This NAIDOC Week, how will you help ‘keep the fire burning’ for First Nations peoples?
Next week is NAIDOC Week, when communities come together through events, activities and gatherings to pay respect to the enduring traditions and contemporary diversities of all First Nations peoples.
At Deakin, we are:
… committed to Reconciliation and Treaty, advancing the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and moving Indigenous Knowledges into the mainstream of Australian life. All our endeavours aim to reflect Australia’s full history and seek to build an inclusive future.
This NAIDOC Week, which runs from Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 July, we acknowledge the 2024 theme of Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. We pledge to use our position to call out racism, support reconciliation, and work to secure meaningful and sustainable cultural and social change.
Get involved this NAIDOC Week
There’s so much happening, so make sure you visit our NAIDOC Week events page for a full list of Deakin and community events. NAIDOC Week falls during Week 1 of Trimester 2 (Monday 8 to Friday 12 July), so make the most of your visits to campus and get involved.
Reflect on how you will help ‘keep the fire burning’ and you could win a prize!
Stop by the DUSA Market Day events at Burwood, Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool this NAIDOC Week to personally reflect: how will you ‘keep the fire burning’ for First Nations people? This is your chance to think about how you can show your support for First Nations people in the local community and beyond, and you could win a prize for sharing your thoughts with us!
We’re giving away a First Nations Geelong Guernsey (signed) to the value of $130, a First Nations Warm Up Top – Melbourne Vixens (signed) to the value of $90, and two $100 Clothing the Gaps vouchers!
Find out where our ‘Keep the Fire Burning’ events are happening on your campus.
Can’t make it to campus, or want to submit an online entry? Enter via the form below! Please note you may enter a maximum of two times (one on-campus and one online entry).
See our full list of events
Visit our NAIDOC Week webpage for the full list and details of events happening at Deakin and in the community.
- All are welcome to attend a Welcome to Country ceremony at each campus. View campus maps for Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool.
- Take a First Nations Artwork Tour at the Burwood Campus, or join the opening of The Fire Within art exhibition at Waterfront Campus in Geelong.
- Are you a new international student at Deakin in T2? Learn more about First Nations cultures via our free Friday Friends NAIDOC Week events in Burwood and Geelong!
- Come along and be inspired by the Deakin University Indigenous Oration, ‘Dare to Hope’ by Torres Strait Islander Tanya Hosch at Fed Square, Melbourne.
- Join the NAIDOC Week Webinar with Evolve Communities on Tuesday 9 July, 11am–12pm, which will explore what it means to be an Ally to First Nations people and what are some practical steps that all Australians can take in this space? Come along to be enlightened, inspired and empowered to take action! Register now
You can also:
- View our student glossary of Indigenous terms to ensure you’re being culturally appropriate and respectful.
- See how we’re working to nurture a connected, safe and respectful community at Deakin.
- Visit the NAIDOC Week website for more information and resources.