The 2019 Kullarri NAIDOC Reconciliation Walk marks the commencement of NAIDOC activities in the Kullarri region. This short Walk brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, local schools and Indigenous organisations to show their support of reconciliation in modern Australia.

The Reconciliation Walk culminates in the official Opening Ceremony on the lawns of the Broome Shire Office. Be greeted by Traditional Owners, learn about the achievements of our local people, listen to local school choirs and watch Indigenous performers showcase various aspects of local Indigenous culture.

The annual NAIDOC Football Match sees traditional rivals Broome Saints and the Peninsula Bombers go head to head, in the chase for the perpetual Kullarri NAIDOC Trophy. Both clubs have close ties with the Kullarri Indigenous community and this is a much anticipated match for both clubs and will come together at the end for presentation and a sausage sizzle

The Anne Street Commemoration Oral History and Concert project: Telling the story of Anne Street reserve. After two years of a research by Notre Dame University, Broome this project has developed with the objective of ensuring that the story of Anne St Reserve was not lost. The Indigenous steering committee made up of residents of the reserve that ran between 1968 and 1982, have helped facilitate an oral history collection project that has culminated in a concert of songs written with Lynn Hazelton. Performed by Lynn and members of the committee supported by a great band.

Our Breakfast Program offers a free nutritional meal to adult individuals who are facing financial hardship and/or are homeless. Wheelchair access available.

In Celebration of NAIDOC 2019 Milliya Rumurra will host and Open Day. Welcoming families and community service members to participate in screen printing workshops demonstrated by the clients in the residential stay. The program room will host five community displays demonstrating personal stories and language boards of Voice, Treaty and Truth. During the event 100 wall hangings will be printed and taken home by participants. A live wood burning art piece will be created on the day, providing a central hub for the event.
A Lunch and light refreshments will be hosted.
Everyone is welcome to join the Open Day!

WE APOLOGISE BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE.

This is an event for people with disabilities, their carers and family, to participate in an NDIS information session with a Carers WA Guest speaker. Light refreshments and local entertainment by Baamba and others.

Join HelpingMinds at our Broome office for a free BBQ lunch in celebration of 2019 Kullarri Naidoc Festival Week. Meet new people as we recognise diversity and community. Everyone is welcome. Register online or for more information contact us on (08) 9427 7100 or email info@helpingminds.org.au

This year the NAIDOC Theme is Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. Supporting the National theme, we ask people to: “Always remember the Stolen Generation.”
Come and learn about the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation and our role in assisting the community through Link-up and Redress Support and in other areas.
Come and enjoy music, lunch and the information stalls.
Enquiries: Email projectsofficer@ksgac.com.au or call 9193 6502.

We would love to welcome everyone to Jalygurr-Guwan’s open night, to showcase our amazing early years learning centre, and to share the rich history that Jalygurr has had within the Broome community over the past 30 years of educating our little people.
Our doors will open at 5.30pm, at which time we will invite guests into our educational rooms and they will have the opportunity to meet our bright and enthusiastic team, and participate in a number of activities with their children.
Later in the evening guests will be invited to join us outside for a welcome to country, followed by speeches, live entertainment, tapas and drinks.

The Kullarri NAIDOC Ball and Awards Ceremony is a formal event designed to celebrate the many and varied achievements of Indigenous people and organisations within the region.

It’s a day of pray and worship celebrating the Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti – Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit.
Formerly known as the Missa Kimberley on ASTI Sunday, this is a significant day in the Catholic Church’s calendar to celebrate and include our Aboriginal culture and spirituality through song and dance, with our cultural practices that are sacred to Aboriginal people, as the church recognises.
This is followed by a Morning Tea of sharing stories of Aboriginal spirituality and faith journey with non-Aboriginal visitors.
The Yawuru language is included in the Mass in prayer and song, dance is also included in bringing up the Gospel and Offerings with the appropriate dress (significant cultural attire). This celebration is also accompanied by the sound of the didgeridoo, clapping sticks and boomerangs. A ‘Special Water Blessing’ by Yawuru people.
This Mass is for all our Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, young and old.

In 2019, jarndu (women) will come together at Gabunyanya during Barrgarna season to celebrate the living culture of Customary Lore and Culture. Participants will hear the voice of the Ngarrungu (Yawuru people) as they welcome everyone to their dreaming place, reconnecting to Bugarrigarra through the sharing of ancient stories and country, and feeling the spirit returning. Yagarrmabulanyji Jarndunil at Gabunyanya is an opportunity for all to feel MABU LIYAN knowing the spiritual significance of the Bugarrigarra, Nurlu, Ngan-ga, Mangara and Jila - the living water at Gabunyanya.

The University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome Campus will be hosting a 2019 NAIDOC event focused on the theme, Voice Treaty Truth. The event will be held on the Broome Campus at the Multipurpose Hall and will be open to the public community. The community event will involve presentations around the 2019 theme, what the theme means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Australians at large. There will be food (including traditional food) and beverages supplied. Guests will also be entertained by live local Aboriginal performers.