NAIDOC 2021
July 12, 2021
NAIDOC 2021
This year we kicked off NAIDOC week with a bang during our flag raising ceremony. Many People attended the day in celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and raising our flags. Aunty Rose Kirby graced us by opening the “Welcome to the Country” and “Acknowledging the Traditional custodians of the land”. The 4 Elder sisters; Elvira Wighton, Sharon Johnson, Geraldine Johnson & Raylene Smith who raised the flags for us. Brenden played the Digeridoo and the clap sticks, while Richard conducted the smoking ceremony.
Aunty Susan Baxter and her young team of dancers (Mia, Harmony, Faith, Miriyan & Wayn) provided us with a traditional dance.
On our Community Day (Friday/9 July), MVAC had Coolamon Kids marquee, face painting, jumping castle, BBQ, Art display, fun children activities and basketball. Check out the photos below.
In honour of Father's Day, we celebrated the special people in the children’s life that love and care for them over barbecue lunch on 05 September 2025.
MVAC officially became a Registered Housing Provider on June 30, 2025. This significant milestone empowers the organisation to directly address the critical need for safe, secure, and affordable housing across the region.
MVAC has once again hosted a tremendously successful NAIDOC Week, filling the days from July 6th to 13th with community, culture, and celebration.
