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Australia Day Program
 

Yarn up: Celebrating Cultures and Understanding Australia Day

Council is partnering with Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation to bring you this very special event that will feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural performances and shine a light on ongoing progress towards advancing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

The event will also provide opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and allies to reflect on how to have conversations about the significance of 26 January for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that promote respect and understanding.

  • When: Saturday 18 January 2025, from 9.30am - 2.30pm.

  • Where: Carss Bush Park

  • Entry: $10.00 plus GST & booking fee. (Note: There is no cost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending but bookings are essential).

Find out more information and make a booking.

The event was designed by Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.

 

Australia Day Awards 2025

The Georges River Australia Day Awards are an annual awards campaign that aims to honour people who have contributed significantly to the Georges River community.

The awards are presented to community heroes in each of the following categories:

  • Young Citizen of the Year.
  • Volunteer of the Year.
  • Citizen of the Year.
  • Localability Citizen of the Year.

Awards presentation

All nominees will receive a formal letter confirming their nomination for the Australia Day Awards 2025.

All winners and their nominators will also receive invitations to the official awards ceremony to be held on Australia Day 26 January 2025, where the winners for each category will be announced.

  • When: Sunday 26 January 2025, from 10.00am - 12.00pm.
  • Where: Marana Auditorium, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville.
  • Entry: Free.
  • Parking: Limited. We encourage you to walk, cycle or catch public transport where possible.
 

Australia Day Picnic 2025

Australia Day 2025 will be celebrated with a free outdoor picnic at Carss Bush Park on Sunday 26 January 2025 from 4.30pm and ending with a spectacular fireworks display over Kogarah Bay from 9.00pm.

Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy this free laid back community event, which will include food stalls and activities for children.

Please note this is an alcohol-free event.

  • When: Sunday 26 January 2025 from 4.30pm - 9.00pm.
  • Where: Carss Bush Park, Carwar Avenue, Carss Park.
  • Entry: Free.
  • What to bring: Picnic rug and chairs. 
  • Further information: Limited parking will be available at Carss Park Flats. We encourage you to walk, cycle or catch public transport where possible.

Accessibility information

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9330 6400.

Crowds of people looking up at fireworks at an Australia Day event held in 2022   Australia day 2020 event showing stalls, crowds and flag banners across the water section of Carss Bush Park



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