Athletics West are hosting the 2025 NAIDOC Event, in celebration of NAIDOC Week and with thanks to the support of the Bibbulmun Fund.

The event will provide a fun interactive day of competition, clinics and opportunities to engage with elite Australian athletes. Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a free event (All ages welcome to the Smoking Ceremony & Q&A Session), open to students from all school years for the Athletics Clinic with registration available through the RSVP button.

We invite participants to register using the button above. Registration is available for schools or individuals. For any queries, please email hayley@athleticswest.com.au.

2025 NAIDOC WEEK THEME

As we enter 2025, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors. 

The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we commemorate this 50-year legacy, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight, and deep respect for our roots. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way. 

This year, the National NAIDOC Committee takes an important step toward independence, embracing self-determination as a model for the next generation. With every story shared, every act of resilience remembered, and every cultural practice celebrated, we honour a legacy that reaches far into the past and extends into the future. As we celebrate this milestone, we look toward the next 50 years with excitement and confidence, while everyday ensuring that NAIDOC remains a movement grounded in community-led vision and integrity.

WITH THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF