Juniper joins historic NAIDOC Week celebrations

NAIDOC Week recognised a big milestone in 2025, and Juniper sites across the state joined in the celebrations.

Between Sunday 6 July and Friday 13 July, this year’s NAIDOC Week marked 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

The 2025 theme of “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” celebrates not only the achievements of the past, but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.

Amongst the Juniper celebrations, Juniper Numbala Nunga in Derby hosted a scrumptious BBQ lunch of fresh kangaroo, along with traditional damper and a celebratory NAIDOC cake. Cultural storytelling sessions brought the community together, and everyone was in fine voice for some group singing that filled the air with unity and joy.

Further activities held throughout the week included a Boab nut painting workshop, where participants explored their creativity and connected with traditional art forms.

In the Kimberley, the Juniper Family Open Day held in partnership with the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service offered customers from Juniper Kununurra Home and Community Care and Juniper Gerdewoonem Residential Aged Care Home a vibrant morning of crafts, face painting, and music.

With Juniper’s Residential team assisting on BBQ duties and the Community team preparing a hearty pot of Oxtail Stew with damper and fresh salads, it’s safe to say no one went home hungry!