Australia Day, Saturday 26 January, is more than a public holiday - it's the day we come together as a nation to celebrate Australia and being Australian. It's about looking at our past, considering our present and recommitting to making our future even brighter.
There are many ways to celebrate what's great about Australia, like attending an organised event such as the City of Ryde’s own Australia Day Concert at North Ryde Common, to marking the occasion in your own special way.
City of Ryde Mayor, Councillor Ivan Petch said: “I encourage everyone to take a moment to really consider what makes Australia great and how lucky we all are to be Australian. We all share similar values which make us Australian and that’s something to celebrate,” he said.
The City of Ryde invites the community to get into the spirit of Australia Day.
City of Ryde Citizen of the Year Announcement & Citizenship Ceremony
1.00 – 3.00 pm Civic Centre, Devlin Street, Ryde.
Address by City of Ryde Australia Day Ambassador - Ms Amelia Farrugia (one of Australia’s most gifted stars of Opera)
Announcement of City of Ryde Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year
Citizenship Ceremony – 50 new citizens will be welcomed.
Australia Day Family Concert
4.45.00pm – 9.30 pm North Ryde Common
Everyone is invited to the Free Family Concert and Fireworks display. Special Guest artist will be a performance by Australia Day Ambassador, opera star Amelia Farrugia. Kids’ rides, food stalls, Sports Star and entertainment for all with a great line up of talent, headed by rock lengend Richard Clapton (Girls on the Avenue), MC Andy Jones and the Funky Monkey, Chris Rich & the Pourboys, The Edge Ballet Academy and Screen Play.
Here are some other suggestions:
• Get friends and family together for a great Aussie barbie/picnic - ask everyone to dress as their favourite Aussie icon
• Swap recipes with a neighbour from another cultural background
• Learn the second verse of Advance Australia Fair
• Learn more about indigenous culture and the stories of the Dreamtime
• Walk in your nearest National Park - Lane Cove National Park is right on our doorstep!
• Get the kids to draw their favourite things about Australia
• Show the Flag! Fly a flag at home, at the office, on the car or even on yourself with a stick-on tattoo
• Play great Australian songs all day
• Say G'Day to everyone you see on Australia Day
Media contact: Lee Kirkland, Media Officer, T 9952 8083, M 0434 306 444
