Bundaberg Regional Council will mark NAIDOC Week with a range of community events taking place from 5 to 11 July.
Delivered in partnership with the local NAIDOC Committee, the community is invited to join the NAIDOC Flag Raising Gathering in Buss Park on Monday 6 July from 8.30 to 10 am followed by a morning tea.
This extended event will showcase both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and connection to Country.
The Moncrieff Entertainment Centre will host a free NAIDOC screening of Kangaroo, the heart-warming family comedy inspired by the life of Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, on Tuesday 7 July at 6.30 pm.
Childers Neighbourhood Centre, Isis Child and Family and National Australia Bank will host a morning of learning with the Butchulla Land and Sea Rangers in Millennium Park on Wednesday 8 July while in Gin Gin children can enjoy a themed craft morning at the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre.
Another highlight will be the 2026 Bundaberg Multicultural World Cup, a free family-friendly event designed to bring the region together in a celebration of community and connection.
Delivered as part of the Strengthening Multicultural Queensland funded project by the Queensland Government and coordinated by Bundaberg Regional Council , the event will showcase a full day of friendly competition and cultural experiences.
There is also a range of First Nations fiction on offer at Bundaberg Regional Libraries with staff available for assistance.
Find more information on the events taking place below:
NAIDOC Flag Raising Gathering
When: Monday 6 July, 8.30 – 10 am
Where: Buss Park
Free, all welcome to attend
NAIDOC Week Film Screening: Kangaroo
When: Tuesday 7 July at 6.30 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Childers NAIDOC Week event
When: Wednesday 8 July, 9.30 am – 12 pm
Where: Millennium Park
Cost: Free
For more information contact the Childers Neighbourhood Centre on 4130 4690
Cultural Craft Morning for Kids
When: Wednesday 8 July, 9.30 – 11.30 am
Where: Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: Free, bookings required.
Contact Gin Gin Child and Family Support on 4130 4630
2026 Bundaberg Multicultural World Cup
When: Saturday 11 July, 9.30 am to 3 pm
Where: Shalom Catholic College – The Hangar and Indoor Sports Centre, 9 Fitzgerald Street, Bundaberg
Cost: Free
Teams are encouraged to register online before 8 July at 12 pm
