Dharug and Gundungarra Traditional Owners will be honoured at Penrith’s NAIDOC event this week, alongside all First Nations people who call Penrith home.
The annual free event will take place at Jamison Park on July 11 from 9am to 2pm and there will be plenty on offer from local organisations, performers and stallholders.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney stated the upcoming event will be bigger than previous years, and assured the program was made in consultation with First Nations people.
“We worked closely with our NAIDOC Planning Committee to create a program of activities and performances that represented our First Nations communities and culture,” Carney said.
“We have a lot in store for this NAIDOC Event – from performances from local Traditional Owners and First Nations artists, the return of the Caring for Country corridor, artisan market stalls, cultural workshops and much more.”
The cultural event will also have a health precinct, a free community barbecue lunch, First Nations food trucks, and sport.
Penrith’s event will fall in line with the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme – ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’.
“I encourage everyone to come along as we celebrate and recognise our First Nations communities. We can’t wait to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our community,” Carney exclaimed.
“We also thank the many local services and event sponsors who assist to make this day a truly unique and special event.”
Find out more details, visit http://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/naidoc.
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network.