Join us on Friday, 26 January as we celebrate members of our community who have gone above and beyond to help improve the lives of others, and contribute to a diverse, friendly and strong community with our Australia Day Community Awards. We will also welcome new citizens to the region at the Citizenship Ceremony .Following the Ceremony, hear from our 2024 Australia Day Ambassador, Gerrard Gosens, who is a vision impaired adventurer, three-time Paralympian, project manager, chocolatier, small business owner, sports coach and motivational speaker. This is a free, family-friendly event with live entertainment, activities and morning tea to follow formal proceedings, including:• Catering by Native Oz Bushfoods• Live music by Rheanna Leschke• Paint your own boomerang with Hogarth ArtsAn Auslan Interpreter will be present, and a Quiet Zone will be available - this is a dedicated space where attendees struggling with sensory overload can wind down from the bustle of the event. There wi
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Lockyer Valley Regional Council CEO Mr Ian Church led the official ceremony at the Gatton Shire Hall on Tuesday.
Kelly McCarthy, custodial elder, delivered the Welcome to Country on behalf of Aunty Margaret McCarthy (Ugarapul tribe).
Mr Church said Australia Day was about reflecting on the nationâs past and present history, that stretches tens of thousands of years ago with the First Australians to now where waves of immigration have shaped Australia into being one of the worldâs great multicultural success stories.
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He added how pertinent it was to reflect on the year of extremes after fires, drought and the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.