Exhibition: The Next Generation Project In-Person
This exhibition showcases a series of collaborative artworks created through The Next Generation Project, an initiative of Western Sydney University Library and the Wellbeing and Belonging Team. This Indigenous-led project was proudly supported by the Penrith campus provost.
In keeping with the spirit of this year’s NAIDOC Theme – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy – the Next Generation Project brought together the youngest members of our community with Indigenous students and staff to create art that speaks across generations. The resulting works invite us to see NAIDOC not only as a celebration but as an enduring legacy passed on to those who will shape our future.
The project began with NAIDOC Week Storytime sessions at WSU Early Learning Centres, where children engaged with stories and songs with an Indigenous librarian Lauren Castino (Wiradjuri Gamilaroi). The children then put their handprints on a large canvas, with many enjoying selecting their favourite colours. Each canvas was then taken to a Badanami centre for a Wellbeing Cafe run by Heidi Duncan (Darug), where Indigenous students and staff added contributions that reflected their own style and stories. Students and staff were able to yarn and learn more about the Wellbeing and Library services on offer at Western.
Following the exhibition, five canvases will be returned to each WSU Early Learning Centre as a gift to the next generation of young leaders who will carry the vision of NAIDOC into the future.
This exhibition will run until the end of February 2026 in the Penrith Library Exhibition Space.
Please check our website for current opening hours.
- From:
- 8:00am, Monday, July 6, 2026
- To:
- 5:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time Zone:
- Sydney, Melbourne (change)
- Location:
- Penrith Campus
- Campus:
- Penrith
- Audience:
- Academics & researchers Future students Post-graduate students Undergraduate Students Western staff
- Categories:
- Community Events First Nations Events
Time Zone: Sydney, Melbourne (change)
Exhibition: The Next Generation Project
In-Person- From:
- 8:00am, Monday, July 6, 2026
- To:
- 5:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location:
- Penrith Campus, Penrith
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students Western staff Academics & researchers Future students
- Categories:
- Community Events First Nations Events
- From:
- 10:00am, Monday, July 20, 2026
- To:
- 4:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location:
- Hawkesbury
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration has closed.
Plant naming competition
In-Person- From:
- 10:00am, Monday, July 20, 2026
- To:
- 5:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location:
- Parramatta City Campus Library, Parramatta City
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
Plant naming competition
In-Person- From:
- 11:00am, Monday, July 20, 2026
- To:
- 2:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location:
- Liverpool Campus Library (Map ), Liverpool
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration has closed.
- From:
- 12:00pm, Monday, July 20, 2026
- To:
- 2:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location:
- Hawkesbury Campus Library (Map ), Hawkesbury
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration has closed.
Time Zone: Sydney, Melbourne (change)
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Bankstown City Campus Library (Map ), Bankstown
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 16 seats left
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Bankstown City Campus Library (Map ), Bankstown
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 69 seats left
- Date:
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Bankstown City Campus Library (Map ), Bankstown
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 16 seats left
- Date:
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Bankstown City Campus Library (Map ), Bankstown
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Activity
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 100 seats left
- Date:
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Bankstown City Campus Library (Map ), Bankstown
- Audience:
- Undergraduate Students Post-graduate students General Interest New to WSU Future students
- Categories:
- Training Sessions
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 18 seats left
