Friday, 8 July 2011
The local Redfern community came together to celebrate NAIDOC in style with local football star Kurtley Beale and members of the South Sydney Rabbitohs there to talk to residents about the importance of staying fit and healthy.
The day was action packed with activities for all ages, including an obstacle course and jumping castle for the young kids. Others had the opportunity to take part in 3-on-3 basketball or Oz tag on the footy oval.
Tennis fans or budding tennis enthusiasts were treated to the Sydney Indigenous Tennis Program who ran speed serve and tennis drills, as well as the team from Auskick running footy passing and kicking clinics.
The main stage was a real focal point, as the audience crowded around to watch entertaining performances from The Gondwana Choir, Pole Dancer Mathew Shields, Marlene Cummins, Nadeena Dixon, Nelly Dargin, Stunna Set, the Black Turtles and the nationally famed Collie Kids. Street Performers Roo’d were also a hit, as their bouncing antics kept everyone entertained.
The Redfern NAIDOC celebration was a great success and a positive opportunity for the inner Sydney community to come together to celebrate healthy lifestyles.
Where: 180 George St, Redfern, NSW
When: Friday, 08 July from 9.30am-4pm
Host Organisation: National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
Contact: Sarah Hamilton 1300 866 761
Click here to view the NCIE NAIDOC celebrations video
Loud and proud were Lua Penrith, Kristine Taylor and Jade Adams.
South Sydney Rabbitohs were representing their club at the NCIE.
Bianca Williams and Wallabies representative Kurtley Beale.
The crew from Rood gave the NCIE NAIDOC Family and Sports Day the thumbs up.
The Sydney Indigenous Tennis Program was a real hit on the day.
Sara Hamilton after receiving her Respect award from Donna Ingram.
An aerial view of the NCIE NAIDOC event.
Veronica Wilmott and Jayden Web from the Public Schools Association.
NAIDOC Family and Sports Day.
