Expression of Interest – Host Council’s official Australia Day celebrations

In accordance with Council’s PO105 Council Ceremonies and Civic Events Policy, Progress Associations and Community Groups across Yorke Peninsula are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to host Yorke Peninsula Council’s formal Australia Day celebrations.

This important annual event includes the presentation of the region’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, and Award for Active Citizenship. Council is seeking to rotate hosting across the Peninsula, supporting local communities and providing opportunities for fundraising and increased visitation on the public holiday (26 January).

The successful incorporated body will work collaboratively with Council to deliver the event, including providing the venue, catering, and arranging professional photography. Council will submit a funding application to the National Australia Day Council in partnership with the successful host, with the final event budget subject to the outcome of this grant.

Communities that already host local Australia Day events or awards ceremonies are encouraged to consider combining these with Council’s official ceremony to maximise attendance and fundraising opportunities.

Please complete the following EOI form to be considered for hosting the upcoming Australia Day Award Ceremony. The 2027 application closes at 5pm on 14 August 2026.

For enquiries, please contact admin@yorke.sa.gov.au.

Organisation:

Name(Required)

You must be an incorporated body

Primary Contact:

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Proposed Event Details:

Start Time(Required)

End Time(Required)

Venue(Required)

Venue Type(Required)

Venue Type - Other(Required)

Catering(Required)

Do you propose to include any additional entertainment or other attractions as part of the event?(Required)

Yes

Additional entertainment/other attractions(Required)

Have you arranged (or are you willing to arrange) a professional photographer to capture the event?(Required)

All photos taken must be made available for full, no-cost usage by Yorke Peninsula Council, and must be supplied to the Yorke Peninsula Country Times with full names, left-to-right, the day before publishing.

Yes

Event Run Sheet(Required)

Including ability for presentation of Council awards.

How will you help market the event to ensure maximum attendance (and hence maximum benefit to your town)?(Required)

Tell us in 200 words or less why your Progress Association or Community Group is excited to host the next Yorke Peninsula Council Australia Day event(Required)

I declare that I have authority to complete this Expression of Interest form on behalf of my organisation, and that all information provided is truthful. I agree to work with Yorke Peninsula Council on any necessary aspects of the event that may require Council’s input.

Untitled(Required)

I agree to the above declaration