THE community is invited to come together next week for the biggest NAIDOC event in Singleton's history.
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A massive program - highlighted by a flag raising and family fun day - and entertainment will take place at the Singleton Civic Green lawn on Wednesday, July 10, from 10am until 2pm.
A host of children's activities comprising of the Croc Encounter Show, baby animals, jumping castle, slide and face painting, as well as painting, cultural dance workshops and more, are also planned.
Best of all, everything - including lunch by Rapid Relief and a NAIDOC cake - is free.
The event has been organised by the Singleton Council's Aboriginal Advisory NAIDOC Week Sub-Committee as part of national NAIDOC Week and this year's theme: Voice. Treaty. Truth.
Sub-committee chairperson Jade Perry said the day was for the entire community to come together as one to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
It's supported by council, MACH Energy Mount Pleasant Operation, Commonwealth Bank, Glencore and Rapid Relief, too.
"The event will begin with a Welcome to Country by a local Elder, flag raising by local elders and Singleton mayor Sue Moore," she explained.
"Then everyone can enjoy a whole range of activities and entertainment, from crocodiles to jumping castles.
"A host of community service organisations are also coming along, including NSW Police and the NSW RFS who will do a truck demo, and there will be weaving, health checks, community and business service stalls.
"We're excited that this will be the biggest NAIDOC event Singleton has ever had.
"And, we're inviting everyone.
"We want to see as many people as possible, especially as this is a free day out during the school holidays in our community.
"The committee also acknowledges and thanks sponsors MACH Energy Mount Pleasant Operation, Commonwealth Bank, Glencore and Rapid Relief as well as the very long list of businesses and community organisations who'll be part of the event."
Those attending on the day:
* Aboriginal Health Unit
* Cancer Council
* Department of Human Services
* Joblink Plus
* Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre Ability Links
* Youth Express
* Defence Force Recruiting
* Beyond Blue
* Ability Links
* Mixed Mob dancers
* Singleton Police
* Darlington Rural Fire Service
* Singleton Library
* Northcott Services
* Headspace
* Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council
* NDIS St Vincent de Paul Society
* Ungooroo
* Singleton Neighbourhood Centre
* TAFE NSW
* Alsortz coffee
