NAIDOC Week this year will be held from Sunday 7 July – Sunday 14 July with celebrations to be held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Football prides itself on being one of the most culturally diverse and inclusive sports. We celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our community; and Football Victoria (FV) is thrilled to highlight and pay respect to our First Nations People and their culture, during NAIDOC Week.
The 2024 theme is: ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud!’
Celebrating the unyielding spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, this year’s theme represents the enduring strength of Indigenous cultures and is an unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity.
GET INVOLVED
Host a NAIDOC Week event at your Club
By registering your event, FV can advertise your event and support your event where possible.
Include an Acknowledgement of Country pre-match with your ground announcer
Bring teams and match officials together for a pre-match photo with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags (if available)
- Share the stories of Indigenous players or members of your football community on your digital channels