Inspiring South Australians Announced at Australia Day Awards Ceremony
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INSPIRING SOUTH AUSTRALIANS RECOGNISED FOR THEIR SELFLESS CONTRIBUTIONS An individual’s generosity in assisting countless women find confidence and dignity through work after incarceration, to twin Ngarrindjeri brothers sharing their culture and helping the mental health of young people within their regional community, and a tireless advocate who has transformed the lives of children and […]
Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
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2025 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Nominations for 2025 Awards will close on 15 November 2024. Each year, South Australia celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding members of their communities through the Citizen of the Year Awards. These individuals demonstrate extraordinary service every day within our communities so often invisible to most of us. […]
Tour of Honour Eyre Peninsula & Upper Spencer Gulf – 18 & 19 November 2022
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It was an honour to visit the Eyre Peninsula and Upper Spencer Gulf regions in November 2022. The City of Port Lincoln warmly welcomed us with our first stop on 16 November at Port Lincoln High School. Mark Le Messurier – 2022 SA Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Trudy Lin – 2022 SA Young […]
See yourself in the Australian story
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In a first for South Australia, members of the public are invited to contribute videos and photos sharing stories about their South Australian community, culture or favourite landmark – as part of an elaborate screen display to feature in “Aus Lights on the River,” in January 2023. The innovative multi-media light, sound and visual show, […]
We’re all part of the story
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Attitudes to Australia Day are changing. The Australia Day Council of South Australia is listening to all views about not just the day, but what Australia is now and will become in the future. We are part of that conversation. As Australia wrestles with our national day, we recognise this is a time to reflect […]
Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award
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The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award, recognises an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the community. The Award is part of the Australia Day awards and honours and is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by the Minister for Human Services, […]
What’s Happening Across SA
2023 Australian of the Year Awards for South Australia Presentation Evening – 10 November 2022
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The 2023 Australian of the Year Awards Presentation Evening for South Australia was a stunning event. We congratulate each and every nominee for their extraordinary contributions to our State and Nation. These individuals are all deserving and collectively they each have made such a difference to our communities – all are skillful, determined achievers and […]
Inspiring South Australian Women: Women in Space – Impacting the World and Beyond – 26 October 2022
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What a marvellous and inspiring event! Thank you to the almost 400 people that attended our Inspiring South Australian Women: Women in Space – Impacting the World and Beyond event held at the National Wine Centre. The Hon Nat Cook MP Minister for Human Services opened an inspiring event with Flavia Tata Nardini and a […]
Public Service Medal
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The Public Service Medal is part of the national system of Australian Honours and Awards and is awarded twice-yearly by the Governor-General. The award is announced on Australia Day (26 January) and in June each year. Campaign Periods Nominations open on 1 November and close on 31 January (King’s Brithday Honours). Nominations open on 1 […]