Please note: this is an archived news article release

This article was published on Friday, 5 July, 2013. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Celebrate Naidoc Week

NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative will hold a flag raising ceremony and breakfast on Monday 8 July and a Family Day at SPC Ardmona KidsTown on Thursday 11 July.

Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan said NAIDOC Week gives our community another opportunity to acknowledge the strong Aboriginal cultural and social heritage that is such a feature of Greater Shepparton.

"I encourage our community members to celebrate NAIDOC Week by attending these fantastic events," Cr Houlihan said.

Event details

NAIDOC Breakfast and Flag Raising Ceremony
To signal the commencement of NAIDOC week the Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative will be hosting a flag raising ceremony including a free breakfast, traditional dancing and a guest speaker.
Date: Monday 8 July
Time: 8-10am
8:00am breakfast
9:30am Flag Raising ceremony
Venue: Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative
20 Rumbalara Road, Mooroopna

NAIDOC Family Day
The annual Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative Family day will include a free BBQ lunch, kid's rides and family activities.

Date: Thursday 11 July
Time: 11am -2.30pm
Venue: SPC Ardmona KidsTown

For more information, contact Rumbalara on (03) 5820 0000.

- Released 5 July 2013