Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

The Indigenous Aspirations Strategy aims to meet the aspirations, hopes and visions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Brisbane.

Council's Black Diamonds Program provides a range of free or low cost activities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Brisbane, particularly young people.

Black History Month is a program run throughout July each year and is a showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, heritage and culture that acknowledges and celebrates First Australians' achievements and contributions to the city.

Indigenous Art Program is an annual, city-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art program celebrated through visual art showcase and discussion. As a platform for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, from emerging too established, Indigenous Art Program provides an opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture.

Gathering is an Indigenous Performance Program showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous Performance Program in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city. See events.

Council acknowledges the importance of NAIDOC Week to Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples and supports a variety of events held throughout the city.

Council helps to preserve and communicate Aboriginal cultural heritage through initiatives such as bushland culture trails.

In 1997, Council, churches and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities began a series of events to recognise the Stolen Generation. In 1998, commemorative Sorry Day plaques were installed by Council in Brisbane parks as a mark of respect, apology and remembrance for the Stolen Generations. Find out more about the history and the locations of the plaques.

Explore the Goori Gulwadin (meaning Indigenous trail) Indigenous games trail in C.B. Mott Park in Holland Park and learn about the games and activities played in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies.

Gathering is an Indigenous Performance Program showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous Performance Program in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city. See events.