What does NAIDOC stand for?

NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day of Observance Committee. The acronym for this Committee NAIDOC has become commonly known as a week-long Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural festival celebrated annually in the first full week of July.
National NAIDOC Committee website.

The NAIDOC Perth Committee website is a useful source of information for people living in the Perth metropolitan area.
Check out the events calendar to see what is happening in your local area for NAIDOC Week

Official NAIDOC Perth events

The NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony will be held on Sunday 5 July 2009 at Wellington Square East Perth, between 12pm and 4pm. This is a free event open to all ages, with families encouraged.

The NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony will:

• officially open NAIDOC week celebrations in Perth with a flag raising ceremony and Welcome to Country;
• Showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and dance;
• Promote the NAIDOC Perth Awards;
• Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, organisations and businesses with community stalls;
• Provide cultural and fun children’s activities; and
• Provide Indigenous and other foods (some free tastings).

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NAIDOC Perth Ball 2009 - Honouring the Coolbaroo Club

NAIDOC Perth Ball is one of the most anticipated nights on Perth’s social calendar. This year will feature highlights from the Coolbaroo Club League, ballroom dancing, fine dining and wonderful entertainment throughout the evening.

This social event is an opportunity for NAIDOC Perth to share with the whole community our Elders and our history.

DATE: Friday 10th July | TIME: 6:30pm to 12.30am | DRESS: Formal
TICKETS: $90 each | VENUE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
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History of NAIDOC

NAIDOC Week has a long history, stemming back to a human rights movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people in the 1920s.

NAIDOC, however, was not officially started as a committee until 1957.

NAIDOC Perth Committee has documented NAIDOC since its beginnings.