July in Sydney & NSW

July 2019 in Sydney & NSW

•  NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• 5 July (Friday) 2019 – NSW School Term 2 ends – (See AU school holidays.)
• 22 July (Monday) 2019 – NSW School Term 3 begins – Monday is a staff development day. (See AU school holidays.)
• 28 July (Sunday) 2019 – National Tree Day – Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website. Friday 26 July 2019 is Schools Tree Day

July Events from the forum

These events are in the order that they have been posted - not in date order.

• NAIDOC Week - by BCL Editor
  NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements...
• Festival: Aberdeen Highland Games - by BCL Sydney
  Aberdeen Highland Games in July each year The Games are a gathering of bands, clans, dancers, heavy events competitors, state, interstate and...