NAIDOC Week is a wonderful opportunity for aged care residents to reflect on Australia’s history, culture and shared journey. It gives us the chance to celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while encouraging meaningful conversations in a respectful and positive way.
This Australian Indigenous Quiz has been designed especially for seniors, with clear questions, familiar historical moments and gentle discussion prompts that work beautifully during morning tea, group sessions or special NAIDOC Week events.
📝 Questions & Answers
1.What does NAIDOC stand for?
Answer: National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee
2.What are the three colours of the Aboriginal flag?
Answer: Black, red and yellow.
3.What does the yellow circle on the Aboriginal flag represent?
Answer: The sun.
4.What was the main outcome of the 1967 Australian referendum?
Answer: It recognised Aboriginal people in the Constitution and allowed the Federal Government to make laws for them.
5.The 1967 Referendum allowed Aboriginal people to be counted in which national document?
Answer: The national census.
6.What is the name of the large rock formation in the Northern Territory that is sacred to the Anangu people? (It was once commonly known as Ayers Rock.)
Answer: Uluru.
7.What is the name of the traditional wind instrument often associated with Aboriginal culture?
Answer: The didgeridoo.
8.What symbol appears on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
Answer: A white dhari (traditional headdress) and a five-pointed star.
9.True or False: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived in Australia for more than 60,000 years.
Answer: True.
10.What does the word “corroboree” generally refer to?
Answer: A ceremonial gathering or celebration.
11.Name one Indigenous Australian athlete.
Answer examples: Evonne Goolagong Cawley or Cathy Freeman.
12.At which Olympic Games did Cathy Freeman win her famous 400m gold medal?
Answer: The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
13.What is the name of the High Court decision in 1992 that recognised native title? (Named after Eddie Mabo.)
Answer: Mabo decision.
14.The Torres Strait Islands are located between Australia and which country?
Answer: Papua New Guinea.
15.What do the colours black and red represent on the Aboriginal flag?
Answer: Black represents the people. Red represents the earth and spiritual connection to the land.
16.When Indigenous Australians talk about “Country, ” what does it include?
Answer: The land, waters, sky, animals and spiritual connection.
17.What does the term “Traditional Owners” mean?
Answer: The original custodians of the land.
18.What is the name of the famous Indigenous band known for the song “Treaty”?
Answer: Yothu Yindi.
19.Which Australian state has the largest Indigenous population?
Answer: New South Wales.
20.Why is NAIDOC Week important for all Australians?
Answer: It celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourages respect and understanding
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