NAIDOC Week 2024 was held between 7 to 14 July. The theme of the week was ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,’ representing the strength and spirit of Indigenous cultures and the importance of preserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
How we celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024
Anglicare celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024 across our services in a variety of different ways. From cooking demonstrations and morning teas to story time, dancing and arts and craft; through these events and activities, our staff, clients and communities were able to learn about, engage in and celebrate First Nations culture and history.
Cooking demonstration with Aunty Dale
On Tuesday 9 July, our CEO, Sue Cooke, joined Aunty Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag for a live-streamed cooking demonstration that was broadcast to staff across our organisation.
Aunty Dale demonstrated the rich flavours and health benefits of Australian native spices. The two recipes that they cooked included:
- Seared kangaroo fillet on a bed of sweet potato with a tangy pepperberry and beetroot sauce; as well as a
- Decadent wattleseed tiramisu.
About My Dilly Bag
My Dilly Bag was formed by Aunty Dale in 2000 with a dream that was fuelled by her deep cultural pride – to achieve true equality for all Australians.
It’s through sharing delicious Australian native foods, yarning and learning about traditional knowledge that honours our past and builds respect and joy into the future. My Dilly Bag also creates a comfortable environment where Indigenous and non-indigenous people can learn from and about each other.
NAIDOC Week Events in Brisbane and Logan
Several of our service teams joined other organisations at Musgrave Park and the Logan NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day to join in celebrations. Our teams got into the spirit by chatting with event goers and engaging in arts and crafts.
Celebrating with Children and Families
Numerous children and families’ teams across our organisation hosted family friendly events in their services for their clients. Below is an image of our First Nations staff and children from our Caboolture Children and Parenting service. At their NAIDOC Week event, they enjoyed a morning tea, followed by some crafts and dancing.
Celebrating NAIDOC in our Aged Care Services
In addition to our children, youth and families teams, our aged care residents and clients also participated in NAIDOC Week activities. Teams enjoyed a spread of foods with native ingredients, storytelling and arts and crafts.
Celebrating First Nations culture
Through our collective efforts, we can forge a future where the stories, traditions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished. Furthermore, celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation.
Anglicare are committed to listening to and sharing the stories of First Nations peoples and communities. In this commitment, we aim to be more culturally responsive and inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This has and will continue to be achieved through embedding cultural capabilities across all facets of our organisation. Click here to find out more.