Let’s yarn about our successful NAIDOC Fun Day event held on July 10th, 2024.

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the First Peoples of these beautiful lands and celebrate their lasting knowledge and connection to the country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, honouring their wisdom and contributions.

Ngunya Jarjum would like to give a special thank you to Uncle Glen Rhoades for the heartfelt Welcome to Country.

We extend our gratitude to Stewart, Ewan, Ryan and Jasiah for showing our culture through dance, you boys should be proud of yourself.

Thank you to all community members who joined us, making the day filled with joy, unity, and celebration alongside Ngunya Jarjum.

Our heartfelt thanks to the following stallholders:

– NSW Department of Communities and Justice

– Richmond Tweed Regional Library

– Hearing Australia

– Many Rivers Regional Housing

– Northern Rivers Community Gateway

– Rekindling The Spirit Ltd

– Real Futures Pty Ltd

– Services Australia

– Social Futures

– Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay

We also deeply appreciate the following contributors who helped make our NAIDOC Fun Day even more special:

– Lismore City Council team for setting up the oval

– The Wildlife Twins for showing the jarjums the animals and cool facts

– DJ Jason Sines for the music

– Polly Esta Face Painter & Kids’ Entertainer for face painting

– Stewart, Ewan, Ryan, and Jasiah for cultural dances

– Daniel Loadsman for the photography

– Northern Rivers Wedding & Event Hire for the Elders tent

– Northern Rivers Jumping Castles for the rides

– Rainbow Roos

– Fire and Rescue NSW Station 316 Goonellabah (Fire and Rescue NSW) for bringing around the fire truck

– NSW Police Force (Lismore NSW) for bringing the police car

And lastly, let’s not forget to thank the weather for cooperating, ensuring a great outcome!

We value your feedback on the NAIDOC Fun Day! Your insights are crucial in helping us improve and ensure our future events continue to resonate with the community’s needs and desires.

Once again, thank you for your participation and support. We look forward to more opportunities to celebrate and come together as a community.