Tracing Aboriginal boxer and showman Con Colleano’s remarkable family legacy. Presented as part of NAIDOC Week at the NFSA, followed by a post-screening Q&A with filmmaker and NFSA Head of First Nations Engagement Pauline Clague. Presented by NITV.
As night falls during NAIDOC Week, see the Parliament House façade transformed with an illumination of the 2024 painting, Numbat Night. The stunning Numbat Night artwork is by John Prince Siddon, a Walmajarri artist based in Rubibi/Broome. Venue: Australian Parliament House Forecourt Date: 5 July to 7 July 2026 Time: 6 pm to 11 pm
Celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of First Nations peoples this NAIDOC Week at the National Museum of Australia. The program honours the diverse cultures, knowledges and creative practice of local, national and international First Nations artists. The week begins with a moving Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Paul Girrawah House, Ngambri-Kamberri, Walgalu Senior Custodian Explore stories […]
Race into National Archives these school holidays for a hands-on craft activity inspired by ‘Australia’s Own Car’ — the Holden. Join us for a hands-on school holiday program exploring Rear vision: the Holden collection, celebrating the history of Holden and manufacturing. Children will start by exploring the exhibition and discovering stories from Australia’s motoring past. […]
Race into National Archives these school holidays for a hands-on craft activity inspired by ‘Australia’s Own Car’ — the Holden. Join us for a hands-on school holiday program exploring Rear vision: the Holden collection, celebrating the history of Holden and manufacturing. Children will start by exploring the exhibition and discovering stories from Australia’s motoring past. […]
Join Active Cricket Coaching these Winter Holidays! 7-9 & 14-16 July | 9am-3pm | Reid Oval For players aged 5-16+ years, grouped by age and skill level. Expert coaching, daily centre-wicket matches, fun team activities, and a sensory-friendly zone. See booking page for details.
Join Dr Jandamarra Cadd, Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung descendant, portrait artist and Archibald Prize finalist, for painting workshops grounded in care, connection and truth, exploring themes from his mural created during NAIDOC Week at the Museum. The workshops will encourage children to explore identity and belonging through their environment, learning about symbols and […]
Canberra (Ainslie) Toastmasters is conducting a public speaking and presentation skills workshop on aspects of effective communications at Ainslie Football and Social Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie from 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday 7 July 2026, please contact Russell on 0415-261-310 or Canberra Ainslie Toastmasters website for more information.
Race into National Archives these school holidays for a hands-on craft activity inspired by ‘Australia’s Own Car’ — the Holden. Join us for a hands-on school holiday program exploring Rear vision: the Holden collection, celebrating the history of Holden and manufacturing. Children will start by exploring the exhibition and discovering stories from Australia’s motoring past. […]
Come and hear the stories of Indigenous parliamentarians and gain insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ involvement in the nation’s democratic processes. Image credit: Jude Rae (born 1956) The Hon Linda Burney MP, 2018, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections
Canberra Gang Show presents their 2026 show: Back in My Day! Gang Show is entirely written, produced and performed by youth members of Canberra Scouts and Girl Guides. The show follows generations of Scouts and Girl Guides passing through the same hall from the 1920s up to the year 2000, and shares their stories and […]
Astronomers have captured illustrations and images of the sky for centuries, underpinned by optical instruments that magnify the universe for our eyes. The same technologies and techniques now address a wider range of applications from monitoring satellites in orbit, to communicating at high speed with lasers including a recent high profile example with Artemis II. […]