Artist: Dixon Patten Yorta-Yorta and Gunnai … · Artist: Dixon Patten Yorta-Yorta and Gunnai. Thursday 4 July ST JOHN OF GOD BENDIGO NAIDOC ART SHOW AND LUNCH St John of God Hospital

Artist: Dixon Patten Yorta-Yorta and Gunnai

Thursday 4 JulyST JOHN OF GOD BENDIGO NAIDOC ART SHOW AND LUNCHSt John of God Hospital Atrium, Lily Street, Bendigo

Time: 11.30am – 2.00pm

Cost: Gold Coin donation for lunch - proceeds to an Indigenous community group

Official opening and Acknowledgement of Country - 11.30am. Art works for sale through direct negotiation with the artist.

Contact: Phil Bretherton on 5434 3438 or [email protected]

KNULDOORONG NAIDOC ART EXHIBITION Dudley House 60 View St Bendigo

Official Launch of the exhibition: 6:00pm 4 July 2019.

Official Launch by Cr Rod Fyffe Cost: FREE

Knuldoorong art exhibition is a showcase for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Running for the week of NAIDOC it invites community, business and the general public to view the art work which includes painting, weaving, jewellery, sculpture, prints and photography.

Art works are for sale. Artists may be contacted for commission work

Contact: Janet Bromley on 0434 775 266 or [email protected]

Friday 5 July BENDIGO & DISTRICT ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE FLAG RAISINGBDAC – 119 Prouses Road, North Bendigo

Time: 11:00am – 12:00 noon Cost: FREE

The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative would like to invite all community and stakeholders to the BDAC Flag Raising Ceremony

Light Refreshments provided and presentation of the 2019 BDAC Aboriginal Youth Awards.

Contact: Peta Cooper on 0439 246 183 or [email protected]

BENDIGO & DISTRICT ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE 2019 DINNER & AWARDSAll Seasons Resort, 171-183 McIvor Highway, Bendigo

Time: 6.00pm – late Cost: $85 per ticket

A three course celebration dinner with live entertainment and presentation of the 2019 BDAC Aboriginal Community Awards

Registration and Payment must be made to BDAC. [email protected] by 28th June 2019. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/peta-cooper-mob-0439-246-183-email-bdaceventsbdaccomau-21387649839

No tickets available on the night and all attendees must be 18 years of age or over.


Saturday 6 July ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ART FAIRFormer All Saints Old Church, 12 McKenzie Street, (Cnr Forest Street), Bendigo Official Launch of the Art Show: 1.00pm Cost: FREE This show invites the community, business and the general public to view art works including paintings, weaving, jewellery, sculpture, prints and photography. There is also an opportunity to meet the artists during the launch afternoon.


NAIDOC WEEK SOCCER MATCHBASL Round 12 game: FC Eaglehawk vs Strathdale on the historic QEO. Time: 10.00am – 8.30pm Cost: FREE 5.00pm Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony. 5.30pm 1st Division match kick off at the Queen Elizabeth Oval. Phoenix FM will be broadcasting live from the QEO.

Contact: Ben Pengelly [email protected]

Sunday 7 JulyKIDS WORKSHOP: WEAVING USING RECYCLED MATERIALS WITH JANET BROMLEY Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo VIC 3550Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm - Workshop 1 Cost: $10 per ticket 2.00pm – 3.30pm - Workshop 2Tickets can be purchased on the Bendigo Art Gallery website. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/bag-eventsLearn to weave using recycled materials with Janet Bromley, Yorta Yorta woman and Koorie Heritage Show 2018 Winner. Working with recycled, waste and natural materials, Janet’s works explore the intersection of her Yorta Yorta culture and the sustainability of the modern world.Suitable for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: Shonae on 5434 6088

Monday 8 JulyNAIDOC WEEK FLAG RAISING AND CIVIC RECEPTIONHosted by the City of Greater Bendigo Bendigo Town Hall & Library Gardens, 189-193 Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon Cost: FREEOfficial launch of NAIDOC Week celebrations, including a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony as part of the flag-raising ceremony. Flag raising to take place in the Library Gardens (between Library and Town Hall). Civic reception and morning tea to follow indoors in the Bendigo Town Hall.

Contact: Fiona Machin on 5434 6459 or [email protected]

Monday 8 JulyLODDON & MIDDLETON PRISON PRECINCT NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS - INVITATION ONLYLoddon Prison Precinct, Matheson Road, Castlemaine.

Flag Raising and Smoking Ceremony for invited guests and Koori prisoners.

9:30am Loddon10:30am Middleton

Middleton Football Match and Medal PresentationTime: 12:15pm – 2:30pm Football Game, Presentation & Sausage Sizzle

Contact: Lee Moss on 5471 1211 or [email protected] Kate Hayes on 5471 1248 or [email protected]

BDAC COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITIONHoo-gah Restaurant, 3 Mitchell Street, Bendigo.

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Cost: FREE

A night to celebrate and meet a selection of our talented local artists. Please check BDAC Facebook pages & website for further information.


Tuesday 9 JulyWELCOME TO COUNTRY, FLAG RAISING CEREMONY & MORNING TEADELWP, 1-7 Taylor Street, Epsom.

Time: 9:30am – 10.30am

Join us at the DELWP flagpoles (out the front) for the annual flag raising to celebrate the opening of NAIDOC Week 2019.

This event is open to the public.

BENDIGO HEALTH COMMUNITY LUNCH & GUEST SPEAKERS. Aboriginal Support Space, Ground Floor, Bendigo Health

Time: 12:00noon – 2:00pm Lunch & Guest Speakers Cost: FREE

Come along & enjoy a delicious lunch, including Indigenous inspired food.Contact: Dave Kerr (Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer) on 5454 7131

WE DON’T NEED A MAP – MOVIE SCREENINGStar Cinema, Eaglehawk Town Hall - 2 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk

Time: 7:00pm start Cost: FREE

Documentary about Australia’s complex relationship to the Southern Cross and its deeply spiritual meaning for Aboriginal people.

Hosted by: Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning

Wednesday 10 July NAIDOC CHILDREN’S DAYCrusoe Secondary College, 57 – 75 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat.

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: FREE

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally inspired activities for the whole family. Come and join a full day of fun. Traditional Food Tastings and BBQ provided, Cultural Performances and smoking ceremony. Giveaways for children. Interactive displays, story time and lots more.

Contact: Becky Lesser 5442 4947 or [email protected]

LODDON PRISON SPORTING EVENT, PRESENTATION & SAUSAGE SIZZLE - INVITATION ONLYLoddon Prison Precinct, Matheson Road, Castlemaine.

Time: 9:30am Sporting Event, Presentation & Sausage Sizzle

For invited guests and Koori prisoners.


Thursday 11 JulyMIDDLETON PRISON FAMILY DAY - INVITATION ONLYLoddon Prison Precinct, Matheson Road, Castlemaine.

Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

Family Day for invited guests and Koori prisoners.


MISSION SONG PROJECT - BY JESSIE LLOYD MUSICUlumbarra Theatre, 10 Gaol Rd, Bendigo.

Time: 8:00pm

Profoundly moving, Mission Songs Project reveals what daily life was like for Indigenous Australians on Christian missions and state-run settlements. This concert runs for one hour without interval.

*TICKETED – tickets can be purchased at The Capital Theatre boxoffice or online https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/mission-songs-project#tickets

Cost: Adults $35.00 Concession $32.00 Youth $16.00

Contact: Capital Venues & Events (City of Greater Bendigo) 5434 6100

Friday 12 JulyLODDON PRISON FAMILY DAY - INVITATION ONLYLoddon Prison Precinct, Matheson Road, Castlemaine.

Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

Family Day for invited guests and Koori prisoners.


Friday 12 July DEPT OF JUSTICE & COMMUNITY SAFETY NAIDOC YOUTH BASKETBALL Bendigo Stadium, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo. Cost: FREE

Registrations taken on the day - all children need parental supervision.

12:00pm – BBQ Lunch 1:00pm – Basketball skills clinic with Joe Hurst

and the youth league Bendigo Braves.

Exhibition Match played between Vic Police members and youth. A smoking ceremony will also be held during the afternoon.

Contact: Nicola Perry on 0429 866 880

BENDIGO BRAVES BASKETBALL MATCH – 2019 NBL1 INDIGENOUS ROUNDBendigo Stadium, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo.

Bendigo Braves Womens v Albury Wodonga Bandits – Tip Off at 6.00pm

Bendigo Braves Mens v Albury Wodonga Bandits Tip Off at 8.00pm (9.30pm finish approx.)

Cost: Child $5.00; Concession $8.00; Adult $10.00; Family $27.00

Contact: Nicole McNamara on 5440 6210

Saturday 13 JulyBLUE LIGHT & BDAC YOUTH DANCE PARTYEaglehawk Secondary College Gymnasium Hall, Bright Street (School Car Park) Eaglehawk

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Under 15’s Cost: FREE

Youth Dance Party to celebrate NAIDOC week. Indigenous Hip Hop Projects dance performance, entertainment, dance competitions, giveaways, prizes and lots of fun. Bring a mate.

Check out Bendigo Blue Light Facebook Page for further information Contact: Stacey Bennett on 0428 690 310 or [email protected]

Tuesday 16 JulyREGIONAL LODDON & MALLEE NAIDOC ABORIGINAL ELDERS LUNCHEON - INVITATION ONLYEuston Bowling & Recreation Club, 2/28 Nixon Street, Euston, NSW

Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm

The Department of Health & Human Services and Department of Justice & Community Safety will again host the Regional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held for Elders across the Loddon Mallee Region with a three course meal and entertainment throughout the day.

Contact: Danielle Speak on 0407 157 387

ALL WEEK

KNULDOORONG NAIDOC ART EXHIBITIONDudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo.

Open: Fri 5 July – Sun 14 July.

Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm daily.

CLOSED: Mon 8 July Cost: FREE

Knuldoorong art exhibition is a showcase for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders artists. Running for the week of NAIDOC it invites community, business and the general public o view the art work which includes painting, weaving, jewellery, sculpture, prints and photography.

Art works are for sale. Artists may be contacted for commission work


ST JOHN OF GOD BENDIGO HOSPITAL NAIDOC ART EXHIBITIONSt John of God Bendigo Hospital Atrium, 133-145 Lily St, Bendigo.

Open: Thurs 4 July – Mon 15 July.

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm daily Cost: FREE

Contact: Phil Bretherton on 5434 3438

CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITIONDepartment of Human Services, Centrelink office, Corner of St. Andrews Avenue and Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Open: Sun 7 July – Sun 14 July. Cost: FREE

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Display of art work from selected grades from selected schools. Children will be asked to colour animal posters which will be displayed on the front windows of our building. Everyone is asked to come in and vote on which picture they like the best for 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes for each of the schools. In partnership with Department of Education & Training, DELWP and Parks Vic.

Contact: Sue Allengame and Kellie Monti 5430 5827

BENDIGO ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ART FAIRFormer All Saints Old Church, 12 McKenzie Street (Cnr Forest St), Bendigo

Open: Fri 5, Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13 & Sun 14 July 2019.

Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm Cost: FREE

Prior to development of this building, it is being used by a group of artists to support local artists to have exhibitions and activities.


The Bendigo NAIDOC Week Committee acknowledges the support of:

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:Sandhurst Catholic Church – Anglicare Victoria – Lisa Chesters

Supported by:Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation

Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – The Torch

ACS Bendigo – Bendigo Bank – Boral – Hansen YunckenCentrelink – Loddon & Middleton Prisons – Crusoe College

St John of God Hospital – Victoria Police – Phoenix FM KLFM – Dept of Education and Training – Bendigo BravesBendigo Blue Light – FC Eaglehawk – Bendigo Art Gallery

BENDIGO NAIDOC WEEK COMMITTEE

Department of Health & Human Services – North DivisionDepartment of Justice and Community Safety – Loddon Mallee RegionDepartment of Environment, Land, Water & Planning – Loddon Mallee Region

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