Forbes will celebrate NAIDOC: cultural activities and fun for kids

Committee members from Yoorana Gunya, Binaal Billa, Forbes Wiradjuri Rangers, Amaroo, CatholicCare and Council as well as community members and representatives from our local schools have joined forces to design a family-friendly celebration to be held at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre on Friday November 13th from 4:30pm - 8pm.

The event will feature a range of free activities including traditional art, dancing, storytelling, and language as well as art and craft activities, jumping castles and bungee trampolines plus the chance to win some amazing prizes.

There will be a range of food options available including a free barbecue and a variety of food vans to choose from.

"We are really excited to still be able to hold this event," Committee Chairperson Debbie Gaudie said.

"When we first started planning we weren't sure what would be happening with restrictions, but we've worked hard to make sure the event is COVID-safe for everyone and can still go ahead."

There will be hand sanitiser stations, the area will be fenced off with only one entry and exit. Attendees will be asked to sign in using QR code on their device or on paper.

"This will make sure we can manage numbers and make sure we have details for contact tracing as required by the State Government," Debbie said. "All our activities will be run in a COVID-safe way."

Attendees will be invited to complete a NAIDOC Celebration passport by completing each of the activities available on the day, with the first 50 children to do so on the day winning a free fishing rod kindly donated by DPI Fisheries!

All completed passports will be entered into the draw to win an amazing prize pack from Forbes Shire Council.

For more information contact Council's Youth Officer on 02 6850 2300.