First Nations

NAIDOC-2025-LANDSCAPE-WEBINAR-BACKGROUND-02-1920x1080.jpg

First Nations Community in Gympie Region

Gympie Regional Council pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians of the land within the Gympie region local government area:

  • the Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi which includes the majority of Country within the Gympie region local government area
  • the Wakka Wakka in the west of Gympie region
  • the Butchulla people in the north-east of the Gympie region.

Council also acknowledges all First Nations people who live in the Gympie region and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Upcoming First Nations Events

Annual Events

NAIDOC Week

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, 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. For more information about NAIDOC Week, visit www.naidoc.org.au. 

The theme for 2025 is 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy', which celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2025

Gympie's NAIDOC Family Fun Day celebrations feature First Nations music and dance, cultural art & workshops and lots more for all the family, including activities and games for the kids.

This event is organised by the Gympie Murri Networking Group and in 2025 will be held on Friday, 22 August at Nelson Reserve, Gympie from 3pm to 8pm.

For a full program of activities and to learn more, check out the event page: Gympie NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2025

Gympie NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony

In celebration of NAIDOC Week in the Gympie region, each year Traditional Owners and community gather for a flag raising ceremony where the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian flags are all raised. The most recent event was held on Monday 7 July at Nelson Reserve, Gympie. 

Sorry Day

On 26 May 1997 the landmark Bringing Them Home report was tabled in Federal Parliament. The report captured the findings and recommendations from the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Copies of the report are available through Gympie Regional Libraries or on-line. National Sorry Day is held on 26 May each year to commemorate the anniversary of the report and remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations.   

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.

The dates for NRW remain the same each year - 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Back to top