The 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme is Living Our Truth, honouring the power of truth-telling, the sharing of knowledge across generations and the importance of telling our stories.
Category: First Nations
10 Deadly Facts about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture for NAIDOC Week 2026.
This year the theme for NAIDOC Week, celebrated from 5 to 12 July 2026, is “50 Years of Deadly.”
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn, reflect and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this is not simply history. It is living memory, ongoing grief, and intergenerational trauma that continues to shape families and communities today.
A message from OzChild Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths following Anzac Day 2026 – Stand up. Speak out. Back in First Nations voices. There is no room for racism.
Over the past year, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, non-government organisations, communities, and advocates have dedicated immense effort to champion improved outcomes and acknowledgment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The 26th of January has long been a day of national pride and celebration, a day where people celebrate “Australia Day”. However, as societal awareness evolves, there is a growing…
On 4 August across the nation we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.
Celebrating our elders, we highlight Aunty Winnie as a leader of the Aboriginal civil rights movement
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