As NAIDOC Week gears up to mark an extraordinary 50 years of celebration, the theme for 2025 has just been unveiled: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy.” This year’s theme pays tribute to the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the foresight of their leaders, and the boundless potential of the younger generations.
NAIDOC 2025 will honour the wisdom and guidance of Elders while shining a spotlight on the courage and determination of youth. It’s a call to action to continue building a legacy rooted in unity, respect, and self-determination.
This milestone year is more than a commemoration; it’s a celebration of a movement that has evolved over decades to inspire countless Australians. As the theme suggests, NAIDOC 2025 is about embracing a future shaped by strength, guided by vision, and grounded in legacy.
Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, described the importance of this year’s milestone: “National NAIDOC Week continues to be Australia’s largest celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and this year we celebrate a milestone 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience through a week of activities.
“I encourage First Nations communities and organisations to apply for a grant to support their NAIDOC Week celebrations this year.”
Grant applications are now open for First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments to support local communities and organisations across Australia to celebrate a milestone National NAIDOC Week.
NAIDOC Week 2025 is happening from 6 to 13 July. Find out more about NAIDOC Week and the supporting grants by heading to naidoc.org.au.
