Mourning In the Morning 2026 — Our Continuing Journey
Close to 3,000 people gathered at Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama for Mourning in the Morning, a respectful and inclusive First Nations-led ceremony shaped by South Australian Aboriginal leaders. Guided by the theme Our Continuing Journey, the Morning held space for Mourning and truth-telling, while affirming the living strength, resilience and continuity of First Nations […]
Australia Day: A moment to reflect on our stories and the country we love
Every year, as 26 January approaches, I am reminded that Australia is a nation built on many stories — ancient stories, inherited stories and stories still being written. They do not always align. Sometimes they sit alongside one another in tension. Yet together, they shape the country we love. The world we are moving through […]
Australia Day Program Update
MOURNING IN THE MORNING CEREMONY TO PROCEED AT 7.30AM AUSTRALIA DAY EVENING PROGRAM NOW CANCELLED 25 January 2026: The Australia Day Council of South Australia has last night confirmed that the Mourning in the Morning Ceremony will proceed as planned, however the flagship evening event for Australia Day, Aus Lights on the River at Elder […]
Inspiring South Australian Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women in Defence
It was with great pleasure that the Australia Day Council of South Australia launched the next iteration of our Inspiring Women Series, Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women In Defence – held on Thursday 4 September at U City. This extraordinary opportunity amplified women whose careers represented the culmination of years, often decades, of […]
Resilience in Action
Resilience in Action: a surfing champion, cave rescuer and youth advocate inspiring students to lead with purpose. From leading world-renowned rescues and empowering youth voices to surviving and thriving after trauma, three of Australia’s most extraordinary individuals headlined the Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Riverbanks College on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The Inspiring Australians Student […]
‘Where to From Here?’ – Empowering Young Citizens Forum
On Monday 21 July the Australia Day Council of SA proudly brought together, young changemakers from across South Australia at LG House for the inaugural ‘Where to From Here?’ – Empowering Young Citizens Forum. Over 50 Young Citizens of the Year recipients from member Councils across South Australia, and local leaders, came together to build […]
2024 – Year In Review
Reflecting on this year’s accomplishments fills me with immense pride in what we have achieved together. Our values, embedded in the shared promise of our nation, remain the cornerstone of our organisation. We celebrated remarkable individuals who embody our commitment to positive change. Our award recipients are everyday heroes who have overcome significant challenges and […]
CEO Message- an expression of gratitude across 2023
As we reflect across this year, our Board and Team are immensely proud of what has been achieved over the course of 2023 some highlights include –
Congratulations to our 2024 Australian of the Year for South Australia Nominees and Recipients
Over 420 guests attended the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards for South Australia presentation evening in the William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval on Wednesday 1 November 2023. This incredible night acknowledged extraordinary individuals – truly celebrating how great South Australians can be when we are at our best. We thank the ADCSA Patron Her […]
Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award
Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognises an exceptional and inspiring woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. The Award is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Women and […]