Liverpool City Council’s annual NAIDOC event will be held during NAIDOC Week in July, celebrating and raising awareness of the LGA’s First Nations community. The event will warmly welcome the community to honour this year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly - a powerful milestone recognising the strength of past movements and their enduring impact on the future of culture.
Enjoy a vibrant program of live performances, cultural workshops, family-friendly activities, and interactive experiences celebrating First Nations culture and community.
- Rock Painting
- Animal Magnet Painting
- Reptile Petting Zoo
- Face Painting
- Inflatables
- NRL Tigers Inflatable
- KARI Spear Throwing
- Sydney Water Wonders of Water
Enjoy a vibrant lineup of live entertainment showcasing First Nations music, dance, and cultural performance.
Event formalities including Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country will begin from 11am.
Full lineup to be announced soon.
Explore Indigenous Arts, Clothing & Homewares | |
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NGURRBUL | Aboriginal clothing label. |
Caressa Designs | First Nations fashion label celebrating culture, identity and storytelling through textile design. |
River Sistas | Handmade headbands, scrunchies, bags, homewares, baby quilts and t-shirts. |
Lillysonthewater | Coolamons, clap sticks, jewellery and more. |
Marruy Designs | Contemporary Aboriginal art, crafts, homewares and clothing. |
Guntawang Aboriginal Resources Inc | Aboriginal arts and crafts. |
Enjoy Food & Refreshments Please enjoy one serving per person, helping ensure there’s enough for our whole community to share. | |
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Sausage Sizzle | Bill Crews Foundation will provide a complimentary sausage sizzle, including halal options. |
Ice Cream | Ice cream will be available while stocks last, providing event feedback is required to receive one free serving. |
Coffee and Tea | St Vincent de Paul will provide complimentary coffee and tea. |
Check out MediBank's Live Better van for a free SiSU health check, available all day to event attendees.
Connect with a range of local service providers offering support, resources, and information for the community.
Connect with Services | |
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Aboriginal Child and Family Health Service | Service promotion, reading corner and arts and crafts activity. |
Aboriginal Chronic Care Program | Aboriginal chronic care program information and NAIDOC merchandise giveaways. |
Aboriginal Drug Health Services | Alcohol and other drug information, support resources and giveaways. |
Aboriginal Housing Office - Services Our Way | Housing service information, brochures and merchandise. |
Ageing and Disability Commission | Factsheets and yarning booklets about ageing, disability and multicultural communities. |
Australian Bureau of Statistics - 2026 Census | 2026 Census information, participation support, flyers and staff assistance. |
Benevolent Society | Family preservation support information for vulnerable families experiencing disadvantage, violence or homelessness. |
Bonnie Support Services | Specialist homelessness and domestic violence support service information. |
CAFS | Free counselling and family support information, giveaways and prize wheel. |
CORE Community Services | Youth, family, alcohol and drug, referral and early intervention program information. |
Department of Communities and Justice | Program information, arts and crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos and coloured hair spray. |
FLYHT, Fairfield Liverpool Youth Health Team | Youth health, counselling, wellbeing, sexual health and substance use support. |
Fyrst | Youth alcohol, drug and mental health support information with interactive activities. |
Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council Group | Service information, health promotion activities, merchandise sales and giveaways. |
Headspace Liverpool & Headspace Edmondson Park | Youth mental health, wellbeing, health, study and alcohol support information. |
Hume Community Housing | Social and affordable housing information, with handouts and small giveaways. |
Justice Support Centre | Free domestic violence and legal service information and support. |
KARI | Service information, Optus Donate Your Data information and inflatable spear throwing. |
Liverpool Domestic Violence Liaison Committee | Information about services supporting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. |
Liverpool Medicare Mental Health Centre | Short to medium-term mental health service information. |
Lyora Matta First Nations Cultural Hub | First Nations Cultural Hub promotion, events, workshops and activities. |
Mission Australia - SWS Family & Child Connections | Child, family and youth mental health information, face painting and craft activities. |
Neami National | Supporting people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. |
New Horizons | Mental health support information, wellness resources, Aboriginal-designed giveaways and local service connections. |
NSW CAPO - Closing the Gap | Closing the Gap National Agreement and Implementation Plan information and promotional materials. |
NSW Fair Trading | Consumer, tenancy, strata and property rights information and branded merchandise. |
SERVICE NSW | Information on licences, rebates, education, business, emergencies and local support services. |
Services Australia | Information about Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support payments and services. |
Settlement Services International | NDIS information, service connections, support guidance and free engagement offerings. |
Standby Support After Suicide | Free support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide. |
SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Promotion | Healthy lifestyle information, smoking cessation support and interactive sugar displays. |
SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce | Health career pathways, cadetships, traineeships, work experience and workforce development information. |
Transport for NSW | Information about Aboriginal cultural participation and inclusion across local transport projects. |
Uniting | Interactive games, prizes and information about community support services. |
Village Connect | Child and family support, parenting education, playgroups and service navigation. |
Wesley Families Specialist Homeless Services | Homelessness support information for families and individuals at risk. |
Be part of Liverpool City Council’s 2026 NAIDOC celebrations by getting involved as a service provider, market stallholder, or performer. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the community, share your services or products, and contribute to a vibrant day celebrating First Nations culture, community, and the theme 50 Years of Deadly.
Expressions of Interest closed on Friday 19 June 2026 at 5PM.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for partners looking to support and align with Liverpool City Council’s NAIDOC 2026 celebrations.
For more information or to get involved, contact events@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
Where will the NAIDOC Event be held?
The NAIDOC celebration will be held at Edwin Wheeler Reserve (Oval) in Sadleir. The event will feature activities, workshops, entertainment, local community vendors and services.
Is this a family friendly event?
Yes, this is a family friendly event.
Is the NAIDOC Event a free to enter event?
Yes, entry to the event is free.
What time does the event start?
The event will commence at 10:00am and finish at 3:00pm
What is going to be at the event?
The Event will feature live performances from First Nations people, giveaways and kids activities from local community organisations.
Is there parking? How do I get there?
There will be a small car park on site managed by traffic controllers and limited street parking on Maxwells Avenue, Ghurka Street and Gabo Crescent.
Will I be searched upon entry?
No, however for safety reasons, Council staff, event crew and security reserve the right to check your bags upon entry and during the event where any prohibited items such as alcohol or weapons found will be confiscated.
Does this event have alcohol?
This is an alcohol-free event and as such, any alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
Can I smoke at this event?
Smoking is not permitted at this event.
Can I bring an esky/barbecue/shade structures?
For safety reasons, you are unable to bring your own esky/barbecue or shade structures. Any stallholders or vendors bringing a shade structure must have approval from event staff prior to bringing onto site.
What items are prohibited?
Items prohibited at the NAIDOC Event include:
- Alcohol and illicit substances of any kind;
- Glass bottles, glassware or breakable containers;
- Drones or any other remote-controlled devices;
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards or skates;
- Animals (excluding service animals);
- Eskies, barbecues or shade structures;
- Weapons of any kind, including any item that can be used as a projectile;
- Knives or scissors;
- Fireworks, sparklers or flares;
- Laser pointers;
- Cameras and recording devices for commercial use (unless prior approved by Council);
- Other items deemed by security, police or event staff as having potential to cause injury or public nuisance.
Can I bring my pet?
Dogs are allowed on site so long as they are kept on a leash and are well behaved. Council will not tolerate any aggressive behaviour or excessive barking, and owners must clean up after their pets. If this is not adhered to, Council staff reserve the right to remove dogs from the event site at any time.
We are expecting many young families at this event and any pets attending must be accustomed to children.
Can I take photos/film at the event?
Photos can be taken for personal use. We encourage attendees to post photos to social media and tag @LiverpoolCityCouncil and use the hashtag #loveliverpool.
Professional photography (including the use of tripods for safety reasons) will not be permitted without prior consent from Liverpool City Council’s Communications Team.
Are there ATMs on site?
No, ATM’s will not be available on site.
I’m a local resident – how will this affect me?
There will be no road closures in place for this event and very minimal traffic conditions in place.
What happens if it rains?
The show must go on! If weather conditions become extreme and pose risk to attendees, performers and crew, the event may be cancelled. Notification will be provided via Council’s social media channels.
Who should I contact if I have any further questions?
You can send an email through to the Events Team at events@liverpool.nsw.gov.au