Short Vids
Significant Dates
Dates Meaning
100

What does NAIDOC stand for?

National Aboriginies and Islander Day Observance Committee

100

26th of January

Survival Day


100

What day commemorates the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.

National Sorry Day

200

The key milestones that fall on Reconciliation Week

The 1967 Referendum, High Court Mabo Decision

200

1st week of July 

NAIDOC Week

200

Marks the historic 1992 decision in which the High Court of Australia recognised native title. 

Mabo Day

300

Who in particular did Kevin Rudd say sorry to in his speech?

Stolen Generations

300

3rd of June

Mabo Day

300

This week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

NAIDOC Week

400

What is Native Title?

Recognises the right and interest of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in relations to the land and waters.

400

26th of May

National Sorry Day

400

This date honours all the lives that were lost during invasion, the colonisation and the resulting of trauma on our people.

Survival Day

500

Where was Eddie Mabo born

Murray island, Torres Strait

500
13th of February

National Apology Day

500

This date raises awareness and encourages action towards achieving health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

National Close the Gap Day