This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning – Blak, Loud, and Proud‘, honouring the rich cultures and outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. At Volunteering Australia, we’re committed to:
- Strengthening research and advocacy partnerships with First Nations communities
- Learning from Indigenous knowledge and practices of community giving
- Supporting First Nations-led initiatives and organisations
We encourage everyone to participate in local events and continue learning about and supporting First Nations peoples beyond this week of celebration.
As we acknowledge NAIDOC Week, we’re inspired by the visual representation of Volunteering Australia’s commitment to reconciliation, beautifully captured by Aboriginal artist Leah Brideson.
Volunteering Australia’s RAP artwork titled ‘Wuu-rri’, meaning ‘give’ in Gamilaraay language, acknowledges that community giving has been part of First Nations peoples cultures for tens of thousands of years.
We acknowledge that our work is but a small part of the extensive and valuable traditions of volunteering, sharing, and community giving practices of First Nations peoples.
This NAIDOC Week, let’s embrace the spirit of ‘wuu-rri’ in all we do. By giving in meaningful ways, we can ‘Keep the Fire Burning’ and celebrate the unyielding spirit of our communities.
