Australia Day 2021
This year’s Australia Day Celebrations will be different to those in previous years.
As we are unable to gather as usual, Council has made some changes and we are pleased to announce that you will still be able to celebrate with us by joining us online.
The Australia Day Awards Ceremony and the Citizenship Ceremony will still be held in the Picton Botanic Gardens, but our first objective is everyone’s safety so this year you will need a ticket to attend.
Tickets & Live Stream
Tickets will be available via Eventbrite from 11 January. There will only be 300 tickets available, so you will need to get online early to secure a ticket.
If you’re unable to get one of the limited tickets don’t worry, Council will be streaming the ceremony live. Visit our Australia Day live Stream page to watch.
Competitions and Activities
There will be online competitions for:
If you're celebrating Australia Day in the Dilly Make sure to tag #wollondillyaustraliaday when sharing your pictures online.
Cooking With Ally and Mary
Wollondilly Shire is home to a range of diverse cultures. Learn how to cook with Ally and Mary below and see how different cultures celebrate Australia Day.
Cooking With Ally Dench
Cooking With Mary Zanatta
Australia Day Ambassador
Professor Neil Weste is the Australia Day 2021 ambassador. Professor Weste was a key contributor in the development of Wi-Fi, has made a significant impact in engineering excellence.
Read more about Professor Weste.
Australian National Anthem
The Australian National Anthem is an important symbol that signifies the unity of all Australians. Take a look at the Australian National Anthem that we sing today.
Australia Day Nominations
Nominations for Australia Day 2021 have now closed.
Council is in the process of reviewing the Australia Day Nomination Categories, watch this space further details.
Contact
Any queries please contact councils event team (02) 4677 1100 or email Events.
