NAIDOC Week 2026 - 50 years deadly
About
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.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. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July.
Program:
NAIDOC Week Reading Party and Craft
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors by joining us for a NAIDOC week reading party. Hot drinks, cushions and a selection of picture, junior and adult books from across our collection provided. We will also make our own artwork to take home.
For all the family.
City Library - Monday 6 July, 10.30am to 11.30am.
North Melbourne Library - Monday 6 July, 4pm to 5pm.
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Our Bag Charm Workshop
Join Haus of Dizzy for this fun, hands-on experience where designing and creating custom accessories using a vibrant mix of charms, colours and textures. It’s all about personal style, creativity and leaving with something uniquely yours.
Haus of Dizzy is a proud Wiradjuri-owned jewellery and creative studio based in Fitzroy, Naarm, founded by Kristy Dickinson. Known for bold statement pieces and powerful storytelling, the brand creates spaces where creativity, culture and self-expression come together.
Event Space, Level 1 narrm ngarrgu Library - Tuesday 7 July, 1pm to 2pm.
Ages 12+
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Upcycling Workshop with Josh Deane
Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 by turning pre-loved fashion into a powerful statement of culture and sustainability!
Join award winning Palawa (trawlwoolway) artist and designer Josh Deane (Joshua-Deane Gower) for an immersive, hands-on textile up cycling workshop. In Indigenous culture, honouring resources and minimising waste is a deeply rooted tradition. This workshop brings that philosophy to life, directly tackling Australia's massive textile waste crisis by transforming old garments into unique, wearable masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned creative or haven't picked up a paintbrush since primary school, you can dive right in.
This special NAIDOC edition features exclusive, NAIDOC inspired design templates and stencils created by Josh.
What You’ll Do:
Get direct, one on one guidance from Josh on textile painting, intricate line work, and paint layering.
Use custom templates to customise your own clothing or a provided organic fabric panel (perfect for framing or sewing into patches).
Walk away with a renewed perspective on consumption, waste, and the environment.
What to Bring and Expect:
Give an old favourite a second life! Bring a piece made of organic materials (think cotton tees, hoodies, denim jackets, jeans, or genuine/synthetic leather).
We supply all high pigment fabric paints, inks, brushes, and organic fabric panels if you choose not to bring your own clothes.
Event Space, Level 1 narrm ngarrgu Library - Wednesday 8 July, 5.30pm to 7pm.
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Native Plants and Bush Foods with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
Join us for an introduction to traditional Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Native plants and bushfoods, with the opportunity to touch, smell and taste different bushfoods.
For primary school aged kids.
narrm ngarrgu Library - Wednesday 8 July, 11am to 12pm.
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Jared Thomas Author Talk
Join us for a live, online talk from Jared Thomas, multiple award winning author of the Uncle Xbox, and Game Day! series. Dr Thomas will be joining us on the big screen in the Performance space at Library at The Dock.
For Primary school aged children.
Library at The Dock - Friday 10 July, 10am to 11am.
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Carmel Latte's Library Trivia: Reading is fundamental
It's the Bundjalung queen of your dreams. Reading is fundamental and Carmel Latte's library is open. The hostess with the mostest is joining us an iconic NAIDOC Week drag trivia. Three rounds: General knowledge, pop culture and of course, music!
For 18+.
Library at The Dock - Friday 10 July, 7pm to 9pm.
Dates
Monday 6 July 2026 - Friday 10 July 2026 (UTC+10)Location
Various libraries
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