# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Araatika: Rise Up!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 11:50 am
- **Event Description**: Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 

Time: 10.30am  

Location: Hoyts Cinema Joondalup – Cinema 1 
420 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup 

Topic: Arts and culture 

Suitable for: Youth, Adults 

Cost: $5 per person 

Araatika: Rise Up! is a powerful documentary exploring Aboriginal culture, representation and resilience through the world of rugby league. 

The Aboriginal word “araatika,” meaning “rise up,” serves as a call for unity, pride and collective action. Directed by acclaimed First Nations filmmaker Larissa Behrendt, the documentary follows former NRL player Dean Widders as he works to create a pre-game ceremony celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, while responding to the Māori haka and challenging racism within the sport. 

Through interviews with prominent First Nations voices including Stan Grant, Adam Goodes, Mal Meninga and Stephen Page, the film explores the powerful connection between sport, storytelling, identity and community. 

Blending documentary filmmaking with dance, history and contemporary Indigenous perspectives, Araatika: Rise Up! is an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to the City’s NAIDOC film program. 

Presented as part of the City of Joondalup’s 2026 NAIDOC Week program. 

Book tickets now at https://events.leapevents.com/event/araatika-rise-up-naidoc-26/listing  

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There are two wheelchair-accessible spaces available in the theatre and four hearing loops are also available. Please note that for both wheelchair access and hearing loops, patrons should contact the Cultural Services team when booking tickets or prior to the event on 9400 9400 or at cultural.events@joondalup.wa.gov.au. 

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This film is rated MA15+ for strong coarse language.  
Runtime: 81 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes).  
Tickets are $5 per person and bookings are essential.  
Tickets are managed by the City of Joondalup via Ticketbooth.  
Seating is limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joondalup/araatika-rise-up/200030242793651
- **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, art, theatre, dance, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Joondalup
- **state**: WA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: HOYTS Joondalup
- **lat**: -31.742830687592
- **long**: 115.76731856425
- **full address**: HOYTS Joondalup, 420 Joondalup Dr,Joondalup,WA,Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Araatika: Rise Up! being held?
  - **A:** Araatika: Rise Up! takes place on Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 11:50 am at HOYTS Joondalup, 420 Joondalup Dr,Joondalup,WA,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Araatika: Rise Up!?
  - **A:** Araatika: Rise Up! is organized by City of Joondalup - Government.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Joondalup - Government's events?
  - **A:** City of Joondalup - Government has 158+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. City of Joondalup - Government has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Araatika: Rise Up! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Joondalup, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Araatika: Rise Up! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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