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Awareness and leadership in First Peoples health
We are driven to improve the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by conducting events and programs that promote awareness and foster leadership in First Peoples health.
Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.
First Peoples Health Unit Art Prize
The First Peoples Health Unit Art Prize is an annual event that was established to provide an opportunity for aspiring Indigenous artists to present their talent to a larger audience. It is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Griffith University students and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.
Annual dates of cultural significance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 February | Anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous People |
| 21 March | National Close the Gap day |
| 26 May | National Sorry Day |
| 27 May – 3 June | National Reconciliation Week |
| 27 May | Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum |
| 3 June | Mabo Day |
| 1 July | The Coming of Light Festival |
| 7 - 14 July | NAIDOC Week 2024 |
| 4 August | National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day |
| 9 August | The United Nations International Day of World’s Indigenous People |
Griffith activities
Each year, Griffith organises a series of events that bring together its staff and student community in acknowledging National Reconciliation Week and to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.
The University also conducts flag raising ceremonies across our campuses to mark NAIDOC Week every year.
Acknowledgment of Country
The First Peoples Health Unit acknowledges the wisdom inherent in the Traditional Custodians of Australia as the oldest surviving culture in the world. We recognise their custodianship of the land on which all Griffith University campuses are located. We recognise the connection to their land, air, sea and community. We would like to pay our respect to their Elders and Leaders that are past, present, and future. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contact us
Phone: 07 567 80508
Email: fphu@griffith.edu.au
Office: Room 3.16 Academic 1 (G01) Gold Coast campus Griffith University