Celebrating Collaboration and Resilience at the Annual NGO Luncheon

On Friday, November 8th, the Australia Day Council of South Australia hosted its highly anticipated annual NGO Luncheon at the prestigious National Wine Centre. This event brought together over 100 CEOs and leaders from South Australia’s non-profit sector, creating a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and shared purpose. We were honored to have Senator the Honorable […]

Celebrating South Australia’s 2025 Australian of the Year Award Recipients

The 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for South Australia have highlighted an exceptional group of individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication, and community spirit. These recipients will now represent South Australia at the national awards in Canberra on January 25, 2025.  SA Australian of the Year – Professor Leah Bromfield Professor Leah Bromfield, a respected […]

Inspiring the next generation of leaders

The second Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Adelaide Botanic High School on Friday, 9 August 2024, was a remarkable success. It brought together a diverse group of students, teachers, and key community members from Adelaide Botanic High School, Adelaide High School, Woodville High School, Glenunga International High School, St Aloysius College, and Pedare Christian College. […]

Pioneering a new path for Australia’s at-risk youth

In Australia, alarming statistics reveal a pressing crisis: one in five children under seventeen is missing out on school, one in four is battling mental health issues, and over 25,000 children are homeless despite seeking assistance. These figures underscore the urgent need for effective intervention. BackTrack Youth Works introduces a beacon of hope in a […]

Igniting Change at the 2024 Australian of the Year Luncheon

We were thrilled to host the 2024 Australian of the Year Luncheon on 21 June, providing a platform for this year’s Australian and South Australian Award recipients to share their invaluable and ground-breaking work with South Australians.  An enormous thank you to the 550 people who attended this very special event. Professors Georgina Long AO […]

Inspiring Australians Student Summit 2024

South Australian Students Gain Inspiration from Australia’s Top Changemakers The Australia Day Council of South Australia (ADCSA), in partnership with the South Australian Department for Education, launched the inaugural ‘Inspiring Australians Student Summit on 15 May at Christies Beach High School. The Summits are for secondary school students across the state of South Australia, bringing […]

2024 Australian of the Year Luncheon

Be inspired by the changemakers in our community. Welcome to the Australian of the Year Luncheon annual event brought to you by the Australia Day Council of South Australia. This event is an opportunity for professionals, students, researchers, and experts interested in learning about the groundbreaking health, environmental and social change initiatives from this year’s […]

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award Recipients 2024

Recognising Excellence: South Australian Women Trailblazers The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award celebrates women’s significant contributions to the community, whether in voluntary or paid roles. Recognising those often overlooked, it highlights their invaluable efforts in enriching society. In a celebration of achievement and contribution, the Inspiring South Australian Women’s Awards for 2024 have shed light […]

Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures

This Award is provided by the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, The Honourable Blair Boyer MP, through the Multicultural Education and Languages Committee (MELC) and administered by the Australia Day Council of South Australia.   Do you know an inspiring young leader passionate about languages and cultures and who advocates for a multilingual and culturally […]