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This year’s NAIDOC Week will again celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the theme of “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud”. ANZSOG acknowledges the importance of NAIDOC Week as a celebration which honours First Nations peoples and reminds us of the importance of our own journey to become a culturally competent organisation, making a positive contribution to First Nations policy and public administration. Held across Australia from 7-14 July 2024, this year’s NAIDOC Week recognises the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire as a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In NAIDOC week, and throughout the year, ANZSOG stands with the First Nations of Australia and supports aspirations for a just and equitable relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and for First Nations communities to have control over their own lives. Despite the progress we have made, there are still many structural and cultural changes that need to happen within public services to make this a reality, and we are proud that ANZSOG is working to help make those changes happen.

It's NAIDOC week, and this year's theme is Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud, and Proud. This years theme focuses on celebrating the cultural resilience of First Nations people, their profound connection to the land and traditions, and their pride in their First Nation identity. "It embodies our purpose, calling us to celebrate and honour the strength and vitality of our cultures."   As an organisation, we have been putting to task the recommendations from NAIDOC - here’s three things you can do:    - Check your local council for events: https://lnkd.in/dexeVKVM - If you cannot attend an in-person event, here are other ways to participate: Follow and engage with First Nations creators online, attend online events, and watch movies and shows featuring First Nations stories. Learn the traditional names of the land you live on and its owners. - Follow, like and share some cool people who are posting interesting content, here are some of our favourite current and upcoming leaders:  https://lnkd.in/gy8U6aks  https://lnkd.in/gfmX8dD5   https://lnkd.in/g3_q2HB #NAIDOC24 #BLAK #keepthefireburning #impactinvesting #indigenousknowledges

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with MOIRA: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud! ✊ This NAIDOC Week, MOIRA joins the nation in celebrating the incredible cultures, histories, and achievements of First Nations people. The theme this year, "Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud & Proud!" resonates deeply with our commitment to fostering a truly inclusive workplace. At MOIRA, we believe in building a culture of understanding and respect. That's why we: ✴️ Actively recruit and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. We offer equal opportunities and strive to create a space where everyone can thrive. ✴️ Provide mandatory cultural awareness training to equip our team with the knowledge and sensitivity to effectively engage with First Nations people and communities. ✴️ Develop policies and programs that address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We aim to be responsive and create a more inclusive environment. Together, let's celebrate the rich heritage of First Nations Australians and keep the fire burning for a brighter future! #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudandProud #Reconciliation

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024: A Story of Healing through Art This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the amazing journey of Kylie and David Hill and their family. Years ago, they started a business that uses art to connect with communities across Australia having collaborated with communities and organisations in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria. For them, art is not just creative—it's a way to heal and share their culture. Kylie shares First Nations tribes used art to share important messages. They didn’t write letters and used symbols and drawings to tell stories. Whether it was about a birth, a hunt, or a special event, these drawings were their way of communicating. Today, Kylie, David and their family keep this tradition alive through their business, sharing their heritage with everyone. At Bunzl, we are proud to have Kylie’s family create the artwork for our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. This partnership is about more than just art—it's about building strong relationships and working together as one. NAIDOC Week isn’t just one week of the year. It is important we celebrate the culture, stories, and connections that we honour every single day of First Nations peoples and communities. #NAIDOC2024 #ArtAndHealing #Reconciliation #Bunzl #FirstNations #CulturalStories #ReconcilationActionPlan

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The Kleinfelder team took time to acknowledge NAIDOC week and the importance of celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The team participated in events to learn more about First Nations culture, investigated and presented ways to promote and foster increased Indigenous participation in our industry, and incorporated conscious supply changes to our business. All with the aim of learning how to be the best ally we can be.   This NAIDOC week we at Kleinfelder continue to make conscious focused changes and challenge ourselves to learn and do more; for we believe even today’s smaller deliberate changes can become the instinctive strides forward of tomorrow. #NAIDOC2024

Another successful NAIDOC week has come to end, this year’s theme centred around the resilience of First Nations people, emphasising on our enduring connection to the land, culture, and community. These words "Keep the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud & Proud” highlight the importance of cultural pride, resilience, and community solidarity. The importance of ongoing support and commitment to First Nations people, rather than just acknowledging them for a specific period like one week out of the year, encouraging consistent support and initiatives with First Nations consultation that ignite positive change are crucial. It's about maintaining authentic efforts and not just temporary gestures.