ADCSA Ambassadors

Join Our Esteemed Ambassador Program: Shape Australia’s Story!

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact? Become an Australia Day Ambassador and champion our nation’s rich heritage, diversity, and community spirit. As an ambassador, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with communities, schools, and organizations across South Australia.

Your role extends beyond the festivities of Australia Day—throughout the year, you’ll inspire, connect, and celebrate alongside fellow Australians. Whether it’s delivering speeches, participating in events, or fostering civic pride, your influence matters.

Join us in shaping Australia’s narrative. Learn more about our ambassador program by contacting us today!

Meet our Ambassadors

Hon Rev Dr Lynn Arnold AO

Hon Rev Dr Lynn Arnold AO. Assistant priest at St Peter's Anglican Cathedral

Associate Professor Jodie Avery

Epidemiologist, Public Health Researcher and 2026 Inspiring South Australian Women's Award Recipient

Daljeet Bakshi

Journalist, media professional and community leader

Monique Bareham

Lymphoedema Advocate and Leader and SA State Recipient Local Hero 2022

Kylan Beech

Young Citizen of the Year 2024

Paul Broadbridge

Veterans Advocate and 2026 South Australian Australian of the Year Nominee

Stella Braund

Mental Health and Social Justice Advocate and nominee for South Australian of the Year 2024

Dr Peter Cahalan

Strategist in the tourism and cultural sector

Ishaan Chaudhuri

2026 South Australia's Young Citizen of the Year 

Professor Marion Eckert

Health Researcher and 2026 South Australian Australian of the Year Nominee

Hayley Frazer

Author, Illustrator, Visual Storyteller and 2026 South Australian Young Australian of the Year Nominee

Anthony Hart

Mental Health Advocate & Nominee South Australian Local Hero 2022

Sobia and Irfan Hashmi

Local Heroes of the Year 2025, pharmacists and migrant community leaders

Stephen Hedges

Recipient of South Australia’s Award for Active Citizenship 2022

Lynn Hill

Co-founder of Dragon Boat Racing for survivors of Breast Cancer

Nasir Hussain

Citizen of the Year 2023 - City of Charles Sturt

Ingrid Kennerley

Mental Health Advocate & 2019 South Australia Citizen of the Year

Dr Felicity-ann Lewis

Community Leader & 2014 SA Australian of the Year

Professor Jennifer McKay AM

Professor - Business, Law and Environment

Veena Madan

Educator and Community Leader

Rosa Matto

Cookery teacher and 2026 South Australian Senior Australian of the Year Nominee 

Noel Mifsud JP KMG

Australia’s most influential Educators List 2024 and 2025 and Director SA Intercultural Peace Forum

Professor Rob Morrison OAM

Scientist, former host of The Curiosity Show, SA State Recipient Senior Australia of the Year 2008

Michael O’Connell AM APM

Consulting Victimologist, SA Nominee Australian of the Year 2020

Kaitlin Purcell

2021 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award Recipient - Commendation Emerging Leader

David Richardson

Community Connector, Volunteer Leader and 2026 Active Citizenship Recipient

Christine Robertson OAM

Co-founder of Lost Pets of South Australia & creator of the Chipblitz program: South Australian Citizen of the Year 2023

Ranielson Santana

Inclusion Advocate & Community Leader

Craig Scott OAM

South Australian Citizen of the Year 2021

Alexandra Seal

Young Citizen of the Year 2024

Ian Smith

Veteran Advocate

Ella Stratton

Palliative Care Supporter and 2026 SA Local Hero Nominee

Sophie Thomson

Community-focused advocate, media professional, environmental leader and South Australia's Inspirational Woman of the Year 2024