2026 NAIDOC Events in SJ

Published on Friday, 19 June 2026 at 10:13:30 AM

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Footprints Through Time - sold out

Join George Walley from Mandjoogoordap Dreaming and Tracy Jones from Off the Beaten Track WA for a special NAIDOC Week hiking experience through the beautiful landscapes of Serpentine National Park.

Date: Monday 6 July 2026
Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm
Location: Stacey’s Loop
Age group: All ages
Proudly supported by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Join George Walley from Mandjoogoordap Dreaming and Tracy Jones from Off The Beaten Track WA for a special NAIDOC Week hiking experience through the beautiful landscapes of Serpentine National Park.

What to expect:

  • Guided 2km cultural hike on Stacey's Loop, Serpentine National Park
  • Cultural interpretation and storytelling with Georg Walley from Mandjoogoordap Dreaming
  • Environmental and local history with Tracy from Off the Beaten Track WA

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Story Time with Kalyajoorl

Step into the magic of Noongar storytelling in this lively, family-friendly session for children and carers. Discover traditional stories, learn simple Noongar words through fun interactive activities, and enjoy a creative craft inspired by the tales shared. It’s a meaningful and memorable way to connect with culture, language and creativity during NAIDOC Week.

Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Byford Library
Age group: 4+
Proudly supported by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Come and celebrate NAIDOC Week and the school holidays with a very special storytelling session at Byford Library, featuring Dylan from Kalyakoorl.

This engaging session invites children and families to experience the rich oral traditions and storytelling of the Noongar people. Participants will be introduced to traditional narratives while also learning some basic Noongar language in a fun and interactive way.

The session will conclude with a hands-on craft activity inspired by the stories shared, giving children the opportunity to create and reflect through making.

A meaningful and family-friendly experience that celebrates NAIDOC Week while connecting children to culture, language, storytelling, and creativity.

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Story Time in the Town Square

Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Pinjarra Town Square
Age group: 2 – 5 years and families
Proudly supported by the Shire of Murray

Bring your little ones along to the Pinjarra Town Square for a special NAIDOC Story Time. This interactive story-based session is perfect for pre-schoolers and their carers.

In the event of inclement weather this event will be held at the Murray Library.

Dance and Rhythm Workshops

Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Time: 3:10pm – 4:10pm
Location: Briggs Park Pavilion – Youth Centre
Age group: 14 - 16 years
Proudly supported by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Join us for an engaging and interactive performance workshop where participants will explore dance, rhythm, and movement through fun cultural activities.

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Paint and Yarning Art Workshop

Join award-winning Noongar artist Fiona Reidy for a creative and culturally rich art workshop inspired by storytelling, connection and self-expression.

Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lesser Hall, Pinjarra
Age group: 12 years+
Cost: $20 per person
Proudly supported by the Shire of Murray

Join award-winning Noongar artist Fiona Reidy for an immersive Djinda Kaal Dreaming Art Workshop, delivered as part of the Shire of Murray’s NAIDOC Week celebrations and July School Holidays program.

This slow-paced, yarning-style workshop brings together creativity, storytelling and cultural connection. Participants will receive a canvas featuring Fiona’s base design of a red-tailed black cockatoo and will be guided to use their own creative expression to add colour and meaning to the artwork.

Throughout the workshop, Fiona will share stories about Noongar culture and ways of life, encourage questions, and introduce participants to different techniques, tips and ways of interpreting art through storytelling.

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