July 23, 2020
The Federal Government is inviting community groups to apply for funding for events during this year’s COVID-delayed NAIDOC Week.
NAIDOC Week will be celebrated between November 8-15 after the pandemic forced plans for events in July to be postponed.
The 2020 theme is “Always Was, Always Will Be”.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has encouraged communities in his electorate to apply for funding.
“Whether it’s a virtual event or an in-person event hosted in a COVID-safe manner, we know that all Australians are excited to start planning for NAIDOC Week, which this year provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase our resilience,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Butchulla, Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people play a vital role in the story of Wide Bay,” he said.
He said the grants would assist in enabling events to share culture as well as recognise and honour the contributions and achievements of Indigenous Australians.
More information about NAIDOC grants available on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website
Applications close on August 17.
Applicants from the previous round – which closed in March – will be contacted by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and provided guidance on how to re-apply.
