Aboriginal Housing Victoria's NAIDOC Family Day 2026
Description
You're Invited!
Aboriginal Housing Victoria's annual NAIDOC Family Day returns for its 25th year!
Our biggest annual community event will feature live performances from Birdz, Canisha and the Indigenous Outreach Project.
Join us at the League to celebrate '50 years of Deadly' this NAIDOC Week, and honour the oldest living culture in the world.
Activities include: Live music and dance, sports clinics, face painting, the Annual AHV Renter Art Gallery, reading and storytelling, traditional arts and crafts including weaving, emu feather beading and boomerang painting. Plus, a FREE community BBQ, raffle prizes to be won, show bags and more!
Program:
11am: Welcome to Country
11:25am: Guest Speaker City of Darebin Mayor Cr. Emily Dimitriadis
11:35am: Indigenous Outreach Projects
12pm: Culture Evolves
12:30pm: Birdz
1.20pm: Canisha
This is a FREE, all ages, all weather event.
Raffle Prizes:
Be sure to grab your raffle ticket on the way in for a chance to win!
Raffle prizes are drawn at the Main Stage.
Green Raffle @ 11.30am
Including: Fuji Instax Camera Kit, Hoyts movie passes, Hot Air Ballooning voucher + more...
Red Raffle @ 11.55am
Including: Signed Collingwood FC jumper, Asics runners & Footy Boots, HoMie Clothing + more...
Blue Raffle @ 1.15pm
Including: Market Lane Coffee Pack, Indigenous Artwork, Coles & Preston Market Gift Cards + more...
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this event takes place, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples continue to live in spiritual and sacred relationships with this Country on lands that have never been ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Photo Release Notice: By registering for this event you consent to photography, audio recording and/or video recording and release, publication, exhibition or reproduction that may be used for promotional purposes, advertising, and inclusion on our website or social media pages. Further, you agree to waive all rights to claims of payment or royalties in connection with promotional use of such media.
Artwork featured: Ricky James (Yorta Yorta), 2026, acrylic on canvas.
This National NAIDOC Week Activity is proudly supported by the City of Darebin.
Lineup
Birdz
As a proud Butchulla man raised in Katherine N.T., Birdz is renowned for his unique brand of hard-hitting Hip Hop embodying strong messages of hope and self-determination. Signed to Bad Apples Music, Birdz is one of the label’s most established artists with a consistent track record of excellent releases. Possessing a relentless passion and commitment to his craft, Birdz continues to dominate stages across the country with an explosive live show, solidifying a loyal and growing fan base. Sharing the stage with high profile acts such as J.I.D., Sampa The Great, Loyle Carner, Seth Sentry, Briggs and the Thundamentals, whilst also enthralling audiences at popular festivals such as Woodford, St Kilda Festival, The Hills Are Alive and Groovin’ The Moo.
Canisha
Melbourne based artist Canisha is a soulful singer with an edge, a lyricist whose emotive and playful music captivates and draws you in. Canisha is a First Nations artist with a captivating exploration of emotion in her music. Her debut EP, DON'T BE SCARED, released in 2024 via Bad Apples Music, showcases her confident and lush pop sound. Canisha's music is textured and rich, with inviting and warm vocals. Inspired by artists like Adele, Jorja Smith and Harry Styles, she has grown in confidence and purpose, using music to overcome social anxiety and connect with audiences. Most recently Canisha performed the nationally televised Dreamtime at the G, backing Briggs, Paul Kelly, Kobie Dee and Barkaa. She has performed at festivals like Yirramboi Festival, St. Kilda Music Festival, Share the spirit at Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Treaty Day Out. Canisha's music blends pop sensibilities with soul flavour, marked by raw lyricism and storytelling. She aims to create music that others can relate to and find joy in.
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