City of Melbourne (CoM) annually acknowledges NAIDOC Week through its public programs, activities and events that facilitate opportunities for people to come together and learn, understand and value Australia’s Aboriginal heritage and cultures, and work together to address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage.
Melbourne Zoo is proud to host one of this years City of Melbourne NAIDOC Week events on Sunday 2nd July.
Activities
WELCOME TO COUNTRY & STORY TELLING WITH WURUNDJERI ELDER UNCLE BILL NICHOLSON
Location: Nature Play, in Australian Bush
Time: Hour sessions at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm
INDIGENOUS FACE PAINTING & ACOUSTIC BUSKER
Location: M Pavillion, in Carousel Park
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
CLAPSTICK PAINTING
Location: Digest Ed, in Lion Gorge
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
REED NECKLACE MAKING
Location: Digest Ed, in Lion Gorge
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Free with general admission.