‘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 […]
2025 Australian of the Year Luncheon – Neale Daniher AO
Beat the Beast – a message of hope from the Australian of the Year Luncheon Together, we play on, together, we beat the beast. More than 500 guests gathered in Adelaide to honour the 2025 Australian of the Year recipients and celebrate the power of individual and collective impact. The annual Australian of the Year […]
Australian of the Year Luncheon celebrating Neale Daniher AO
Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the Australian of the Year Luncheon, as we honour the remarkable achievements of Neale Daniher AO, 2025 Australian of the Year. A true testament to resilience and leadership, Neale is co-founder of FightMND, a charity that has raised and invested over $115 million into medical research to find a cure for motor neurone […]
Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony 2025
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of three prestigious awards that celebrate the remarkable contributions of individuals in our community. At the Citizen of the Year 2025 Awards, we honored an outstanding professional supporting domestic violence victims, a young innovator influencing policy change, and a community event raising cancer awareness. The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognized […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women In Defence > EVENT POSTPONED
EVENT POSTPONED – more information to be provided soon. Celebrating the Power of Women: An Inspiring Event Not to Be Missed! The Australia Day Council of South Australia is thrilled to announce the latest chapter in our Inspiring Women Series – “The Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women In Defence.” Join us […]
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 […]
Nominate for the Australian of the Year Awards 2026
Nominate your Grandparent Hero Sibling Role model Aunt Inspiration Ambassador Icon 2026 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOMINATE HERE Nominations for 2026 will close on 31 July 2025. The Australian of the Year Awards honours incredible Australians who have gone the extra mile to create a better country for us all. We all know someone […]