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Artworks painted by children at 2019 NAIDOC celebrations at Hyde Park in Sydney

Artworks painted by children at 2019 NAIDOC celebrations at Hyde Park in Sydney Source: Getty Images

NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but this year, events are on hold as the nation grapples with COVID-19.

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NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but this year, events are on hold as the nation grapples with COVID-19.

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