Australia Day

Happyyyyy Australia day 2023 ♡ hh♡

   Australia Day is a g’day, mate, to celebrate all things about the Land Down Under. Aussies the 26,000,000 of us observe the anniversary of the country’s settlement in 1788. 

   Australia is widely deemed as a great place to live and a top travel destination. We have so much to learn, see, do and appreciate about our lucky Country. It is said that Australia is the the oldest, driest and flattest inhabited continent in the world

   King Island Australia Day Celebrations 11am – 4pm at the Skate Park / War Memorial Park in Currie.

   The day will include presentations of the King Island Citizen of the year, young Citizen and Group.

   King Island Council will support local producers, giving every attendee a $5 voucher to spend at any stall.

    Activities include Colour Run and unveiling of Foundations to Flourish’s Gratitude 1601 Project.

    Free large garden games in the park, Live music, market stalls and local food. Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

https://kingisland.tas.gov.au/?s=Australia+day

   Australian Ambassador Adam Drake, interview with Wade Roskam 100.5FM local radio station on King Island.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NBcU_XdHKs

      About Adam Drake - Company Director

Balanced Choice, established since July 2014 in Darwin.

     At Balanced Choice, we believe it is essential to maintain balance of the body, mind, and spirit. We run well-being workshops and promote living in a way that nourishes each of these elements. By making positive choices and structuring our days with healthy balance in mind, we are able to live our best lives and achieve our goals.

https://www.balancedchoice.org/

   Adam loves the beautiful King Island, making a short film upon arrival.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-drake-0626a3103_lighthouses-exploring-leaningin-activity-7023881508302057473-HweU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

   The annual marking of the 26th January is an important date in Australia's history and has changed over time: starting as a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolving, into what is now a celebration of Australia that reflects the nation's diverse people.  

   Australia Day continues to be hugely popular, it is said that three in four Australians believe this public holiday has a bigger meaning beyond being just a day off.

   Over half of all Australians participate in Australia Day attending organised events, or getting together with family and friends.  

   On this day, over 16,000 new Australians become Citizens.

AUSTRALIA DAY TIMELINE 

65,000 Years Ago

People inhabit Australia

The oldest evidence of human inhabitants on the continent.

1644

New Holland

Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman, mapped the northern coast of Australia and gave the continent the name New Holland.

1901

Commonwealth formed

Six British colonies agreed to form the Commonwealth of Australia and their Constitution governs things impacting the nation as a whole.

1938

Protests

On January 26, Aboriginal people protested against Australia Day, calling it “Day of Mourning.”

Source National today

2023

Let's celebrate what's great on King Island Tasmania Australia!!

♡ hh♡