Activating Youth Student Summit
More than 500 students from across southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula gathered at Aldinga Payinthi College for the Activating Youth Student Summit, an inspiring event focused on ambition, leadership, future pathways and the power of choice. Across two engaging sessions, students had the opportunity to hear from an incredible line up of Australians who […]
Young Citizens Leadership Forum
More than 80 young leaders from communities across South Australia came together for the 2026 Young Citizens Leadership Forum, an afternoon focused on connection, leadership and turning ideas into meaningful action. From Port Augusta to Victor Harbor and communities in between, Young Citizen of the Year recipients gathered at LGA South Australia to share their […]
NGO Luncheon
ADCSA CEO Jan Chorley welcomed more than 100 CEOs, Board Chairs and leaders from South Australia’s NGO sector to the Annual NGO Luncheon, bringing together leaders for an important conversation about navigating change, leadership and the challenges facing our communities. This year’s keynote address was delivered by Julie Inman Grant PSM, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, who […]
Reshaping the Future of Ageing: Celebrating contribution, connection and the value of every stage of life
How we think about ageing is changing and this conversation has never been more important. On Wednesday 22 July, 290 people gathered at U City for Reshaping the Future of Ageing – an inspiring conversation exploring how we can support healthier ageing, challenge societal perceptions and create communities where people can continue to thrive at every […]
2026 Australian of the Year Breakfast Inspires More Than 600 South Aussies
More than 600 South Australians gathered for the 2026 Australian of the Year Breakfast, an inspiring celebration of curiosity, courage, leadership and community impact. Bringing together ADCSA members, partners, sponsors, business leaders, government representatives and students from across the state, the event served as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people dare […]
Inspiring Australians Student Summit – Woodville High School
On Friday 15 May 2026, more than 600 students came together for the 2026 Inspiring Australians Student Summit – a powerful morning of curiosity, leadership and possibility. Hosted in partnership with Woodville High School, the summit welcomed students from nine secondary schools to hear from an extraordinary lineup of Australians who are shaping the future […]
Thank You Port Lincoln – You Discovered Your Place in Space
On 3 June, more than 200 attendees from Port Lincoln and surrounding communities came together at the Nautilus Arts Centre for our free community event, Find Your Place in Space. The evening provided an opportunity for a shared conversation about Australia’s future in space and the exciting opportunities emerging within this rapidly growing industry. Attendees […]
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 […]
Inspiring Australians Student Summit – Riverbanks College
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 […]