2024 – Year In Review
Reflecting on this year’s accomplishments fills me with immense pride in what we have achieved together. Our values, embedded in the shared promise of our nation, remain the cornerstone of our organisation. We celebrated remarkable individuals who embody our commitment to positive change. Our award recipients are everyday heroes who have overcome significant challenges and […]
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 […]
Inspiring the next generation of leaders
The second Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Adelaide Botanic High School on Friday, 9 August 2024, was a remarkable success. It brought together a diverse group of students, teachers, and key community members from Adelaide Botanic High School, Adelaide High School, Woodville High School, Glenunga International High School, St Aloysius College, and Pedare Christian College. […]
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 […]
Igniting Change at the 2024 Australian of the Year Luncheon
We were thrilled to host the 2024 Australian of the Year Luncheon on 21 June, providing a platform for this year’s Australian and South Australian Award recipients to share their invaluable and ground-breaking work with South Australians. An enormous thank you to the 550 people who attended this very special event. Professors Georgina Long AO […]
Inspiring Australians Student Summit 2024
South Australian Students Gain Inspiration from Australia’s Top Changemakers The Australia Day Council of South Australia (ADCSA), in partnership with the South Australian Department for Education, launched the inaugural ‘Inspiring Australians Student Summit on 15 May at Christies Beach High School. The Summits are for secondary school students across the state of South Australia, bringing […]
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 […]
