18/03/2025
Invitation: Ngangga - a community-led NAIDOC Week event
Bass Coast Reconciliation Network, in partnership with Barrithbarrith Gathering Place Steering Committee and the First Nations Community, are proud to present the first community-led event, Ngangga on Millowl (Phillip Island) in honour of NAIDOC Week on Sunday 6 July 2025.
Tying into the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme of Next Generation, Strength, Vision and Legacy, this free event aims to empower young people and families to celebrate, experience and learn more of our shared history.
Ngangga will see First Nations-owned stallholders, volunteers, community organisations, musicians and artists come together to celebrate culture through fun activities, games, live music, deadly information, arts & crafts and more.
What to expect
This one-day event will run from 11.30am to10.30pm at Berninneit Cultural Centre in Cowes.
Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country
Official opening by guest speakers
Market stalls and games
Live performances and art exhibition
Workshops and expert information
Followed by an evening performance by Uncle Kutcha Edwards (tickets required)
We invite you to register your organisation, business, and/or community groupโs interest to be a stallholder, provide a live performance, or lead a cultural activity at the event by completing the online form at https://forms.office.com/r/rV3pM9JfsV by Sunday 6 April 2025.
For any questions, please reach out to the Bass Coast Reconciliation Network via the community team at Phillip Island Nature Parks on [email protected]