Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony 2025

Celebrate Community, Courage, and Connection in the Macleay Valley

Join us on Sunday, 26 January 2025, at the Slim Dusty Centre for the Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony—a time to honour the people, stories, and achievements that make our region exceptional.

Event Details

• Breakfast: Enjoy a morning meal provided by Rotary (donations welcomed) and a coffee cart operating from 9 AM.
• Ceremony: Official proceedings commence at 10 AM.
• Livestream: the event will also be broadcast live on the Kempsey Shire Council Facebook Page 

Special Guest
We are proud to welcome Mark Morrison OAM as our Australia Day Ambassador. Mark’s remarkable career in education, including his leadership across three Kempsey schools, exemplifies the values of dedication, service, and making a difference.

Celebrate Our Community

• Welcoming New Citizens: Be part of this meaningful moment as the Macleay Valley’s newest residents take their pledge to become Australian citizens, embracing a future in our vibrant community.
• Honouring Local Excellence: Witness the presentation of the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Local Hero awards, celebrating individuals whose actions inspire and uplift us all.
• Introducing the Reconciliation Award: This new accolade highlights those contributing to unity and understanding, fostering stronger connections in our diverse community.

The Macleay Valley is more than a beautiful place—it is a community built on respect, hard work, and shared purpose. Australia Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values that connect us and the people who make this region a truly special part of the country.

We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate what it means to call the Macleay Valley home.

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When

Location

The Slim Dusty Centre, 490 Macleay Valley Way, Kempsey, 2440, View Map