Published Thursday, 10 July, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
NAIDOC Week celebrations continue at Musgrave Park
An open invitation has been issued to South East Queenslanders to attend Brisbane’s Musgrave Park tomorrow (Friday 11 July) for NAIDOC Week celebrations, featuring internationally-acclaimed musicians, Indigenous food and traditional dance.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the Musgrave Park Family Fun Day was one of the region’s largest Indigenous festivals and a highlight of Queensland’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Ms Nelson-Carr said the Queensland Government was proud to support NAIDOC Week by providing $140,000 worth of grants for community events throughout the state.
“NAIDOC Week is an important week for Queenslanders and a great way to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our state.”
Ms Nelson-Carr, who will attend tomorrow’s Musgrave Park Family Fun Day, said the event had continued to grow in size and importance since it first began in 1992.
“NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to work together to build a better future for everyone,” she said.
“This year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations have included bush tucker barbecues and baby shows, as well as tree planting ceremonies and traditional painting workshops.”
The Musgrave Park Family Fun Day, to be held from 9am to 5pm, will also include information and career stalls, free activities for children, and film screenings. Adult entry is via gold coin donation, with free entry for children. Musgrave Park is located in West End between Cordelia, Edmondstone and Russell streets.
NAIDOC originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, with the acronym now recognised as the name of the week itself.
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the Musgrave Park Family Fun Day was one of the region’s largest Indigenous festivals and a highlight of Queensland’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Ms Nelson-Carr said the Queensland Government was proud to support NAIDOC Week by providing $140,000 worth of grants for community events throughout the state.
“NAIDOC Week is an important week for Queenslanders and a great way to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our state.”
Ms Nelson-Carr, who will attend tomorrow’s Musgrave Park Family Fun Day, said the event had continued to grow in size and importance since it first began in 1992.
“NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to work together to build a better future for everyone,” she said.
“This year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations have included bush tucker barbecues and baby shows, as well as tree planting ceremonies and traditional painting workshops.”
The Musgrave Park Family Fun Day, to be held from 9am to 5pm, will also include information and career stalls, free activities for children, and film screenings. Adult entry is via gold coin donation, with free entry for children. Musgrave Park is located in West End between Cordelia, Edmondstone and Russell streets.
NAIDOC originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, with the acronym now recognised as the name of the week itself.
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280