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Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 – Honouring Culture, Country & Connection.

Your home for cultural activities, ideas & resources for schools, centres and beyond.
NAIDOC Week 2025 will be celebrated from 6 July - 13 July 2025. It's a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the rich culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whether you're planning classroom activities, cultural experiences or looking for educational resources, we’ve gathered everything you need right here.
NAIDOC activity bundle & blog
Download our activity bundle and read our blog - packed with inspiration to explore art, music, stories, language and bush tucker. Create paintings, explore Indigenous symbols, dive into cultural stories and more - perfect for sparking rich conversations and meaningful moments in your learning space.
8 ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week
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Blog: Top resources to get your centre NAIDOC Week ready
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Luke Mallie Shrink Film Animals

With this shrink film activity, you can colour, bake and watch as your designs magically shrink into keychain-sized Australian animals. Featuring authentic designs from Luke Mallie, this activity lets you explore rich Indigenous culture while making something fun and unique.
Shrink Film Animals Activity
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Sensory play with meaning for NAIDOC Week

With this sensory flag tray activity, children can explore the symbolism of the Aboriginal flag through hands-on creativity. Fill the tray with colourful sand, beads or natural materials to prompt rich discussion about identity, land and culture. This activity offers a tactile, meaningful way to celebrate First Nations pride and connection to Country.
First Nations Symbols Sensory Tray Activity
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Bring Dreamtime stories to life with art!

Celebrate the rich storytelling traditions of Aboriginal culture with this vibrant Rainbow Serpent art activity. Inspired by the iconic Dreamtime tale, children will use pastels, watercolours and natural textures to create their own rainbow serpents - encouraging creativity while learning about symbolism, Country and the importance of the Rainbow Serpent in First Nations culture.
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Cultural New

Explore the newest additions to our cultural resource collection. From fresh art materials and role play items to curriculum-linked books and classroom tools, these new arrivals help educators foster meaningful cultural understanding and inclusion.
Cultural Best Sellers

Discover our most loved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educational resources. From storytelling tools and classroom décor to games, puzzles and art packs, these best sellers empower educators to respectfully explore First Nations perspectives and histories across the curriculum.
Cultural Craft

Inspire young learners with meaningful art and craft projects that honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our cultural craft collection is filled with open-ended materials designed to spark conversations, storytelling and self-expression while building respect and understanding.
Cultural Games

Our cultural games collection is a powerful way to honour the spirit of NAIDOC Week - promoting inclusion, respect and cultural understanding through hands-on learning. Featuring puzzles, matching games and storytelling sets inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, these activities help children connect with Country, culture and community while learning through play.
Aboriginal Books

An inspirational collection of books exploring and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultures and peoples.
Cultural Pretend Play

Encourage meaningful cultural exploration with our range of Cultural pretend play resources. From traditional dress-ups and play foods to home corner props inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, these open-ended materials invite children to explore identity, connection to Country and community life through imaginative storytelling.
Bring culture to life in your classroom with these fun and hands-on craft activities

Watch our step-by-step how-to videos featuring engaging ideas like Indigenous Stamps, DIY Chalk, Symbol Games and more. Each video offers simple, creative ways to explore cultural understanding in the classroom -then browse all the featured resources directly from our curated wishlists.
Why Celebrate NAIDOC Week?
NAIDOC Week is about connection – to Country, to each other and to shared stories that shape who we are. Engaging children in activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures fosters understanding, respect and belonging. Activities can:
Build cultural understanding
Support empathy and cross-cultural awareness
Foster creativity and pride in identity
Inspire curiosity about Country and culture
Encourage teamwork and social learning
Instil a sense of identity and belonging
Supporting the learning outcomes of the EYLF
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Belonging, Being and Becoming, embeds art and cultural learning deeply within its outcomes. Engaging children in NAIDOC Week activities supports identity building, strengthens their connection to community, enhances wellbeing and confidence and encourages effective communication in culturally respectful ways. These experiences lay the foundation for holistic development and early appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Learn more here: The Early Years Learning Framework V2.0.
Curriculum Connections
The Australian Curriculum also supports cultural education through The Arts and Humanities. Students are encouraged to engage with, respect and understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures by making and responding to artworks, investigating and reflecting on cultural themes and exploring diverse cultures, worlds, ideas and contexts. These learning areas help build deep cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. Learn more here: Visual arts in the Australian Curriculum V9.0
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What is NAIDOC Week and why is it celebrated in Australia?
NAIDOC Week is an annual event in Australia that celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a time for all Australians to recognise and honour First Nations cultures, foster understanding and celebrate Indigenous voices through education, storytelling, art and community events.  
When is NAIDOC Week in 2025?
NAIDOC Week 2025 will be held from Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July 2025. Schools and early learning centres often celebrate across the full week with classroom activities, assemblies and cultural learning experiences
How can schools and early childhood centres celebrate NAIDOC Week?
Schools and early learning centres can celebrate NAIDOC Week with art projects, storytelling sessions, music and dance activities and educational games that highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Hosting guest speakers, displaying Indigenous flags or creating themed classroom displays are also great ways to show respect and engagement. Bookmark our 2025 Teacher Calendar & Educator Calendar for inspiration.
What are some classroom activities for NAIDOC Week?
Popular classroom activities for NAIDOC Week include Aboriginal symbol painting, dot art, collaborative murals, bush tucker tasting, music with clapping sticks and learning about Dreamtime stories. These activities support creativity, cultural understanding and curriculum-aligned learning.
Where can I find NAIDOC Week teaching resources?
You can find a wide range of NAIDOC Week resources including activity packs, cultural art supplies, Indigenous puzzles, books and educational games on the Modern Teaching Aids website. Free downloadable resources are also available to support meaningful classroom engagement.
Are NAIDOC Week activities linked to the Australian Curriculum and EYLF?
Yes, NAIDOC Week activities support outcomes in both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Australian Curriculum. They promote identity, wellbeing, communication and cultural understanding across The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and English learning areas.
What is the theme for NAIDOC Week 2025?
The official theme for NAIDOC Week 2025 is announced by the National NAIDOC Committee. Each year’s theme reflects a focus on connection to Country, culture, history or advocacy. Visit the NAIDOC Week official website to stay up to date. 
Can non-Indigenous Australians take part in NAIDOC Week?
Absolutely. NAIDOC Week is for everyone. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn, listen and celebrate the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with respect, curiosity and care. Inclusive participation helps build stronger, more informed communities.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, MTA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, learn and play. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.