On the 26th of January 2025, in all corners of our nation, Australians come together at hundreds of events hosted by councils and local community groups to reflect, respect and celebrate with their communities.
Australia Day is about more than just the events of one day—it’s a chance for us as a community to reflect on where we’ve come from, who we are, and what we hope to achieve together. January 26 is an important date in Australia’s history, and its meaning has evolved over time.
On this day, we come together to reflect on our shared history, recognising both the challenges and the triumphs. Acknowledging and reconciling our past helps us build a stronger, more united future. We honour and celebrate the survival, resilience, and 65,000+ years of continuous culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Australia Day is also a time to pay respect to the contributions of all Australians—those who have lived, worked, and fought for the values and freedoms we enjoy today.
For each of us, Australia Day carries a different meaning. But as a community, we celebrate the diversity that makes our nation unique and the contributions that everyone, no matter their background, brings to our shared future.
More than half of Australians come together on Australia Day to take part in events organised by local councils, community groups, and state governments, or to simply gather with family and friends. This day also marks a moment of new beginnings, with over 16,000 new Australians becoming citizens, joining our collective journey as a welcoming and inclusive community.
To find out what’s on in your area, follow the link here: https://www.australiaday.org.au/qld/events
To find out if a venue is accessible, you can visit the Accessible Australia website here: www.accessibleaustralia.com.au
Introducing Councillor Tim Burns
My name is Tim Burns and I’m the Councillor for Division 3 at Sunshine Coast Council.
My area includes the suburbs of Currimundi, Wurtulla, Bokarina, Warana, Birtinya, Aroona, Little Mountain and Meridan Plains. I’ve been a Community Development worker for many years before being elected as a Councillor in 2024. I have a passion to see communities connect well and be encouraged and supported to go well. This has included work supporting people with disability and their families, and I love being part of creating opportunities for people to live life well.
The Council hosts a Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day for around 250 people. It’s always a beautiful and inspiring event.The Sunshine Coast Council proudly supports a number of community run events on Australia Day
The 4 Australia Day events that have been supported by Council this year are
- Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club Inc – Sunshine Coast Hinterland Australia Day Expo
- Rotary Club of Mooloolaba: Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
- Rotary Club of Buderim: Australia Day Picnic in the Park
- Belli Community Hall, Australia Day Breakfast
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