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 […]

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 […]

Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony 2024

Inspiring South Australians Recognised for their selfless contributions to our community Each year, South Australia proudly celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding community members through the Citizen of the Year Awards Program. The  Awards are proudly conducted by the Australia Day Council of South Australia in partnership with 68 Councils across our state.  The […]