NAIDOC in the Park 2025 - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 and honour this year's theme: The Next Generation—Strength, Vision, and Legacy.

Join us for a meaningful afternoon of connection, culture, and storytelling as NAIDOC marks 50 years of embracing First Nations voices.

Begin with a Welcome to Country ceremony, immerse yourself in the tradition of weaving and listen to captivating stories from Aunty Ali Golding, a First Nations storyteller. Find a cozy spot for a picnic or indulge in delicious food from Koori Kulcha Food Truck to enjoy whilst watching the mesmerizing Gamay & Wagana Dancers perform.  Bush to Bowl will also showcase native ingredients and traditional cooking techniques in their cooking demonstration.

As evening falls, gather for a magical Spotlight Prowl, an nature walk led by educators from Centennial Parklands

Presented in partnership with Waverley and Randwick councils, this event welcomes all ages to share in the spirit of NAIDOC Week. Well-behaved dogs on leads are also welcome.

Free for First Nations People.

Timeline:

3:15: Welcome to Country- Gujaga Foundation

3:30pm Gamay Dancers - Performance

3.45pm Bush to Bowl - Demonstration

4:00pm Wagana Dance Group - Performance

4:30: Spotlight Prowl- Greater Sydney Parklands Educators

3pm - 5pm, Weaving Workshop, Storytelling and the Koori Kulcha Food truck will available.

Things to know before you attend 

We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell 

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if: 

• We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell 
• We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program 
• We/I have been asked to self-isolate 
• We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms. 

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.