Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General
The Federal Government has provided more than $10 million in financial support for hundreds of Australia Day 2025 community events in every state and territory.
Australia Day gives us time to connect with family, friends and community - a day to celebrate the freedoms we share and the values and beliefs we hold.
It is a day to reflect on our complete and complex history, to acknowledge the past, and respect and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' history and continuing culture.
In capital cities, funding is supporting more than 20 iconic events bringing people together to reflect, respect and celebrate the common bonds we share as Australians.
In suburbs, regional centres and rural, regional and remote communities across the country more than 730 inclusive events (a 15% increase over last year) will take place.
These events are being organised by 400 local councils, government entities and not-for-profit organisations. All delivered through the Community Events Grant Program, run by the National Australia Day Council.
Under the Program, eligible applicants were able to apply for a fixed grant of $10,000 to deliver inclusive events on our national day.
To encourage more inclusive and respectful engagement, an additional $5,000 was made available for events that include significant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elements.
Grant-funded events by local councils and community groups are vital to representing the true diversity of Australia and to providing communities the opportunity to reflect, respect and celebrate their way.
Funding eligibility has been expanded for 2025 to ensure our national day is inclusive of the stories and histories of all Australians, including those from regional, rural and remote communities.
To get involved and find Australia Day events happening near you, go to Australia Day Events(link is external) .
