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
his is a wonderful lineup of NAIDOC Week events across the Bundaberg region. It’s great to see so many opportunities for learning, cultural connection, and family-friendly activities. The focus on celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through film, craft, community gatherings, and the Multicultural World Cup really shows the strength and inclusiveness of the region. Looking forward to seeing the community come together and support these meaningful events.