2013 National NAIDOC Week Theme
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 is We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963.
This year’s theme proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the Federal Parliament.
In August 1963, the Yolngu people of Yirrkala in northeast Arnhem Land sent two bark petitions – framed by traditional ochre paintings of clan designs – to the Australian House of Representatives.
The petitions protested the Commonwealth’s granting of mining rights on land excised from Arnhem Land reserve and sought the recognition by the Australian Parliament of the Yolngu peoples’ traditional rights and ownership of their lands. See more
Coming up in June: Red Nose Day World Water Day is held annually on 22 March to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. 2013.
World Migratory Bird Day is an annual campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. On the second weekend each May, people around the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals, education programmes and birdwatching excursions to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. |
2011 was the one hundred year celebration of International Women's Day
Book release in Australia 'The Power of 100' with foreward by Gail Kelly, Westpac CEO, has stories of 100 Australian women past and present including Cate Blanchet and Mary Reibey and other women who have shaped Australia.
Mary Reibey, (1777 - 1855) featured on the current Australian $20.00 note, was transported to Australia as a convict and become a successful businesswoman in Sydney.
Cate Blanchett - actress Mary Reiby - convict & businesswoman Cathy Freeman - sportswoman
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." ― Laurel Thatcher Ulrich "As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” ― Virginia Woolf “Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt More quotes by women |
