‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognises an exceptional and inspiring woman who has made an outstanding 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]