DCF NAIDOC Event 2026
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FKCANT is proud to share this special NAIDOC Week event hosted by the Department of Children and Families, through the Greater Darwin Region Aboriginal Practice Network.NAIDOC Week is an important time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, achievements and strength. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, recognises 50 years of NAIDOC Week and the powerful legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
This event will be a welcoming and family-friendly morning for children in out-of-home care, their families, foster and kinship carers, and Department of Children and Families staff.
We warmly encourage foster and kinship carers to come along with the children in their care, connect with others, enjoy the activities, and take part in this celebration together.
There will be plenty for children and families to enjoy, including:
Welcome to Country
Games and crafts
Water play
Silent disco
Rosie’s Library
Sausage sizzle
‘50 Years of Deadly’ cake
Event details:
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Jingili Water Gardens
Booking options:
Carers attending with children
If you are a foster or kinship carer and would like to attend with the child or young person in your care, please complete a booking through this page so organisers can plan for numbers, catering and activities.
Children and young people attending without their carer
If a carer is unable to attend due to work or other commitments, the Department of Children and Families may be able to collect the child or young person in care and bring them to the event.
If you would like to request this option, please email info@fkca.org.au before booking so details can be confirmed.
FKCANT would like to thank the Department of Children and Families and the Greater Darwin Region Aboriginal Practice Network for putting together this important community event and inviting foster and kinship carers and children to be part of the celebration.
This event is for children in out-of-home care, their families, foster and kinship carers, and Department of Children and Families staff.
Date
Thursday 9 July 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+09:30)Location
Jingili Water Gardens
Freshwater Road, 0810, Jingili NT
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DCF NAIDOC Event 2026
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