Date: 
Sunday, 1 July 2012 - 8:00am to Sunday, 8 July 2012 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
State Library of Western Australia
Address: 
25 Francis Street
Perth  WA  6000
Australia

NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.
Activities will be taking place across the nation during NAIDOC Week in the first full week of July - check your local library to find out more about what may be happening in your community.

Join us at the State Library of Western Australia during NAIDOC week for activities, history and some fun!


 

Tuesday,
July 3rd

  
10.00am - 11.30am FREE Children's Art Session
in The Place
  11.30am - 12 noon FREE Children's Storytime
in The Place

 

Wednesday, July 4th

  
1.00pm - 3.00pm

FREE Film
Sisters, Pearls and Mission Girls
in the State Library Theatre

Please note that this event  is intended for people over 15 years of age.

 

Thursday,
July 5th

  
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Doors open at 4.30pm

The Mary G Comedy Show!
See the Queen of the Kimberley live at the State Library!

Tickets are $10.00 and bookings are through the State Library Shop
(9427 3211).

Please note that this event is intended for people over 15 years of age.

 

Saturday,
July 7th

  
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Doors open at 5.30pm

The Sean Choolburra Comedy Show!
The hilarious Sean Choolburra is appearing live at the State Library!

Tickets are $10.00 and bookings are through the State Library Shop
(9427 3211)

Please note that this event is intended for people over 15 years of age.


 
Related Programs: 
Adult Program
Birth to Three
Four to Five
Aboriginal
Books-To-Go
Six to Nine

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent