opportunity to deepen our understanding, reflect on our shared history, and reaffirm our commitment to culturally safe, inclusive care.

You're Invited – NAIDOC Week Events

We warmly invite all staff to attend and support our NAIDOC Week events:

• Flag Raising Ceremony & Welcome to Country
  📅 Wednesday 9 July 2025
  🕘 10am, Wodonga Campus or 2pm, Albury Campus (limited capacity)
  📍 Wodonga Hospital, Flags area, Corner of Wilson and Vermont St OR Albury Campus, Flags area, Main Front Entrance adjacent to the Emergency Department. 
   
• Join us as we mark the week with a meaningful ceremony led by Indigenous employees, local Elders and community representatives.
• Cultural Activities Throughout the Week
• AWH will be present and hosting a stall at the Albury NAIDOC Main Event. Sunday 6^th July, 10.30am – 3pm at Hovell Tree Park Albury.
   
• Keep an eye out on for activities locally which may include artwork displays, story-sharing sessions and more:
• https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/albury-wodonga-naidoc-committee-main-event
• https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
• https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ArtMID/2083/ArticleID/13506
• https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ArtMID/2083/ArticleID/13507
• https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/community/support/aboriginal-community

We also encourage teams to take time this week to engage in reflection, education, and conversations about reconciliation and cultural respect.

How You Can Get Involved

• Attend local NAIDOC events in your area or join us for a flag raising ceremony – if you are on school holidays leave we encourage children to also attend.
• Take time to learn about the local Traditional Custodians of the land where you live and work.
• Listen to First Nations voices through books, podcasts or documentaries.
• Join your team in creating a cultural display or morning tea to show support.
• Download a digital copy of the poster for display. Download here
• Download the NAIDOC stencil and get your teams involved in artwork, we would love to promote. Download here.

NAIDOC Week is more than just a celebration – it’s an opportunity to show respect, build stronger relationships, and help create a more just, equitable future.

Let’s come together in the spirit of healing, learning, and pride.

NAIDOC Working Group.