We are listening to all views about not just the day, but what Australia is now and will be in the future. We are part of that conversation and will work with others to help facilitate it.
The Australia Day Council of South Australia was established by the South Australian Government in 1981 following the formation of the National Australia Day Council in 1979.
With the approach of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, the Australia Day Council of SA was tasked with delivering quality, creative, innovative and diverse community events and being the custodian of sharing and enhancing Australian identity and culture.
Recognise inspiring people and communities
Place reconciliation at the centre
Celebrate diversity and unity
Stakeholders
Good governance and financial sustainability
ADCSA is part of the Australia Day National Network, which also includes the National Australia Day Council, other state and territory Australia Day organisations, and hundreds of local councils and committees.
The Australia Day Council of South Australia is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the organisation’s membership who commit to voluntary two-year terms.
The Australia Day Council of South Australia’s Annual Review provides information about our achievements and impact and how we worked towards our vision in the 2022/2023 financial year.
You can download and read the Australia Day Council of South Australia Annual Review 2022 – 2023.
You download and read the Australia Day Council of South Australia Financial Report for the year ending 30 June 2023.
| Policy Number | Title of Policy |
| 1 | Work Health and Safety |
| 2 | Incident Report and Investigation |
| 3 | Risk Management |
| 4 | Feedback and Complaints |
| 5 | Personal Grievance |
| 6 | Workplace Bullying |
| 7 | Code of Conduct |
| 8 | Acceptance of Gifts and Benefits |
| 9 | Sponsorship and Donations |
| 10 | Volunteer Policy |
| 11 | Finance Policy |
| 12 | Delegation of Authority – Board |
| 13 | Information Technology |
| 14 | Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and Form |
| 15 | Anti Discrimination and EEO |
| 16 | Social Media |
| 17 | Evaluation and Continuous Improvement |
| 18 | Staff Training and Development |
| 19 | Parental Leave |
| 20 | Delegation of Authority – Chief Executive Officer |
| 21 | Environmental Sustainability |
| 22 | Procurement Policy |
| 23 | Conflict of Interest |
| 24 | Honorary Life Membership and Certificate of Appreciation |
If you have any questions regarding the policies and procedures of the Australia Day Council of South Australia, please contact us at adcsa@adcsa.com.au.
The Australia Day Council of South Australia acknowledges the Adelaide region as the traditional country of the Kaurna people and respect Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images and voices of deceased persons.
