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 […]

Meet your finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards

2024 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA The 16 South Australian nominees are among 133 people being recognised across all states and territories. The South Australia award recipients will be announced on Wednesday 1 November 2023 in a ceremony at Adelaide Oval. You can watch the awards live online at australianoftheyear.org.au The successful […]

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award 2024

2024 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognises an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the community. The Award is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Women and the Prevention […]

Inspiring South Australian Women – Tackling the Issues of our Time

In our fast-paced lives, we often forget to take the time to truly listen and learn from the remarkable women around us. Understanding their obstacles and the pivotal moments that led to their success is important. On Tuesday 5 September 2023, we had the pleasure of hosting the Inspiring Women of South Australia: Impacting our […]

Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures

  Do you know an inspiring young leader passionate about languages and cultures and who advocates for a multilingual and culturally diverse Australia? The Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures recognises outstanding young people who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to advocacy for a multilingual and culturally diverse Australia. This Award is provided by […]

Australian of the Year Awards 2024 – Thank you SA for nominating!

2024 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS – NOMINATE HERE Nominations for 2024 will close on 31 July 2023. Since its inception in 1960, the Australian of the Year Awards has provided a focal point for Australia Day celebrations and a forum for the recognition of outstanding achievement. Each year our nation celebrates the contributions of […]

Australian of the Year Luncheon featuring Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year 2023

We were honoured to present another incredible Australian of the Year Luncheon to a diverse audience of over 500 people at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This unforgettable experience featured South Australia’s very own Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement and the esteemed 2023 Australian of the Year . Accompanied by Amar Singh, the […]