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Australia Day is about where we have come from, who we are as a nation and what we aspire to be. We have received a lot of feedback from the community and staff over the years. They say change is as good as a holiday, and we’ve made some changes this Australia Day.
The changes aim to reduce the corporate side of the celebrations and focus more on community involvement and celebration of Australia Day without the formalities.
First change, we are streamlining nominations from 12 categories across 10 events where 100 awards were given out. Over the years, less people are nominating and fitting in 10 events on a public holiday has stretched Council’s resources for several years. Making a change to five nomination categories to one ceremony annually will enhance the significance and prestige of receiving an Australia Day award. The one award ceremony will be hosted in the town of the previous Citizen of the Year winner, in 2025 it will be in Moranbah. Nominations close 30 November 2024.
The triathlon, free pool entry and activities, and Council-supported event initiatives will remain unchanged.
The second change is Council will open a $14,000 Australia Day Event Sponsorship Program for not for profits and community groups to apply for to host Australia Day events. We have 17 unique communities, and we welcome them to apply for up to $1,000 to make hometown Australia Day celebrations even better for event and activities. The funding pool closes on 30 November. We’re committed to building community capacity and identity by offering meaningful support.
Residents are encouraged to nominate their community champion, the quiet go-getter or perhaps the humble hero by Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11.59PM.
Australia Day is about where we have come from, who we are as a nation and what we aspire to be. We have received a lot of feedback from the community and staff over the years. They say change is as good as a holiday, and we’ve made some changes this Australia Day.
The changes aim to reduce the corporate side of the celebrations and focus more on community involvement and celebration of Australia Day without the formalities.
First change, we are streamlining nominations from 12 categories across 10 events where 100 awards were given out. Over the years, less people are nominating and fitting in 10 events on a public holiday has stretched Council’s resources for several years. Making a change to five nomination categories to one ceremony annually will enhance the significance and prestige of receiving an Australia Day award. The one award ceremony will be hosted in the town of the previous Citizen of the Year winner, in 2025 it will be in Moranbah. Nominations close 30 November 2024.
The triathlon, free pool entry and activities, and Council-supported event initiatives will remain unchanged.
The second change is Council will open a $14,000 Australia Day Event Sponsorship Program for not for profits and community groups to apply for to host Australia Day events. We have 17 unique communities, and we welcome them to apply for up to $1,000 to make hometown Australia Day celebrations even better for event and activities. The funding pool closes on 30 November. We’re committed to building community capacity and identity by offering meaningful support.
Residents are encouraged to nominate their community champion, the quiet go-getter or perhaps the humble hero by Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11.59PM.
