Australia Day Ambassadors have been announced who will join local communities for a day of meaningful celebrations.
Glen Innes Seven Council Australia Day Ambassador will be screenwriter and producer Peter Herbert, keynote speaker and golfer Gary Dawson is Gwydir Shire Ambassador at Warialda, while Uralla Shire will welcome Children’s author Susanne Gervay.
Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador is yet to be confirmed but it’s hoped this will be revealed this week.
Ambassadors participate in a variety of events to connect with communities and encourage locals to come together on Australia Day to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate the Australian spirit.
Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham said: “These NSW Australia Day Ambassadors represent the heart
and soul of our state and showcase the community spirit that we celebrate in NSW.
“Our ambassadors are an integral part of the Australia Day in NSW program and will take part in events and
activities in communities right around the state.
“I look forward to seeing this year’s group of accomplished Australians inspire communities and unite us as we
come together as a nation to respect and reflect.”
Hosted by NSW local councils, the Australia Day Ambassadors will share personal stories of what being Australian
means to them.
Australia Day Ambassador, NSW Young Australian of the Year 2013 and former NRL player Corey Payne said:
“Being an Australia Day Ambassador is an opportunity to connect with people across NSW and celebrate the
resilience, kindness and inclusiveness that make our country so special.
“It’s inspiring to witness the pride and passion that NSW communities bring as they come together to reflect on
what makes our country unique.”
Now in its 34th year, the NSW Australia Day Ambassador Program is the largest in the country. The program
bolsters the Australia Day events and activities in Sydney with Australia Day Ambassadors encouraging
communities across NSW to come together to reflect, respect and celebrate.
