Honouring culture, connection
and community
The 27th annual Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day is back, bringing mob and community together to honour the strength, survival, and continuing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC community day 2024.
2 July 2025
HOSTED by Central Coast Local Health District’s Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit, the free celebration will take place at Wyong Race Club on Tuesday 8 July, from 10am – 3pm.
Shanell Bennett, proud Gamilaroi woman and Manager of Nunyara, said the day is a powerful opportunity to come together and celebrate identity, resilience and culture in a culturally safe and community-focused environment.
“NAIDOC Community Day is about more than celebration – it’s about connection, pride, and creating space for our mob to come together, share stories and feel seen, heard and supported," Ms Benett said.
"It’s also a chance for us as health workers to listen, engage, and walk alongside our community in strengthening cultural identity and improving health outcomes.
“This is a day for mob – and for our broader community – to walk together, learn together, reflect, connect and celebrate our survival as the world’s oldest living culture. Everyone is welcome to experience the richness of Aboriginal culture, strength and our community spirit.”
The day will feature a variety of activities and experiences that reflect the deep cultural roots and vibrant community life of the Central Coast Aboriginal community, including:
Deadly entertainment from Aboriginal singers, dancers and performers
Kids’ area with rides, jumping castle, airbrush tattooing and more
Youth hub with games, health info and a silent disco designed for young people
Aboriginal designed badge making with Garry Purchase and Kylie Cassidy
Elders’ area offering a nourishing hot lunch, games, giveaways and a place to yarn
Free whole-family health checks and haircuts for all age groups
Over 60 community stalls with services
Over 10 market stalls showcasing Black-owned businesses and cultural goods
DigiVan experiences including podcasting and immersive virtual reality
*Free BBQ lunch and bush tucker tastings, honouring our traditional foods
Ms Bennett said a major focus this year is on health and wellbeing screening for the whole family.
“Many Central Coast Local Health District staff will be attending to bring our community and health staff together and show our ongoing commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our Aboriginal people across Darkinjung Country,” Ms Bennett said.
“Our health screening is about looking after ourselves and our families – early detection means better health outcomes for our future generations.”
For more information about Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day, contact Nunyara on 4320 2698.
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