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Last Friday we were proud to once again be involved in Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services 8th Annual NAIDOC Cup held at Hunter Fields, in Emu Plains. Over 1200 primary school students from 25 schools throughout the Nepean area attended the event, along with parents, friends and members of the community.

NAIDOC Cup is a free combined school event for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander primary school students and their friends. The event grows from strength-to-strength each year and is a celebration of Aboriginal* culture and a great opportunity to show off the natural athletic skills of our local Aboriginal children, with 70% of those participating being Aboriginal.

As the nation celebrates NAIDOC Week, within our region, I was proud to attend the launch of NAIDOC on Monday at Penrith City Council's Civic Reception.

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.