Established in 2001, the Elders Olympics sees teams of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders aged over 50 come together from across NSW for friendly competition and a celebration of healthy living.
The event has been dubbed as a modern-day corrobboree and is an opportunity to foster friendship between Aboriginal Elders from tribes and clans across the state. This year’s Olympics are being hosted by the Worimi nation, at Tomaree Sports Complex on 3-4 May, after winning last year’s event.
Believed to be the largest gathering of Aboriginal elders in NSW, elders from about 25 nations – including Biripi, Birpai, Awabakal, Darkinjung, Dhungutti, Gumbangiir, Gandangara and Gamilaroi – will converge on Nelson Bay to compete in a range of sporting contests including traditional Aboriginal games such as Gorri and Kee An, as well as old favourites such as quoits, tunnel ball, bean bag throwing and relay.
The Olympics are an important way to recognise our Elders and the contribution they make to our communities across Australia.
