Port Stephens celebrates NAIDOC Week 2018

Marches in Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay will be the focal point for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) celebrations in Port Stephens - beginning on Sunday 9 July to 13 July, 2017.

NAIDOC Week 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make - to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation.

Monday 9 July

  • Raymond Terrace march and flag raising
    • 8.30am - Gather at Raymond Terrace Cenotaph (cnr Port Stephens St & Jacaranda Av) to Port Stephens Council Forecourt (116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace)
    • 9am - Flag Raising and speeches
    • 9am - Free breakfast

Wednesday 11 July

  • Nelson Bay march and flag raising
    • 8:30am - Gather at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club and march to the Apex Park
    • 9am - Flag Raising and speeches
    • 9am - Free breakfast

Thursday 12 July

  • NAIDOC Touch Football Championship held at Boyd Oval, Medowie from 8am - 3.30pm

Friday 13 July

  • Family Fun Day with entertainment at King Park, Raymond Terrace from 10am - 2pm

For more information or to see what else is happening during NAIDOC Week head to our Event page.