NAIDOC Week!

NAIDOC Week is almost upon us – it is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. This year, it will run between 8-15 July, with the theme “Because of her, we can!” See the list below to see the closest event to your work place, lock it in your diary and be sure to get along and support our Transport Aboriginal Community.

Under the theme “Because of her, we can!” This year’s NAIDOC Week will be celebrating the past achievements and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to the community, and their roles in providing continuous inspiration.

NAIDOC Week Events:
  • 9 July 2018, 8 - 9:30 am
    At Central Station, NSW TrainLink and Sydney Trains will be hosting activities for NAIDOC Week around platform 1. Activities will involve dances, a smoking ceremony, and message sticks – message sticks will be sent out on the network throughout NSW. Bush tucker will also be available.

  • 9 July 2018, 9:00 am
    TfNSW and Sydney Ferries are holding a joint NAIDOC event at Barrangaroo with the Transport Minister in attendance. There will be a smoking ceremony, dance performances and speeches by the descendants of Bungree and Pemulwuy on the wharves.

  • 10 July 2018, 9:30 - 11:30 am
    Between 9:30-11:30 am at 451 Wilson Street Redfern, the Fair Compliance Unit - Sydney Trains will be hosting an official NAIDOC event where there will be bush tucker and Aboriginal women as special guest speakers from the community.

  • 11 July 2018, 8 - 4:00 pm
    There will be an annual NAIDOC Week touch football competition in Minto supported by Sydney Trains. This is a whole day event between 8 - 4:00 pm.

  • 12 July 2018, 9 - 11:00 am
    Sydney Trains will be hosting a NAIDOC event at Blacktown between 9 -11:00 am. This event will involve bush tucker food and Aboriginal dance and song.