The Palaszczuk Government is inviting all Queenslanders to Queensland's 163rd birthday, announcing funding for 15 community-led celebrations.
Marking Queensland's official separation from New South Wales as an independent colony in 1859, Acting Premier Steven Miles said Queensland Day (6 June) is an opportunity for all Queenslanders to commemorate and share the many compelling stories of our state.
"Each year, on and around 6 June, Queenslanders come together in a variety of ways to celebrate Queensland's unique history, culture, industry and achievements," the Acting Premier said.
"In 2022, the Queensland Government will once again be encouraging participation in Queensland Day through a number of inclusive community celebrations, supported by the Queensland Day Sponsorship Program.
"From sporting competitions and family fun days, to multicultural festivals, baking competitions and colourful parades, our Queensland Day events reflect the diverse and active interests of Queenslanders.
"This June, I'm excited for Queenslanders of all ages − from all backgrounds and communities − to show up and share their love of our brilliant, resilient state."
Queensland Day events will be hosted across Queensland between 4 and 12 June 2022.
The successful recipients of funding for the 2022 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program are:
- Algester Parkinson Lions Club - QLDay Family Fun Day 2022 (5 June 2022)
- Burdekin Shire Council - Queensland Day Fun and Fitness Expo (5 June 2022)
- Captain Creek Community Sport and Recreation Club - Queensland Day at the Creek Family Fun Day (5 June 2022)
- Charters Towers Regional Council - Queensland Day - Celebrating the Faces and Places of Charters Towers (5 June 2022)
- Malanda Chamber of Commerce - Queensland Family Fun Day (5 June 2022)
- McKinlay Shire Council - Queensland Day 2022 Outback Family Fun Day (4 June 2022)
- Mount Isa City Council - Queensland Day (5 June 2022)
- Multicultural Australia Ltd - Queensland Day LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2022 (10 June 2022)
- Multicultural Families Organisation Inc - Queensland Day Festival - Multicultural Village Gold Coast (4 June 2022)
- Paroo Shire Council - The Queensland Day Paroo Pursuit - Family Edition (4 June 2022)
- Queensland Chinese United Council - 'We are all Queenslanders' Queensland Day Community Fun Day 2022 (12 June 2022)
- Ravenshoe and District Chamber of Commerce Inc - Ravenshoe Queensland Day Tournament Weekend (4 to 6 June 2022)
- Scenic Rim Regional Council - Queensland Day Family Fun Day (5 to 9 June 2022)
- Wide Bay Advocacy Inc - Walk for Queensland Day (4 June 2022)
- Yandina and District Historical Society Inc - Queensland Day Celebrations in Yandina (4 June 2022)
Applications for the 2022 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program opened in June 2021, with community groups throughout Queensland invited to seek funding of up to $15,000 for events and initiatives celebrating Queensland Day.
