NAIDOC Perth Inc helps bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider Perth community with NAIDOC Week events.
They also provide education about and positively promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities.
This free event brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families together to connect and showcase cultural, arts and reconciliation to the wider community.
Lotterywest has been supporting NAIDOC Perth Inc since 2007 and over that time has provided $574,925 to hold the formal Opening Ceremony which includes a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, music, art, dance and other family friendly activities.
“With the support of Lotterywest, we’re able to participate in and share our cultures and give local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and artists an opportunity to demonstrate our strength and resilience through our cultures,” said Glenda Kickett, Chair of NAIDOC Perth Inc.
Western Australia is rich with cultural diversity, including Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Lotterywest is proud to contribute to the preservation of culture, advancement and celebration of Australia’s first people. By playing Lotterywest games, you get to help your dreams, and those of WA, come to life.
