NAIDOC Week 2024

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, achievements and history. This year’s theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, encourages First Nations peoples to share their stories and wisdoms with pride. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite videos and articles by Blak, loud and proud creators, so you can learn from their incredible stories and help to keep the fire burning!

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NAIDOC Week: Listen, learn and celebrate!

Learn why NAIDOC Week is celebrated each year, and how you can get involved.

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Connecting with your Aboriginal culture through dance

Wangkatha man Samuel (Wirrdapi) Stubbs shares how dance has helped him and his family connect to culture.

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Becca Hatch on being a role model

Becca Hatch reflects on the two cultures in her life, and what this means for young Australians and the music industry.

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How Taliah pushed back against Indigenous stereotypes and statistics

Taliah shares how she chose to write her own story instead of falling into painful stereotypes, and how she took care of herself in the process.

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Sancia shares what her Aboriginal culture means to her

In this short story named Totem, year 10 student Sancia Ridgeway explores the importance of her family and culture.

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All game, no shame: How to bounce back with confidence

Hear from proud Wangkatha man Ben Stubbs on why being confident and believing in yourself makes it easier to handle tough times.

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Mob mindfulness: how to care for yourself while honouring your culture

Hear from Darug/Dharawal woman and mental health expert Jenny Holmes on how to practise mob mindfulness and strengthen your connection to Country.

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How to stay strong

Four First Nations content creators share what staying strong means to them, and offer some tips for other mob on how to stay strong.

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Sonboy yarns about his goals and role models

Aboriginal rapper Sonboy reflects on his childhood growing up in Redfern, 'The Block,' his role models and how he gained the confidence to focus on his music.

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Outback Tom yarns with mob about being a good ally

Yorta Yorta man Tom Forrest aka Outback Tom yarns with First Nations folks about how allies can actively participate in reconciliation and be there for mob.

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Why yarning matters

Yarning and storytelling has been supporting First Nations wellbeing for thousands of years. Hear from Phoebe about why it’s so important for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a yarn when they need it.

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Ways to connect with community if you’re a First Nations young person

Wondering how to connect with your community? Jacob shares his top tips for ways to get involved and learn more.

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              We acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present. We recognise connection to Country as integral to health and wellbeing.

              We acknowledge people with lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters.

              ReachOut values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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