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NAIDOC Week 2025

First Steps Count facilitated "Strong Paths" School Holiday Program to celebrate Naidoc Week (6-13 July 2025) funded by Aboriginal Affairs NSW.

The amazing team from Dundaloo Enterprises catered for every session, incorporating bush tucker into their menu for the week.

Monday: A morning of messy play

Tuesday: We had a visit from Beth who is a TIDE Aboriginal Ranger and she did an awesome interactive bush tucker and bush medicine presentation. We then planted some beautiful natives in our garden.

Wednesday: Hat painting

Thursday: Art with Janine from Taree Universities Campus and Hanna from Manning Valley Neighbourhood Service

Friday: NAIDOC Community Day at Purfleet. Thank you Biripi ACMC for hosting such a wonderful day.

Acknowledgements

First Steps Count would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Aboriginal Affairs NSW for their generous support of the Strong Paths School Holiday program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • We partnered with:

    • Hunter New England Health

    • Taree Universities Campus

    • TIDE

    • Manning Valley Neighbourhood Service (MVNS)

  • The theme of NAIDOC Week 2025 was “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, celebrating 50 years of Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience, and highlighting the power of young leaders guided by the wisdom of past generations.