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Hastings NAIDOC Family Fun Day -
2025-07-10 01:30 - 02:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Hastings NAIDOC Family Fun Day

Join us for the NAIDOC Family Fun Day in Wauchope on Thursday 11 July!

Bring the whole family for a day filled with exciting activities and cultural celebrations hosted by the Hastings NAIDOC planning committee. Enjoy performances by local dance groups, pony rides, a reptile show, Elders circle. Dance to the beats of the DJ, experience a silent disco, and visit the petting zoo.

Visit the Council stall for a badge-making activity, learn about the Sea Country project and our furry friends.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate NAIDOC Week with fun for everyone.

NAIDOC Family Fun Day - Armidale
2025-07-10 10:00 - 15:00
Pathfinders is teaming up with Basketball NSW for a fun-filled NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day in Armidale!

There will be entertainment throughout the day, a variety of craft stalls to explore, and a FREE BBQ lunch generously provided and run by Services Our Way.

Basketball activities will be available for everyone, including fun introductory sessions for children aged 4 to 10, and exciting 3×3 basketball games for young people aged 8 to 17.

Register to play here: https://shorter.me/rD3qM

Come along for a great day out! – We can’t wait to see you there!

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
2025-08-04 00:00 - 23:59
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children and has been held every year on the 4 August since 1988.

National Children’s Day gives all Australians the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

National Homelessness Week
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00
Hosted by Homelessness Australia, Homelessness Week is held each year to build community support and drive government action to end homelessness. Throughout the week, services and community groups across the country will raise awareness, share solutions, and advocate for change through local events, media, and social media campaigns.

The theme for 2025 is “Homelessness Action Now.”

Pathfinders Darwin Office - Offical Opening
2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00
Pathfinders is excited to announce the official opening of its first office in Darwin, located at 2D/17 University Drive, Palmerston NT.

To mark this milestone, the public is warmly invited to join us for a community open day on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the team, explore Pathfinders’ programs, and help celebrate our growing presence in the Northern Territory.

PNABC sign up event - Palmerston NT
2025-08-13 10:00 - 14:00
Pathfinders is proud to host a National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program event in Darwin, offering free birth certificates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The event will take place on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 3D/17 University Drive, Palmerston NT. Community members are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this important opportunity to obtain a birth certificate free of charge.

RUOK? Day Breakfast in the Park
2025-09-11 09:00 - 11:00
RUOK? Day – Breakfast in the Park

Join Pathfinders this RUOK? Day, Thursday 11 September, for a free community breakfast in the park.

Enjoy delicious bacon & egg rolls, tea, coffee, and take part in wellbeing activities as we come together to connect, check in and support one another.

We invite and welcome all community members and local organisations to join us.

Location: Sinclair Park, Inverell

Time: From 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This event is sponsored by Woolworths Inverell and Sapphire City Meats Inverell.

Foster Care Week 2025 – Time to Care
2025-09-14 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00
Foster Care Week is an annual event that celebrates and raises awareness of foster care and the incredible people who provide safe, nurturing homes for children and young people in need.

The events and celebrations held during this week highlight and appreciate the valuable role of foster carers and the life-changing difference they make in the lives of vulnerable children and young people across our communities.

This year’s theme, “Time to Care”, reminds us that foster carers give their time, patience, and love every single day. With fewer carers and increasing demand, now is the time to recognise, support, and strengthen foster care.

Now, more than ever, it’s Time to Care.

Twilight Community Fair - Inverell
2026-01-14 16:30 - 19:30
Pathfinders programs Inverell Family and Youth Support Service (IFYSS), Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) and Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) will be attending the Twilight Community Fair in Inverell, delivering activities and engaging with local families, young people and services.

Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pmLocation: Victoria Park, Inverell

Staff attending will be representing Pathfinders and supporting program activities throughout the event.

Family and Youth Drop In Hub - Ashford
2026-01-15 10:00 - 14:00
Inverell Family and Youth Support Service invite you to attend their Family and Youth Drop In Hub this school holidays in Ashford!

Youth and families are welcome to come participate in fun activities for all ages, with a morning tea and lunch provided.

Activities will include daily cooking, sensory make and play, all ages craft activities, and a range of outdoor activities!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Ashford School COLA, Ashford

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday 15th January

Open from 10am-2pm each day.

No booking required!

Proudly funded by BEST Community Shed.

Inverell & Glen Innes Services – Networking Morning Tea
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00
Pathfinders warmly invites local services in Inverell and Glen Innes to join us for a morning tea networking session.

This session will introduce our Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) and provide an overview of other Pathfinders programs supporting children, young people and families across the region. It’s also a chance to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and strengthen local partnerships.

Programs represented include:Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS)Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS)Aboriginal Early Years Program (AEYP)Inverell Family & Youth Support Service (IFYSS)Support Your Path (SYP)

Venue: Pathfinders Inverell Office – Training RoomMorning tea will be provided

Family and Youth Drop in Hub - Ashford
2026-01-22 10:00 - 14:00
Inverell Family and Youth Support Service invite you to attend their Family and Youth Drop In Hub this school holidays in Ashford!

Youth and families are welcome to come participate in fun activities for all ages, with a morning tea and lunch provided.

Activities will include daily cooking, sensory make and play, all ages craft activities, and a range of outdoor activities!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: LALC Building Albury Street, Ashford

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday 22nd January

Open from 10am-2pm each day.

No booking required!

Proudly funded by BEST Community Shed.

Family and Youth Drop In Hub - Ashford
2026-01-29 10:00 - 14:00
Inverell Family and Youth Support Service invite you to attend their Family and Youth Drop In Hub this school holidays in Ashford!

Youth and families are welcome to come participate in fun activities for all ages, with a morning tea and lunch provided.

Activities will include daily cooking, sensory make and play, all ages craft activities, and a range of outdoor activities!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: LALC Building Albury Street, Ashford

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday 29th January

Open from 10am-2pm each day.

No booking required!

Proudly funded by BEST Community Shed.

Family and Youth Drop In Hub - Ashford
2026-02-05 10:00 - 14:00
Inverell Family and Youth Support Service invite you to attend their Family and Youth Drop In Hub this school holidays in Ashford!

Youth and families are welcome to come participate in fun activities for all ages, with a morning tea and lunch provided.

Activities will include daily cooking, sensory make and play, all ages craft activities, and a range of outdoor activities!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: LALC Building Albury Street, Ashford

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday 5th February

Open from 10am-2pm each day.

No booking required!

Proudly funded by BEST Community Shed.

UNE Lifesaver Day 2026
2026-02-20 15:00 - 18:00
This is UNE’s biggest welcome-to-campus event, held on Friday, 20th February 2026 at UNE Armidale.

Life Saver Day is an important event where new students are welcomed to both the University and the wider New England community. The day brings together an exciting mix of food vendors, local businesses, community organisations, student clubs, activities, demonstrations, and vibrant showcases that highlight everything Armidale has to offer.

Venue: Armidale UNE Campus

Date: Friday, 20th February 2026

International Women's Day
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women’s fight for equality and liberation along with the women’s rights movement. International Women’s Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

Harmony Week
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Close the Gap Day
2026-03-19 00:00 - 23:59
National Close the Gap Day is an annual event in Australia, held on the third Thursday of March, to raise awareness and advocate for health equality and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on areas like health, education, housing, and justice, aiming to close the gap in life expectancy and other key socio-economic indicators by supporting genuine partnership and culturally safe service.

The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
March 21, globally is marked as the International Day for the Elimination against Racism. We remember victims of the 1960, Sharpeville, Massacre, in South Africa. We hear the voices of survivors – of the peaceful protests, who stood up against racism.

Harmony Day 2026
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
Harmony Day 2026 is part of Harmony Week, which runs from March 16 to 22, 2026, celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity and promoting inclusion, respect, and belonging for everyone.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day
2026-04-15 00:00 - 23:59
Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) is a national day that was conceived in 1990 to raise awareness and public discussion about child and youth homelessness.

NSW Youth Week
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59
NSW Youth Week 2026 is set for April 16th to April 26th, 2026, a state-wide event celebrating young people (ages 12-24) through local events, talent showcases, and community engagement, with themes being voted on by youth, and funding available from councils for activities.

ANZAC Day
2026-04-25 00:00 - 23:59
Anzac Day, on April 25th, is Australia’s national day of remembrance for all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, originating from the first major landing of Australian and New Zealand troops (ANZACs) at Gallipoli in 1915.

Domestic Violence Prevention Month
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected.

National Sorry Day
2026-05-26 00:00 - 23:59
National Sorry Day, held annually on May 26th in Australia, is a day to acknowledge the history and ongoing impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, known as the “Stolen Generations”. It commemorates the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in 1997, promoting healing, truth-telling, and reconciliation by reflecting on past injustices and the resilience of First Nations communities, leading into National Reconciliation Week.

National Reconciliation Week
2026-05-27 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia is an annual event from May 27 to June 3, a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures, and achievements, fostering respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by commemorating the 1967 Referendum and the Mabo decision, with events nationwide focusing on building a more unified nation.

NAIDOC Week
2026-07-05 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), 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.

Homelessness Week
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59
Homelessness Week 2026 will take place from Monday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 9th, 2026, a national event held annually in the first full week of August to raise awareness, advocate for change, and support people experiencing homelessness, with events happening across the country.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
2026-08-04 00:00 - 23:59
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held every year on August 4th. It’s an opportunity for the whole community to celebrate children and each year, with communities from all over the country host and attend events focused on kids, culture, family and community.

Indigenous Literacy Day
2026-09-02 00:00 - 23:59
Indigenous Literacy Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 2nd, as it’s held annually on the first Wednesday of September, focusing on improving literacy in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing culturally relevant books and resources. Hosted by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), the day raises awareness, celebrates Indigenous stories and languages, and raises funds for community-led literacy programs.
