Drawing Us Together
The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of first nation’s ancestors. Together, we walk forward, honouring where we've come from and looking boldly to the next generation who will carry their communities into the future.
In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2025, we are proud to have partnered with authors from across the country, each sharing their unique and inspiring stories that connect to this year's NAIDOC theme: 'The Next Generation; Strength, Vision, and Legacy.'
Joined by our local primary schools, students were asked to submit a series of artwork to be featured as the illustrations within our community story book. You can vote for your favourite illustrations in centre from 27 June until 20 July.
We are proud to have partnered with authors from across the country, each sharing their unique and inspiring stories. These stories emphasize the importance of empowering the next generation by drawing on the resilience, foresight, and cultural heritage passed down through generations.
Meet the authors

Jade Fejo
Jade's story 'I am lucky' is a heartfelt tribute to childhood memories spent flying from Perth to Darwin for school holidays at her nanna's house.

Trevor Gillespie-Peckham
Trevor is a proud Wiradjuri man with 'ties to Muluridji, Djabuganjdji, and Gimuy Walubara Yidinij nations.

Olivia Peckham
Olivia is a proud Wakka Wakka and Gamilaraay/Bigambul woman who has spent 35 years living, working and raising her family on Gimuy Country.

Lynda Maybanks
Lynda is a proud Yagara woman (Yerongban, Gateebil, Guginjin) who grew up on her Traditional Country in Ipswich (Dulmur) and Logan (Guginjin).

Cheyenne Enright
Cheyenne is a proud Waanyi woman from North West Queensland, now calling Singleton home.

Coral Reeve