Funding applications available for National Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week events

The Community Funding Program supports local activities, projects and events that benefit the wider community.

The City has up to $5,925 per grant for incorporated associations hosting National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) activities and events.

Mayor Linda Aitken said she encouraged community groups and sporting clubs to apply for the funding to support events in the City.

“This program supports the City’s commitment to continuously working towards improving relationships, opportunities and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians,” she said.

“Last year, through our Flagship Funding stream, we supported the Mookaroo Festival held by Ngulla Koort Indigenous Corporation.

“Over 2,000 people went along and enjoyed a wonderful family day out, with food stalls, performances, storytelling and children’s activities.”

Funding can also be used to facilitate Welcome to Country acknowledgements at events.

The National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme is Bridging Now to Next, reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

NAIDOC Week’s theme of ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,’ celebrates the achievement of the past and bright future ahead.

Find out more and submit your application at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/communityfunding.

NAIDOC Week grants are also open via the NAIDOC website and close on 20 February.