In photos: NAIDOC Flag Raising and Youth Showcase

Council's annual flag raising brings together our community, check out the gallery and learn more about NAIDOC Week.

First Nations man playing the didgeridoo.

Image by Sasha Parlett, Red Handed Productions.

The Sunshine Coast community joined Council’s annual NAIDOC Flag Raising at the Nambour Library Forecourt on July 8.

This year, First Nations young people led the event, with speeches performances, art and activities for the whole family.

The 2025 NAIDOC Week theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” celebrates the past achievements and the bright future ahead, empowered by young leaders, community vision and ancestral legacy.

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC.

Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Regional Guide

Discover what’s happening across the Sunshine Coast throughout NAIDOC 2025.

For all the details, including to register or buy tickets, visit Council’s website.

NAIDOC Regional Guide →

NAIDOC Flag Raising and Youth Showcase

Photos by Sasha Parlett, Red Handed Productions.

A crowd of people sit waiting for the official proceedings to begin.

First Nations dancers in traditional wear.

First Nations performers at the Flag Raising ceremony, watched by the crowd.

First Nations Youth speaking to the crowd.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli speaking to the crowd.

Young First Nations musician on her violin.

Crowd watching the Flag Raising and Youth Showcase.

Raising the Torres Strait Islander flag.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Flags flying.

The youth involved in making the event happen gather for a group photo.

Youth and Council staff pose for a photo.