About

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of First Nations peoples and is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities but by all Australians.

You're invited to join us at the Monash Civic Centre for our special NAIDOC Week opening event where we will join in celebrating the unyielding spirit of our communities and invite all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.

Participate in a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and hear from Martu/Darlot woman and The Torch Project CEO, Susannah Day, discuss Art and Storytime and their role in helping incarcerated First Nations peoples to reconnect with culture and pursue educational and creative industry opportunities.

About the event:

The event will start at 10am at the Monash Civic Centre in Glen Waverly. Attendees will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and hear from Susannah Day, CEO of The Torch, who will discuss Art and Storytime and the role of the Torch in assisting incarcerated First Nations people reconnect with culture and pursue educational and creative industry opportunities.

Parking:

Parking is available outside the Glen Waverley Library and Civic Centre, as well as in the multistorey Bogong Carpark. These areas are highlighted in blue on the map below. Limited parking is also available along Kingsway and surrounding streets. 

When parking, please observe the signage indicating time restrictions in place. If parking in the Library/Civic Centre carpark, please sign the parking book at the Monash Civic Centre customer service desk.

We look forward to seeing you on on the 7th July to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025!

Please note that you do not need to bring your tickets with you to attend this event.

Date

Monday 7 July 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10)

Location

Monash Council Civic Centre
293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

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