MEGA LIST: Queensland Australia Day 2022 celebrations

From citizenship and awards ceremonies to pool parties and classic barbecues, this is how Queenslanders will celebrate what it means to be an Aussie on January 26. SEE THE LIST.‘

Live music, sausage sizzles, fireworks and lamingtons are all on the cards this Australia Day with more than 170 registered events taking place across the state to help Queenslanders shake off those Covid blues.

From citizenship and awards ceremonies to pool parties and classic barbecues, Queenslanders will have their pick when choosing how to celebrate what it means to be an Aussie on January 26.

Brisbane residents can head to the Gap Tavern to play free pool all day or take a tour of one of Australia’s most notorious prison, Boggo Road Jail, while further west, Gatton folk can partake in some good old fashioned gumboot throwing or judge the annual Lamington bake-off.

Queenslanders are getting ready to celebrate Australia Day this week. Picture: Supplied.

Up north, Mt Isla is hosting food competitions with a sausage sizzle and pies and cricket fans can enjoy a round robin competition at Cloncurry.

Caboolture will be treated with some original tunes from local musician and didgeridoo player Ben Barker, and Mission Beach is hosting a community pool party, complete with Aussie merchandise.

Those feeling up for a bit of exercise can participate in a recreational bicycle ride around the beautiful Scenic Rim with significant First Nation sites along the route and coastal communities are invited to join beach parties at Yeppoon and Noosa Heads.

Meanwhile, down south essential workers in the Logan area can score a free lamington for morning tea and the Gold Coast will host a family fun afternoon, complete with an all-nations food truck feast and a spectacular 15-minute firework display.

AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS

Australia Day Awards

Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC), Alfred Street, Mackay QLD

When: From 6pm

Details: Mackay Regional Council proudly hosts the Australia Day Awards Gala at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre each year which recognises local heroes who contribute positively to the community across eight awards categories. The awards categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Arts and Culture Award, Community Group Award, Environmental Achievement Award, Lori Burgess Community Volunteer Award, Senior Sports Award, and Young Sports Award.

Contact: Mackay Regional Council [e-mail]

Recreational bike ride

Where: Scenic Rim starting at 1-3 Honora Street, Jimboomba QLD 4280

When: From 5am

Details: A recreational bicycle ride around the beautiful Scenic Rim with significant First Nation sites along the route. With distances catering for all skill levels the ride starts and concludes at Jimboomba Hall with a nutritious breakfast for participants, families and volunteers. At lunch local professional and emerging talent will entertain guests. We will then celebrate what Rotary can achieve in it‘s next 100 years in Australia, to assist the community to respectfully reflect and celebrate our wonderful country.

Burdekin Shire Australia Day celebrations

Where: Burdekin Memorial Hall, Ninth Ave, Home Hill

When: From 3.30pm

Details: Burdekin Shire Australia Day celebrations will be a free event and include a Guest Performer, Burdekin Australia Day Awards ceremony (eg Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Lifetime Service Award, Environmental Award and Senior and Junior Sports and Cultural Awards), citizenship ceremony and free BBQ.

Whitsunday Regional Council’s Australia Day event

Where: The Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Main St, Proserpine
When: From 3.30pm

Details: Whitsunday Regional Council‘s Australia Day event festivities end in Airlie Beach/Proserpine each year. These townships have a collective population of 22,742 and are home to tourism and farming.

Council invite community members and official delegates to this afternoon event to participate in the Australia Day Awards recognising the tireless efforts and contributions of the nominated volunteers and community leaders.

An Australian themed afternoon tea is provided and community groups such as school choir/band, local performers and indigenous groups are invited to participate through showcasing local culture and heritage themed performances.

This year the Proserpine Event will take place in the new Entertainment Centre where funds will help to cater to a larger number of attendees and increase the entertainment offering on the day. In addition, a Citizenship Ceremony is performed welcoming New Australian Citizens to our region in true traditional Australian style.
Contact: [e-mail]

Scarborough Beach Park Australia Day

Where: Scarborough Beach Park, Landsborough Ave, Scarborough

When: From 4pm

Details: Free community event to celebrate Australia, identity, and inclusion in today‘s society – part of two we host in the local community. The events showcase live-entertainment and also include food vendors and a ride attraction. This year, we’re hoping to add photo opportunities and a interactive reflection element to each event.

Contact: [e-mail]

Brennan Park Australia Day celebrations

Where: Brennan Park, South Esplanade, Bongaree

When: From 4pm

Details: Free community event to celebrate Australia, identity, and inclusion in today‘s society – part of two we host in the local community. The events showcase live-entertainment and also include food vendors and a ride attraction. This year, we’re hoping to add photo opportunities and a interactive reflection element to each event.

Contact: [e-mail]

There are hundreds of Australia Day events being held across Queensland.

Damini Women’s Association

Where: Sanatan Dharam Qld, 550 Wembley Rd, Berrinba
When: From 4pm

Details: Connecting with Art and Culture will bring some talents of young youths. This celebration will be bring a number of community organisations together and celebrate under a common platform to mark the Australian Day and we all are in the in the same journey and celebrating together will mean we all belong as a big family. Damini Women’s will empower a lot of women and children and celebrate together the Australia Day.
Contact: [e-mail]

Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations

Where: Broadway Parklands, Marine Pde, Southport
When: From 4pm

Details: Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate.

The best way to reflect, respect and celebrate is to do something Australian – get together with family and friends or go to a local Australia Day event. The pandemic has tested out national character, but as Australians we are resilient and roll up our sleeves and help others to overcome any challenges. This year, City of Gold Coast is hosting the Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations on Wednesday 26 January at Broadwater Parklands, Southport. This alcohol-free, family friendly free event kicks off at 4pm and concludes at 7.30pm. Spend the day relaxing then head to the Broadwater Parklands from 4pm and fill up from the all-nations food truck feast then grab a spot on the lawn for the spectacular 15-minute fireworks finale at approximately 7.15pm 102.9 Hot Tomato‘s Moyra & Big Trev will be broadcasting live from the main stage.

Getting there: Catch the HOPO Ferry or G:link to Broadwater Parklands or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. Being Covid Safe is a shared responsibility. Keep physical distancing, wear a mask when needed, practice good hygiene and stay at home if you‘re unwell. City of Gold Coast‘s Australia Day Celebrations are proudly supported by 102.9 Hot Tomato and assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

Contact: [e-mail]

The Great Australian Bites

Where: Ron Laneyrie Park, King St, Charters Towers

When: From 4.15pm

Details: The Great Australia Bites will be free entry and a great afternoon out with family, both new and old friends, listening to local musicians, tasting the many dishes prepared by local and regional chefs/restaurants. The afternoon will be spent relaxing in the shade enjoying the aromas of local produce while listening to the soothing sounds of local musicians.

Contact: [e-mail]

Australia India Day Celebration 2021

Where: SunPAC, 470 McCullough St, Macgregor

When: From 4.30pm

Details: Australia India Day Celebration 2021

Contact: Shyam Das at [e-mail]

Filipino Australia Day celebration

Where: Virtual

When: From 4.30pm

Details: Sharing our cultures through food. A taste plosion of Filipino and indigenous cuisine. On Australia Day, we will dovetail two culture. The spotlight is on Aboriginal cuisine meeting Filipino binalot. A virtual food cooking event when Indigenous Chef Nathan Skinner will present indigenous flavours sourced locally and from the Coast, ingredients like wattleseed, lemon myrtle, finger limes, lilly pillies and crocodile and kangaroo meats which have been traditionally shared on First nations tables for 60,000 years; and Filipino chef Rejoice Thomson will showcase Filipino influences in her food and dessert. Rejoice will bring comfort food wrapped in banana leaves. A dessert will be created with ingredients from both cultures will used.

Contact: Honey La Rosa Binny [e-mail]

The Aussie spirit will be on display this Wednesday.

The Wyandra Australia Day Community barbecue

Where: Wyandra Hall, Wyandra

When: From 5pm

Details: The Wyandra Australia Day Community BBQ is a celebratory event for the town and the surrounding rural land holders. An evening event where families and friend to come together, celebrate the significance of Australia Day with a free BBQ dinner, games, and the opportunity to socialise.

Contact: [e-mail]

Mt Isa Australia Day

Where: Civic Gardens, 23 West St, Miles End

When: From 5pm

Details: Live Music, Food Competitions – Sausage Sizzle, Lamingtons and Pies.

Contact: [e-mail]

Pasifika TV and Radio event

Where: 98 Anzac Ave, Hillcrest

When: From 5pm

Details: An award ceremony for families, friends, dignitaries to attend to honour the hard work of first and second generation Samoan, Tongan and Niuean members of the broadcasting team of Pasifika TV and Radio. This is to acknowledge the hours of volunteer work, dedication to serving community and recognising their role in promoting social cohesion and informing community of information and preserving identity.

Contact: [e-mail]

Quilpie Australia Day

Where: Bulloo Park, Quilpie

When: From 5pm

Details: Council‘s program of annual Australia Day Events will commence with the Australia Day Quilpie Community Connect Event which will celebrate diversity and inclusion within our community and promote the rich indigenous heritage within our Shire. Our community will use Australia Day as the ideal opportunity to reconnect by embracing the Australia Day message – “REFLECT, RESPECT, CELEBRATE. WE ARE ALL PART OF THE STORY”. Mardigan indigenous traditional dancers and storytellers will return to country to welcome the community together to celebrate Australia Day. Council is celebrating Australia Day within our community by providing a Covid safe event which will promote cultural history and connection to country. Our events will also stimulate the local economy and provide local employment. Events will include Australia Day Awards, Fireworks, Whip Cracking, Great Aussie BBQ, Indigenous Dance, Great Aussie BBQ, iconic Aussie music and fun activities for families. Contact: [e-mail]

Brisbane CBD Australia Day

Where: Brisbane City

When: From 5pm

Details: On 26 January 2022, Brisbane will host a Citizenship Ceremony followed by fireworks

Spirits of the Red Sand

Where: Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum, Main St, Beenleigh

When: From 6pm

Details: Meaningful and mesmerising, Spirits of the Red Sand is a world-first Aboriginal live roving theatre and dinner experience that takes you beyond Dreamtime to 1800s Australia when the British and Aboriginal ways of life collide.

This multi-award-winning first-of-its kind experience is a true cultural awakening that will open your eyes to the history, beauty and vibrancy of the Aboriginal people. From the start of the live theatre experience to indigenous song and dance, the 3-course dinner and the final meet and greet of cast and crew this is a completely immersive evening that the whole family will enjoy.

Delivering a powerful and unforgettable storyline that moves you through diverse sets to take you back in time, Spirits of the Red Sand has become a source of significant truth and inspiration for people from all around the world

Contact: Rotary Club of Loganholme [e-mail]

Damini Women’s Association

Where: Belmont Services Bowls Club, Narracott St, Carina

When: From 6pm

Details: Connecting with Art and Cultures, will Reflect, Respect and Celebrate with the diverse community through their arts cultures and food. Pandemic has taught us all a very good lesson and we all are part of this story to embrace one another for a better community and future.

Contact: [e-mail]

Hervey Bay Rotary Club

Where: Hervey Bay RSL, Torquay Rd, Hervey Bay

When: From 6pm

Details: Local Event where local citizens who have received recognition in the Australia Day Awards and or have received Citizenship Papers are invited to attend a Rotary Showcase Dinner in recognition of their achievement. Guest Speakers will be used to present topics on Australia and also to allow local service clubs to showcase their specific contributions to the local communities.

Contact: [e-mail]

Hughenden Lake celebrations

Where: Hughenden Recreational Lake, Moran St, Hughenden

When: From 7pm

Details: Following the community breakfast, community members are encouraged to spend the day lakeside, enjoying swimming, fishing, BBQs and open space. In the evening, we will be a spectacular lakeside fireworks display to end Australia Day on a high.

Contact: [e-mail]

Rotary Club Logan Morning Tea

Where: Logan Emergency Services, Logan City

Details: Supply of Lamingtons to essential workers in the Logan area for morning teas on Australia Day.

Contact: Rotary Club of Loganholme [e-mail]

Oche Cheers Campaign

Where: Oche Fortitude Valley, Constance St, Fortitude Valley

When: From 8am on January 27 to January 30

Details: Say cheers to our local mates and give back to the community with Oche Cheers Campaign.

Oche Fortitude Valley are calling on Australians to support local businesses and raise money for a good cause. From Thursday January 27 to Sunday January 30, Oche is saying Cheers to our mates by celebrating our local suppliers and raising money for homegrown charities helping Australians in need.

Fundraising will take place for OzHarvest throughout the week, raising money to help put food on the table for those who are going without. OzHarvest can provide two meals for someone in need for just $1. With the impact of COVID-19 many people are experiencing food insecurity for the first time ever. By helping Oche raise money for OzHarvest, you’re helping them to provide food relief to the over 5 million Aussies currently experiencing food insecurity. Together, we can provide hope and change the lives of many – you’ll be directly feeding someone in need, giving them the opportunity to lead a better life.

From Thursday January 27 to Sunday January 30 2022, Oche will host a Karma Keg from Stone and Wood Brewing Company, with all sales revenue going towards helping OzHarvest provide meals for those in need. Karma Kegs work by allowing guests to pay whatever they like for the beer until it runs out; the more the customer gives, the better karma they’ll have! That’s a good reason to raise a glass.

Contact: [e-mail]

Queensland celebrates Australia Day.

Australia Day Triathlon

Where: Quilpie Swimming Pool, Brolga Street, Quilpie QLD

When: From 6AM

Details: The Australia Day Triathlon will be held on 26th January 2022. The Annual Australia Day Triathlon will commence at 6am at the Quilpie Swimming Pool with three events, participants ranging from 3 years of age to adults and will be suitable for competitors of all abilities. A team triathlon is also on the program – involving teams of 3 persons, any age or ability. This is a Covid safe event. A Big Aussie Brekky will follow the triathlon and presentation of awards and prizes.

Contact: Quilpie Shire Council [e-mail]

Multicultural celebrations

Where: Couran Cove Resort, South Stradbroke QLD

When: From 6AM

Details: A whole-of-community multicultural celebration on Australia Day held on South Stradbroke Island involving performers from South East Queensland‘s many diverse Multicultural and Indigenous Communities, focusing on the message ’Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. We’re all part of the story’. As well as colourful music and dance presentations, the event will celebrate the region’s aboriginal culture via a smoking ceremony, inclusion of language, music, storytelling, dance and walks conducted on a culturally significant South Stradbroke Island trail.

Contact: [e-mail]

Townsville Flag Ceremony

Where: Virtual

When: 8.55am Officially State Flag Raising Ceremony, 10am, 2022 Australia Day Awards

Details: Join us as we live stream the official State Flag Raising Ceremony for the first time ever.

Experience the traditional ceremony from the comfort of your home including the Australian Defence Force Royal Guard of Honour, Band of the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, the raising of the Australian, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Governor of Queensland and Townsville flags, a 21-gun salute and a fly-past!

Make sure you tune in to enjoy the full experience and join us in this special event.

Contact: [e-mail]

Townsville Survival Day

Where: Townsville, QLD

When: From 6am

Details: Let us celebrate our survival on Wednesday 26 January 2022!

Streaming the Dawn Service held at The Strand Park Headland from 10:10am.

Join us online with our song and dance. Our stories. Our struggles. Our ways. 40,000 years of a lifestyle that has survived.

Including a performance by headline act Mitch Tambo!

Brought to you by Big Eye Theatre, helping to build strong communities.

Contact: [e-mail]

Isisford Australia Day Awards

Where: 16 Saint Mary Street, Isisford QLD

When: From 6:30am

Details: The Isisford and Yaraka Australia Day Awards will be held at the Isisford Multi Purpose Sporting Centre and consists of community awards, an ambassador, breakfast, drinks and Australia Day games. Other games for the kids, prizes, and live entertainment. Additionally there will be free pool entry for the day for the community. In addition to this event in the morning, the Yaraka community hold a BBQ dinner in the evening at the Yaraka Hotel which helps bring the whole community together and celebrate Australia Day in their own way.

Contact: [e-mail]

Survival Day at North Ward

Where: Strand Park, The Strand, North Ward QLD

When: From 6:30am

Details: A day to reflect, commemorate, respect, and celebrate the survival of our First Nations continued strong cultural connections.

Contact: Full Throttle Theatre Company [e-mail]

Great Australian Bites

Where: Winton, QLD 4735

When: From 7am

Details: Australia Day includes Great Australian Bites, Awards Ceremony and a great Aussie Sports Day.

Contact: Elizabeth Thame [e-mail]

Australia Day at Trinity Beach, Cairns

Where: Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach QLD

When: From 7am

Details: Come down to Vasey Esplanade from 7am until 11am to celebrate Australia Day with beach games, free sausage sizzle, kids rides, live entertainment, face painters and more.

Contact: Cairns Regional Council [e-mail]

Free community BBQ breakfast

Where: Emerald State High School, Old Airport Drive, Emerald QLD

When: From 7am

Contact: Central Highlands Regional Council [e-mail]

What: Banana Shire Celebrations: A fun day out for the whole family

Where: Queensland Heritage Park, 11 Exhibition Ave, Biloela QLD

When: From 7am

Details:

• Poets Breakfast from 7am

• Official Awards Ceremony from 9am

• Freestyle Moto X shows

• Animal nursery; kids rides; car & bike show and shine; lolly drop; games; competitions; demonstrations, activities, food and drinks.

Contact: Banana Shire Council [e-mail]

Whitsunday Australia Day Celebrations

Where: Community Centre/Showgrounds, Conway Street, Collinsville QLD

When: From 7am

Details: Collinsville is a remote locality of the Whitsunday region that is home to 3,250 residents who predominantly work in the mining and agriculture sectors. Each year Whitsunday Regional Council host Australia Day Celebrations in the form of an Australia Day Awards Ceremony in the town.

Community members and official delegates are invited to attend an Australia Day BBQ breakfast facilitated by local community groups prior to the Australia Day Awards.

This is followed by the Awards event which provides the opportunity to recognise the tireless efforts and contributions of the nominated volunteers and community leaders within the Collinsville area.

Each year Council invite local community groups such as school choirs, arts performers and indigenous groups to deliver performances that represent our National culture and heritage for all to enjoy. This year Council seek to increase the entertainment offering for this event to attract and engage more residents.

Contact: Whitsunday Regional Council [e-mail]

Blackwater Australia Day celebrations

Where: Blackwater aquatic centre, Hunter Street, Blackwater QLD

When: From 7am

Details: Family friendly, live entertainment, free community BBQ breakfast, Australia Day Awards ceremony.

Contact: Central Highlands Regional Council [e-mail]

Australia Day.

What: Capella Australia Day celebrations

Where: Capella Aquatic Centre ~ Streamline Swimming, Rickertt Street, Capella QLD

When: From 7am

Details: Family friendly, live entertainment, free community BBQ breakfast, Australia Day Awards ceremony.

Contact: Central Highlands Regional Council [e-mail]

Clifton Australia Day celebrations

Where: F E Logan Memorial Hall, Clifton QLD

When: From 7am

Details: Clifton Australia Day celebrations Saturday 26th January 2022 starting at 7am FE Logan Hall, Meara Place, Clifton. Gold coin donation BBQ breakfast following the Australia Day Awards ceremony. (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time).

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Cap Coast Great Australia Day beach party

Where: Yeppoon Main Beach, Anzac Parade, Yeppoon QLD

When: From 7am

Details: The Capricorn Coast Great Australia Day Beach Party is one of Central Queensland‘s premier signature family events with 10 to 15 thousand people attending across the fun-packed day and evening event.

CCCE Chairman Mr Bill Ludwig said the Great Australia Day Beach Party gives locals and visitors a chance to reflect, respect and come together to celebrate everything great about our community and being an Australian

The action-packed day begins at 7am with a family fun where young and old participate and full details of how to register are available on Cap Coast Runners Facebook page.

Market stalls, arts and crafts, rides and amusements get underway from 9.00am with loads of things to see and do across the Yeppoon foreshore.

The main stage program from 11am featuring a sensational line-up of entertainment and includes a showcase of CQ talent from bands to bush poetry, kids shows, skydiving, street-theatre, beach fashions, circus performers and JRT Monster Fireworks finale.

Always a huge attraction with over $2,000 in cash and other prizes to be won, the beach program provides an opportunity for everyone to get involved and actively participate by joining in the fun. Activities include the CQ Today Sand Sculpture Competition and The Capricornian Beach Games & Bare Bottom Boat Regatta which will get underway.

A full program of the activities on the day are available on the Great Australia Day Beach Party Facebook page or website http://greataustraliadaybeachparty.com.au/.

Contact: Bill Ludwig [e-mail]

Longreach Australia Day Awards

Where: Civic Centre, Eagle Street, Longreach QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: The Longreach Australia Day Awards will be held at the Longreach Civic Centre in the morning. A breakfast will be served before the event starts. The event consists of a welcome from traditional Elders, Citizenship Ceremony, community awards and an ambassador who will present the awards. If successful with the application additional activities would be arranged, such as free pool entry, kids activities and games. A new game that we would like to implement would be a raft building competition, where by the kids build a raft on arrival and throughout the day race their rafts. Council will provide a free BBQ lunch and drinks. Council will also approach local musicians to perform on the day. To host an Australia Day that provides an activity for everybody within the community, Council is planning to provide a free lunch for seniors at a local restaurant.

Contact: Longreach Regional Council [e-mail]

Maranoa Australia Day celebrations

Where: Great Artesian Spa and Mitchell Shire Hall, Cambridge St Mitchell QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: Come along to the Great Artesian Spa for a Complimentary breakfast then head to the Mitchell Shire Hall for the Australia Day Awards Ceremony, followed by morning tea and cutting of the Australia Day cake. There is free entry to the Great Artesian Spa all day.

Contact: Maranoa Regional Council [e-mail]

Balonne Australia Day celebrations

Where: 116-118 Saint Georges Terrace, St George QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: 2022 Australia Day main celebrations are to be held in the town of St George the admin capital of Balonne. The day will begin with the Australia Day ceremony at 8am, the ceremony will include Australia Day Awards, acknowledgments, flag rising, ambassador speech, and much more.

Once the ceremony is over, the community will be invited to participate in different activities relating to a combined multicultural food festival, such as food tasting from different countries, which community groups and local food businesses will be representing, cooking lessons by local chefs, colouring and crafts activities for kids and activities for all ages. The activities of the day will be accompanied by a live performance from a local band.

Contact: Balonne Shire Council [e-mail]

Crows Nest Australia Day celebrations

Where: Crows Nest Showgrounds, New England Highway, Crows Nest QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: Crows Nest Australia Day Celebrations Centenary Park Crows Nest Breakfast from 7:30am, Gold Coin Donation appreciated Awards commence at 9:00am (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time).

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Oakey Australia Day celebrations

Where: Arthur Shooter Memorial Park, Oakey QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details:

• 7:30am Breakfast on sale
• Entertainment
• 8:30am Oakey District Australia Day Awards ceremony Awarding Citizen of the Year; Young Citizen of the Year; Cultural Award; Sports Awards and Community Group/Event of the Year.
• 9:45am Free morning tea
• 10:00am to 12 noon Australia Day Celebrations, including:
• Oakey Creek Cup Raft race
• Billy Cart Time Trials
• Iron Man Competition
• Billy Boiling Competition
• Camp Oven Cooking demonstration
• Plus Sack aces, Thong Throwing.

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Pittsworth Australia Day celebrations

Where: Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village, Pioneer Way, Pittsworth QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: Come along and celebrate Australia Day at the Pittsworth Pioneer Village (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time).

Breakfast and morning tea will be served, and there will be lots of other fun activities for the whole family including face painting, billycart races, crosscut saw competition, foot races and much more. Australia Day Awards will be presented at this event.

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Millmerran Australia Day celebrations

Where: Lions Park, Edward Street, Millmerran QLD

When: From 7:30am

Details: Join us at the Millmerran Lions Park at 7.30am for a nice hot breakfast. Our local Australia Day Rewards Ceremony will commence at 9am followed by lots of fun games and activities. Morning tea will be served at 11.00am and the celebrations will finish at 11.30am (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time).

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Lake Borumba Australia Day celebrations

Where: Lake Borumba Caravan and Campgrounds, Yabba Creek Rd Lake Borumba QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Australia Day community event including fun family activities such as thong throwing, Aussie bush music, volleyball, cricket, sack races, local crafts and Aussie food like billy tea and damper, pies and lamingtons.

Contact: Lake Borumba Caravan & Campgrounds [e-mail]

Cambooya Australia Day celebrations

Where: Cambooya Recreation Grounds, 13 Lucy St Cambooya QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Cambooya Australia Day celebration at Cambooya Recreational Grounds, Lucy Street, Cambooya. Free BBQ breakfast followed by the Australia Day Awards ceremony.

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Rotary Club of Bundaberg Australia Day celebrations

Where: Bundaberg Services Club, Quay Street, Bundaberg Central QLD

When: From 8am

Details: A Multicultural Australia Day breakfast celebration, reflecting on the contributions made by multicultural groups to the Bundaberg region, and on the projects undertaken by local Rotary and Rotaract Clubs assisting those communities. Also featured will be international Rotary Projects supporting cultural groups in their lands of origin.

Live and prerecorded presentations will be used to share and increase understanding of and respect for different cultural practices and beliefs.

A keynote guest speaker will be engaged to speak on a selected relevant topic around multiculturalism.

The final presentation will be the live National Rotary Australia Day Broadcast.

Contact: Rotary Club of Bundaberg Central

Rotary Club of Gold Coast Australia Day celebrations

Where: The Island (The Glasshouse) 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD

When: From 8am

Details: The opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the efforts and contributions of an employee or volunteer who makes an impact helping others in the community.

Contact: Rotary Club of Gold Coast [e-mail]

Redland City Australian Citizenship Ceremony

Where: Redland Performing Arts Centre, Middle Street, Cleveland QLD

When: From 8am

Contact: Redland City Council [e-mail]

Paroo Shire Australia Day celebration

Where: Cunnamulla Pool, Cunnamulla QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Paroo Shire Council‘s Australia Day celebration and award ceremony is held at the Cunnamulla town pool. The event involves novelty races, an award ceremony, and a community barbecue breakfast. The communities of Eulo, Yowah and Wyandra all hold Australia Day events, because of our Shire’s vast distances each small community commemorates the day in their own unique way with either a luncheon or an evening barbecue.

Contact: Paroo Shire Council [e-mail]

Carpentaria Shire Australia Day celebrations

Where: Karumba Civic Centre, 160 Walker St Karumba QLD

When: From 8am

Details: The Australia Day Ceremony will kick off at 8am with a Breakfast BBQ followed by the official ceremony and awards presentation.

Several events are held over the day which in the past years has consisted of:

-Billy tea and damper/scone cook off

-Sporting events

-Indigenous youth activities including arts and crafts

-free entry into the pools and a movie night.

Contact: Carpentaria Shire Council [e-mail]

Toowoomba CBD Australia Day celebrations

Where: Picnic Point Toowoomba, Tourist Road, Toowoomba City QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Come along and celebrate all things great at the Toowoomba Australia Day Celebrations! A free family event from 8:00am-1:00pm at Picnic Point. (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time). Includes presentation of Australia Day Awards, celebrations, food and entertainment.

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Goombungee Australia Day celebrations

Where: Goombungee Hall, 2 King St Goombungee QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Come along and celebrate Australia Day in Goombungee on at the Goombungee Public Hall. (Subject to change subject to Covid Safe requirements at the time). Free breakfast commences from 8am

Formalities from 9.30am including:

-National Anthem

-Australia Day Prayer

-Guest Speaker

-Australia Day Awards

Jumping Castle and Face Painting from 8.30am.

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Highfields Australia Day Awards

Where: Highfields Cultural Centre, Sean McCarthy Way Highfields QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Come along for an Australia Day Breakfast and Awards Presentation

Contact: Toowoomba Regional Council [e-mail]

Maranoa Australia Day celebrations

Where: Surat RiverWalk and Surat Swimming Pool, Marcus St Surat QLD

When: From 8am

Details: Join us for a free Indigenous breakfast at the Surat RiverWalk, an Acknowledgement of Country and celebrate our residents achievements with the Australia Day Awards and cutting of the Australia Day cake. Afterwards be entertained with lots of fun activities including yabby racing and live music.

Free pool entry from 3pm – 6pm where there will be Indigenous cooking demonstrations and tastings as well as a free BBQ with Indigenous ingredients and live music.

Contact: Maranoa Regional Council [e-mail]

Eucharist thanksgiving mass with SALAMAT PO! Australia

Where: 165 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo QLD

When: From 8am

Details: A community celebration initiated by the Filipino BARRIO FIESTA BRISBANE as a way of expressing the Filipinos‘ feelings of gratitude to the Australian people for welcoming us with open-hearts.

As we share with you our culture and heritage we also reflect and respect the country‘s history that began 65,000 years ago. Together we can grow stronger as a multicultural community that values the contribution of each and every citizen and celebrate Australia Day with you as a friend, as a family, as one Nation. Happy Australia Day!

Contact: Honey La Rosa Binny [e-mail]

Gympie Australia Day celebrations

Where: Memorial Park, Gympie QLD

When: From 8:30am

Details: Australians all around the country will celebrate what‘s great about Australia and the people who call Australia home. Australia Day 2021 Gympie region is our opportunity to shine the spotlight on the Gympie region’s many culinary delights, musical talent, new citizens, and people who have made positive contributions to our community.

The event showcases a wide range of gourmet food options and multicultural cuisines, while local performing artists are on stage keeping audiences entertained.

The event is free to attend and provides a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends and family!

Contact: Gympie Regional Council [e-mail]

Laidley Australia Day celebrations

Where: Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum, Pioneer Street, Laidley QLD

When: From 8.30am

Details: Australia Day Celebrations consisting of:- Flag Raising, Welcome to Country Celebrations, Shearing Demonstration, Wheelright – making wagon wheels, Blacksmith Demonstration, Whipcracking Demonstration, Leatherwork Demonstration, Baby Farm animals, Small Stationary Engine Demonstration, Aboriginal Entertainers – Troy Jason IA and Milton Walit – TI – Aboriginal Dance Group, Dance Groups, Fire eater, Bush Poets, Children's activities, Quoits, Hopscotch and more.

Contact: Laidley District Historical Society

Flinders Shire Australia Day celebrations

Where: Diggers Entertainment Centre, 21 Brodie St, Hughenden QLD

When: From 8.30am

Details: 2022 Australia Day Breakfast is a whole of community event hosts our Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Ambassador speech. New to the event planning this year will be an option to live stream the celebration for those who may not be able to attend in person.

Following the event formalities, a series of ‘garden games’ will be set up out the back of the hall to encourage people to continue the Australia Day celebrations.

Contact: Flinders Shire Council [e-mail]

Etheridge Shire Australia Day celebrations

Where: Greens Park, St George Street, Georgetown QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Let us all rejoice this Australia Day in Georgetown. Etheridge Shire Council hosts their annual Australia Day event in one of the four main townships of the shire every year. In 2022, we will come together in Georgetown to reflect on Etheridge Shire‘s past, respect each other’s contribution to the present, and celebrate what it means to be an Australian.

Contact: Etheridge Shire Council [e-mail]

North Cairns Australia Day celebrations

Where: Tobruk Memorial Pool, Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Tobruk Memorial Pool will open their doors free to the public from 9am until midday to celebrate Australia Day with water games, free sausage sizzle, facepainters and more!

Contact: Cairns Regional Council [e-mail]

Roma Australia Day celebrations

Where: The Big Rig and Denise Spencer Memorial Pool, Roma QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Join us at the Big Rig, commencing with the Welcome to Country, presentation of Australia Day Awards and cutting of the Australia Day cake. Then enjoy a BBQ, live music and swim at the Roma pool.

Contact: Maranoa Regional Council [e-mail]

Injune Australia Day celebrations

Where: Injune Memorial Hall and Injune Swimming pool, Injune QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Celebrate our residents achievements with the Australia Day Awards, cutting of the Australia Day cake and morning tea! Be entertained with live music and fair dinkum Aussie fun activities. Free BBQ lunch! Then Injune Swimming Pool is open for your enjoyment!

Contact: Maranoa Regional Council [e-mail]

Dirranbandi Australia Day celebrations

Where: Dirranbandi Railway Precinct, 33 Railway St Dirranbandi QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Some years ago, Council adopted a recommendation to rotate the official Australia Day Celebrations between the various towns throughout the Shire.

Every second year the celebrations are held in St George with the alternative years celebrations rotating between Bollon, Thallon, and Dirranbandi (e.g. Bollon, St George, Thallon, St George, Dirranbandi, St George).

2022 Australia Day celebrations in Dirranbandi will consist of a small ceremony with 1 of the 6 Councillors followed by a community BBQ served by a local community group. These celebrations are for people who would not be able to attend the main celebrations in St George.

Contact: Balonne Shire Council [e-mail]

Thallon Australia Day celebrations

Where: Thallon Park, Thallon QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Some years ago, Council adopted a recommendation to rotate the official Australia Day Celebrations between the various towns throughout the Shire.

Every second year the celebrations are held in St George with the alternative years celebrations rotating between Bollon, Thallon, and Dirranbandi (e.g. Bollon, St George, Thallon, St George, Dirranbandi, St George).

2022 Australia Day celebrations in Thallon will consist of a small ceremony with 1 of the 6 Councillors followed by a community BBQ served by a local community group. These celebrations are for people who would not be able to attend the main celebrations in St George.

Contact: Balonne Shire Council [e-mail]

Ballon Australia Day celebrations

Where: Walter Austin Park Memorial, 17-19 Main St Bollon QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Some years ago, Council adopted a recommendation to rotate the official Australia Day Celebrations between the various towns throughout the Shire.

Every second year the celebrations are held in St George with the alternative years celebrations rotating between Bollon, Thallon, and Dirranbandi (e.g. Bollon, St George, Thallon, St George, Dirranbandi, St George).

2022 Australia Day celebrations in Nindigully will consist of a small ceremony with 1 of the 6 Councillors followed by a community BBQ served by a local community group. These celebrations are for people who would not be able to attend the main celebrations in St George.

Contact: Balonne Shire Council [e-mail]

Mungindi Australia Day celebrations

Where: Mungindi Park, 128-130 Barwon St Mungindi QLD

When: From 9am

Details: Some years ago, Council adopted a recommendation to rotate the official Australia Day Celebrations between the various towns throughout the Shire.

Every second year the celebrations are held in St George with the alternative years celebrations rotating between Bollon, Thallon, and Dirranbandi (e.g. Bollon, St George, Thallon, St George, Dirranbandi, St George).

2022 Australia Day celebrations in Mungindi will consist of a small ceremony with 1 of the 6 Councillors followed by a community BBQ served by a local community group. These celebrations are for people who would not be able to attend the main celebrations in St George.

Contact: Balonne Shire Council [e-mail]

Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremony

Where: Cardwell Community Hall, Brasenose Street, Cardwell QLD

When: 9.00 to 10.30am

Details: Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremony including Welcome to Country will be followed by lunch time BBQ Australia Day festivities at each of the Cassowary Coast‘s four Swimming Pool facilities – (Cardwell), Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach to provide equity, inclusion and participation across the Cassowary coast Region on the day offering free entry and entertainment.

Contact: Cassowary Coast Regional Council [e-mail]

The Australia Day citizenship ceremony

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore QLD

When: 9am

Details: The Australia Day citizenship ceremony held by Sunshine Coast Council is more just than another citizenship ceremony. This event, plus flag raising at Kings Beach and Maleny are the final components of council‘s Australia Day Programming schedule. The ceremony held on this public holiday of national significance and celebration takes on an even more special meaning for our recipients who appreciate the privilege of becoming Australian on this day of great national pride.

Contact: Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Indigenous Golf event

Where: Middlemount Golf Club Inc., Centenary Drive North, Middlemount QLD

When: 9am

Details: Indigenous Golf event including South Sea islander and other ethnicity participants on 22nd & 23rd January culminating on 26th January with community BBQ, prize giving, with live music and entertainment and with fireworks in the evening.

Contact: Middlemount Golf & Country Club Inc

Boulia Australia Day event

Where: Boulia Shire Hall, Herbert Street, Boulia QLD

When: 9am

Details: The Australia Day event will be a community social get-together with a catered breakfast and Indigenous bush tucker display, Indigenous historical display, speakers, awards and games for the children. There will be a pre -Australia Day competition where the community will be asked to send us their painting, poem or story on what Australia Day means to them as an individual.

Contact: Boulia Shire Council [e-mail]

Australia Day Celebration

Where: Council Main Office, Kaiadilt St, Wellesley Islands QLD 4892

When: 9am

Details: The Australia Day celebration will be held with the theme Reflect, Respect and Celebrate. This event will include traditional family friendly fun activities as well as Indigenous cultural fun activities beginning with a flag-raising ceremony with morning tea.

Contact: Mornington Shire Council

Australia Day Pool Celebrations

Where: Kennedy Regiment Memorial Pool, Plummer St, Charters Towers City QLD 4820

When: 9am

Details: Kick off your Australia Day Celebrations with a splash at the Kennedy Regiment Memorial Pool. It‘s the best way to cool off this Australia Day, so pack the picnic rug and beach towels and relax by the pool. There will be a free sausage sizzle, pool inflatable, games and prizes. If you are out and about this Australia Day, don‘t forget to be sun smart and slip, slop, slap, slide on sunnies, seek shade and drink plenty of water. Entry is free!

Contact: Charters Towers Regional Council [e-mail]

Mystery Bus tour

Where: Mason Wines, Hartley Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD

When: 9am

Details: The Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama is organising a Mystery Bus tour for members and families – to include Australia Day Quizzes and will be family friendly.

Contact: Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama [e-mail]

Tamil Australia Day

Where: Centenary State High School, Moolanda Street, Jindalee QLD

When: 9am

Details: TAQ is taking utmost pleasure in organising the Australia Day event to acknowledge the past success and the contributions made to our nation, and we believe it must be carried forward by the next generation Australians, either they are first-generation Australians or migrants going to be Australian. This event will help the audience to understand the values of this land and how they respect the efforts made by every Australian. During this event, we have planned to conduct flag hoist, Aboriginal music, games for the kids and adults, Feast & BBQ, and entertainment activities. It will be a full-day event for the families and friends from the wider Tamil Australian Community to celebrate Australia Day 2022. Contact: Tamil Association Queensland [e-mail]

Rolleston Aquatic Centre Australia Day

Where: Rolleston Aquatic Centre, Rolleston QLD 4702

When: 9am

Details: Family friendly, live entertainment, free community BBQ breakfast, Australia Day Awards ceremony.

Contact: Central Highlands Regional Council [e-mail]

Australian Chinese Women‘s Federation Australia Day

Where: Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLD

When: 9am

Details: ACWF would like to invite our Chinese members and local community members together to celebrate 2022 Australia Day through a cultural performance with the Chinese and Australian BBQ together. Together we Reflect, Respect, Celebrate. We‘re all part of the story.

Contact: [e-mail]

Livestreamed Citizenship Ceremony

Where: Online and at Atherton International Club, Kennedy Highway Atherton QLD

When: 9am

Details: Due to presence of COVID-19 in the community, TRC has taken steps to reduce the risk of transmission at any Australia Day event. Specifically, TRC will no longer be hosting any face-to-face event for the public, but will livestream the event instead. It has also been decided to separate the Citizenship Ceremony from the Australia Day Awards Ceremony to reduce the number of people potentially mixing in proximity. The Citizenship Ceremony will involve up to 30 persons – new citizens, staff and only one performer who will be giving the key note speech and singing the National Anthem. Light refreshments will still be provided as a number of the participants will be travelling significant distances to attend the recording.

Contact: Tablelands Regional Council [e-mail]

Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony

Where: Gatton Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton QLD

When: 9am

Details: The Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony is an inclusive event held in high regard by the local community. The combined event brings new citizens, award nominees, residents and visitors together at one community celebration on Australia Day. The event has a catered ‘brunch’ with Aussie offerings. Some traditional Australia music is performed by local musicians. The Australia Day Ambassador has a key role in the official program and stays to mix with the community for the brunch.

Contact: Lockyer Valley Regional Council [e-mail]

Australia Day at The Well

Where: The Well, 58 Highland Way, Upper Coomera QLD

When: 9am

Details: A family friendly community fun day for everyone. There will be lots of entertainment put on for the children; pony rides, face painting, Australian wildlife show, Australian crafting, jumping castle, treasure hunt and Australian

stories. For the big kids there will be some fun competitions to get involved in, delicious and diverse food from locals.

Contact: Jennie Paul [e-mail]

The Cloncurry Australia Day Ceremony

Where: Cloncurry Community Precinct, Scarr Street, Cloncurry QLD

When: 9am

Details: The Cloncurry Australia Day Ceremony will consist of citizenship presentations, community award presentations, a keynote speech from an Australia Day ambassador followed by a BBQ brunch for all attendees.

Contact: Cloncurry Shire Council [e-mail]

MiniRoos Australia Day

Where: Meakin Park, Meakin Road Slacks Creek QLD

When: 9am

Details: Football Queensland will celebrate the rich, cultural diversity of football on Australia Day. This event will attract MiniRoos (children aged 4-12) and their families and friends, junior participants, seniors through Walking Football and multicultural teams that make-up our World Game as we all come together to Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. We are one Football Family and ‘We’re all part of the story.’

Contact: Football Queensland [e-mail]

Closed Ceremony for the Unvaccinated, Citizenship Conferees and Awards Winners

Where: Mount Isa Civic Centre, West Street, Mount Isa QLD

When: 9am

Contact: Mount Isa City Council [e-mail]

Cairns Rotary Australia Day

Where: Tobruk Pool, Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD

When: 9am

Details: The event will engage with other local entities clubs and groups to provide a celebration of Australia Day. This will include Cairns Regional Council and Cairns West Rotary Club with assistance to Mossman Rotary Club. All services and supplies will be sourced locally where possible to encourage employment. Invitation to the event will be extended to other Rotary clubs in the Cairns region, their families and friends, and the broader community, including multicultural and first nations groups. Local business and traders will have the opportunity to display, promote their products.

Contact: Rotary Club of Cairns Trinity [e-mail]

Gold Coast Citizenship Ceremony

Where: The Surf Club Burleigh Heads, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD

When: 9am

Details: A multicultural, first nation and Gold Coast communities Australia Day celebration including the Local Federal Government MP Citizenship Ceremony. A central broadcast will be live-streamed across Australia and to partners overseas. Following the broadcast, local entities (Clubs or groups of Clubs) will celebrate 101 years of Rotary Volunteering in Australia and Australia Day, by recognising business and community champions during 2021. All services and supplies will be sourced locally where possible to encourage employment. Invitations to the event will be extended to awardees, their families and friends, Rotarians and the broader community, including Multi-cultural and First Nation.

Contact: Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads [e-mail]

Brisbane Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony

Where: Grange Bowls and Community Club, Sellheim Street, Grange QLD

When: 9am

Contact: Rotary Club of Brisbane Inner North [e-mail]

Hinchinbrook family friendly Australia Day

Where: Shire Hall Lane, Ingham Hinchinbrook

When: 9am

Details: Join Hinchinbrook in celebrating a family friendly Australia Day with free festivities including entertainment by the Tenors, Paul Ettore Tabone, Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Awards and cutting of the Australia Day cake.

Contact: Hinchinbrook Shire Council [e-mail]

The Well Community Centre Australia Day

Where: The Well Community Centre, Highland Way, Upper Coomera QLD 4209

When: 9am

Details: There will be lots of entertainment put on for the children, pony rides, face painting, Australian wildlife show, Australian crafting, jumping castle, treasure hunt and Australian stories. For the big kids there will be some fun competitions to get involved in, delicious and diverse food from local food vendors, live music and poetry.

Contact: CrossLife Property [e-mail]

Open Fun Day

Where: 79 Colyton Street, Torquay QLD

When: 9am

Details: An Open Fun Day for Anyone to come along. Fun games of skill, Jumping Castles, Free social tennis. Free BBQ Lunch. Canteen operating.

Contact: Geoff Arnell [e-mail]

Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards Ceremony and Citizenship Ceremony

Where: Gatton Shire Hall, 52 North Street Gatton QLD

When: 9am

Details: It‘s Australia Day, and the community is invited to come together to acknowledge the people that make the Lockyer Valley a great place to live, work and play and to welcome new citizens to the region. On Wednesday 26 January, we will gather as a community for the Australia Day Awards Ceremony from 9am, followed by the Citizenship Ceremony from 11am.

Contact: Colleen Daniel [e-mail]

Community Morning tea with The Rotary Club of Loganholme

Where: Shailer Pioneer Park, Harley Street Shailer Park QLD

When: 9am

Details: Community Morning tea with The Rotary Club of Loganholme at the Shailer Pioneer Park. Coffee, Water and Poppers to supplied with Lamingtons for the local community.

Contact: Rotary Club of Loganholme [e-mail]

Community morning tea with The Rotary Club of Beenleigh

Where: Doug Larsen Park, 41 Logan Street Beenleigh QLD 4207

When: From 9:30am

Details: Community Morning tea with The Rotary Club of Beenleigh at the Doug Larson Park Beenleigh Park. Coffee, Water and Poppers to supplied with Lamingtons for the local community.

Contact: Rotary Club of Loganholme [e-mail]

Originally published as MEGA LIST: Queensland Australia Day 2022 celebrations