Centre manager Cindy Zbierski said although the celebrations will be in July, it was important to start preparation works now.

She said all interested service agencies, volunteers and community members are encouraged to attend the meeting at 10am.

"This year's National NAIDOC theme is Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way, Ms Zbierski said.

"Many unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made huge contributions to Australian society.

"Unsung heroes recognises the part played by the quiet achievers in the indigenous community, both now and in the past.

"These heroes lead by taking their own paths, and in doing so, helping other indigenous people set their own direction for the future."

Entries are now open for two awards and a poster competition.

National NAIDOC Award provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be recognised for the difference they make in the lives of others.

Nominate a special person in your community for the 2010 NAIDOC Awards.

Nominations close Friday 30 April 2010.

The NAIDOC Caring for Country Award recognises the contribution of indigenous people and communities who care for country - the land, waters and all living things - conserving the biodiversity and protecting the environment for future generations.

To nominate an individual, community or project for this award, complete a nomination form.

The annual National NAIDOC poster competition is now open for entries from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The winning artwork must be based on this year's theme Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way and will be reproduced on the 2010 National NAIDOC poster.

Artists can enter the competition online, or by mailing the artwork, with a completed application form, to the National NAIDOC Committee. The National NAIDOC poster competition carries a first place prize of $5000.

Entries close Wednesday, March 31.

For more details email: info@naidoc.org.au