Coming of the Light
The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and […]
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is held annually on 4 August and is our day dedicated to celebrating our children. For more information on culturally significant dates […]
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see […]
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Indigenous Literacy Day
Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia's First Nations communities. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant […]
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Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
The Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People celebrates the declaration adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. It is the most comprehensive […]