Australia Day is the day an Australian person
Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia, and to acknowledge our history.
On 26 January, in all corners of our nation, Australians come together at hundreds of events hosted by councils and local community groups to reflect, respect, and celebrate with their communities.
Australia Day is about so much more than the events of one day – it is about where we have come from, who we are as a nation, and, what we aspire to be. January 26 is an important date in Australia’s history that has evolved.
On our national day, we can reflect on our complete and complex history and understand that acknowledging and reconciling our past helps lay a path to a stronger future. We respect and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ survival, resilience, and over 65,000 years of continuous culture.
It’s also a day we can pay respect to the stories, histories, and contributions of the Australians who lived, worked, and fought for the values and freedoms we sometimes take for granted.
It is a day that will mean different things to each of us. We are all shaped by our own experiences, and we celebrate living in a dynamic, multicultural nation where everyone’s views, beliefs, and contributions are valued.
More than half of all Australians participate in Australia Day, attending events organized by State Governments, local councils, and community groups, or getting together with family and friends. In addition, over 16,000 new Australians become citizens on Australia Day.
The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is a not-for-profit, government-owned company based in Canberra. With the NADC, the Australia Day National Network (the Network), an affiliate group of state and territory organizations, helps facilitate the celebration of Australia Day and being Australian and recognizes inspirational Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards.
Strategic focus areas for the NADC are:
Meaning: To promote the meaning of Australia Day and being Australian
Participation: To unite all Australians through celebration and reflection
Recognition: To acknowledge active citizenship and achievement
The operations of the company are overseen by a board of Directors appointed by the Prime Minister. The NADC is generously supported by the Australian Government through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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