A number of events celebrated the south-west's Indigenous community this week.
NAIDOC Week 2016 in Australia | photos
Warrnambool: Jordan Clark, 4, with mum Tanya McDonald at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Adeline McDonald opens the week with a smoking ceremony at Gunditjmara. Picture: Amy Paton
Warrnambool: Adeline McDonald (right) with granddaughter Nerinda Beard, 14, with the ceremonial wattle after the flag raising ceremony. Picture: Amy Paton
Warrnambool: Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative chief executive officer Marcus Clarke speaks on the opening day of NAIDOC Week. Picture: Amy Paton
Warrnambool: Adeline McDonald, Ken Brown, and Marcus and Fiona Clarke with the ceremonial wattle after the opening ceremony at Gunditjmara. Picture: Amy Paton
Warrnambool: Ryan Miller, 9, Tori Miller, 13, and Fletcher Johnstone, 13, performing at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: The judges at the Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative's NAIDOC Week talent quest, Tab Talbot, Adeline McDonald and Billy Briggs. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Kaye Smith and Pearl Smith, 6, watching the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Allan Miller and Brianna Harrison at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Glenda Austin performing at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Tallara Pickett, 11 and Rhaedel Pickett, 16, at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Bonnie Clarke performing at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Charlotte Geier,7, with auntie Melissa Aitken who is teaching her basket weaving. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Jacinta Rose from Gunditjmara and Stephanie Walker from Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Glynn Coulson performing at the NAIDOC Week talent quest. Picture: Vicky Hughson
Warrnambool: Raelene Walker, South West Healthcare's Aboriginal Liasion Officer who helped organise the Thursday lunch. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Warrnambool: Bindii Nappangarti, Yangery, with Warrnambool musician Lee Morgan, and young rap artist Rhaedel Pickett, 16 from Heywood, at the South West Healthcare NAIDOC Week lunch. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Warrnambool: Warrnambool musician Lee Morgan performs at the South West Healthcare NAIDOC Week lunch. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Warrnambool: Warrnambool musician Lee Morgan performs at the South West Healthcare NAIDOC Week lunch. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Bendigo: Lani and Jiana Woodman.
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Bendigo: Bailey Bolitho, Mason Tuddenham and Jazmaynn Tuddenham.
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Bendigo: Eden and Faith Dow.
Bendigo: Mason Tuddenham.
Bendigo: Taylor Tuddenham.
Bendigo: Nicheli Saparamadu.
Bendigo: Connor Seccull.
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Bendigo: Isaac Floreani.
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Bendigo: Stontaie Bennett and Alexis Newton.
Bendigo: Hannah Maddren.
Bendigo: Caitlyn Mitchell.
Lavington: Aunty Avis Gale.
Wonga Wetlands: Ruth Davys.
Wonga Wetlands: Max Marksymow, Kallum Brennnan, 10 months, Marley Marksymow and Zarliah Williams, 1, all of Albury pictured at The Songlines Festival at Wonga Wetlands Wiradjuri Campsite.
Newcastle: Vanessa Sunders, Vai Miri, Nadein Saunders, and Chenelle Saunders from Mission Chew in Karuah.
Newcastle
Newcastle: Aunty Margot, Justin Ridgeway and Andrew Smith.
Narooma: The Gadhu Dancers from Bermagui Public School led by Trey Parsons performed at the Narooma NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Narooma: Kayla Stewart with the crew from Katungul Aboriginal health service - Kira Campbell, Kalimna Stewart and Jade Hansen.
Narooma: Kayla Stewart with the crew from Katungul Aboriginal health service - Kira Campbell, Kalimna Stewart and Jade Hansen.
Mount Isa: Sundowners dance group perform at the Naidoc Week seniors lunch.
Mount Isa: Headspace admin officer Christine Stevens and Saquanna Johnny enjoying the Naidoc event.
Mount Isa: Queensland Police Liaison Officers proudly support the day with fellow officers, Robbie Katter, Mayor Joyce McCulloch and Father Mick Lowcock.
Port Augusta: Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer Gwen Martin, Indigenous Service Officer Priscilla Forbes and Port Augusta Youth Centre Manager Kim Chamberlain.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Mandurah: Mandurah honours Aboriginal heritage and culture in NAIDOC Week.
Katherine: Ryan Parkinson, Lucas Cowie, Sebella Cowie and Angie Siputro helping get invovled in the community garden at the morning tea.
Launceston: Traditional dancers Kiera McDonald and Lily Castles with Vallie Riley at the NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony.
Launceseton: Traditional dancers Lily Castles, Kiera McDonald, Skye Cox and Pakara Greaves after performing at the NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony.
The theme of this year’s NAIDOC week, which ran from July 3 to 10, was Songlines: The living narrative of our nation.
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