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Australia Day Events in Dorset MunicipalityNorth East Tasmania
Dorset Municipality North East Tasmania
• Located in the North East of Tasmania, Dorset municipality covers 3,200 square kilometers with a population of 7,300
• The main service hub for the region is Scottsdale – approximately 1 hours drive from Launceston
• Local industry was historically based on gold and tin mining as well as timber and farming – now in transition
Dorset Municipality North East Tasmania
• Located in the North East of Tasmania, Dorset municipality covers 3,200 square kilometers with a population of 7,300
• The main service hub for the region is Scottsdale – approximately 1 hours drive from Launceston
• Local industry was historically based on gold and tin mining as well as timber and farming – now in transition
• Natural attractions e.g. tall forests, walking tracks, agricultural landscapes, unspoilt beaches
• Emerging wine and food region including Pipers Brook Vineyard and Jansz Tasmania
• Home to the world class Bridestowe Lavender Farm
• World renowned Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm Golf Courses
• Trail of the Tin Dragon• Planned Mountain Bike Trails• For more information:
www.northeasttasmania.com.au
Dorset MunicipalityTourism
Dorset MunicipalityTownship of Bridport
• The north east’s relaxed “Village by the Sea” overlooks Anderson Bay in close proximity to Barnbougle golf courses
• Population of 1500 swells to 4,000 during summer
• Boasts safe secluded swimming beaches, accessible nature walks, fresh seafood and growing retail sector
• The venue for Dorset Municipality’s Australia Day Events
Dorset MunicipalityCivic Ceremony
• Held in Bridport, outdoors at the Village Green from 10am on Australia Day
• Formal addresses by the Mayor of Dorset, Australia Day Ambassador and State Politician
• Presentations awarded for Young Citizen of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year
• Nominees receive Certificates of Appreciation and School Awards are presented to students from each of our 5 schools
Dorset MunicipalityAustralia Day Ambassadors
• 2009: Sarah Fitz-Gerald AM – Winner of 5 Women's Squash World Open Titles
• 2010: Damian Brown – Olympic Weight Lifter
• 2011: John Quinn – Elite Sports Coach
• 2012: Perry Crosswhite AM – Head of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association
• 2013: Deborah De Williams – founder of Running Pink and Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2011
• Family oriented event running in various formats by local community groups since 2000 and handed to Council in 2004.
• Held on Croquet Lawn Beach, Bridport the event attracts up to 2500 attendees including locals, holiday makers and day trippers
• Australia Day Ambassadors are encouraged to take part in activities such as mud wrestling, sand sculpting, air guitar, sack race, tug o war and … the jelly drop!
Dorset MunicipalityNorth East Tasmania
www.dorset.tas.gov.au
www.northeasttasmania.com.au
Auburn City Council
Introduction
Steffan Jurd
Community Events Coordinator
Auburn City Council
Sydney Olympic Park
Auburn community
Auburn community
• Population of 80,000• Over 120 different cultures within LGA• 57% of people born overseas• 27% arrived within last 5 years• Highest proportion of Refugee settlers in NSW
Demographics of Auburn LGA
Many Cultures, One Community
Many Cultures, One Community
Thank You
AUSTRALIA DAY
SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLANDAustralia's most sustainable region - vibrant, green, diverse
Who we are
Waterways
113 kilometres
Parks and bushland
Over 13,000 hectares
Gross Regional Product
$10 billion
Rateable properties
155,830 (as at Jan 2012)
Tourist arrivals
2.9 million Domestic; 237,530 International and 5 million day trips [2011/12]
Council budget
$7.7 million [2012/13]
Council size
4th largest in Australia
Who we are
Our team
Civic and Community Events Team, Customer Relations Branch, Community Services DepartmentOperational delivery:2 x Senior Event OfficersJanine Symons & Katherine Morgan2 x Event OfficersJodie Feaver & Cheryl Pattison
What we do
• Australia Day awards program and event 1 SEO + 1 EO
• Australia Day community celebration 1 SEO + 1 EO
• Australia Day citizenship ceremony 2 x EO
• Community grants program run by Community Development team
Awards program and event
Program
Awards open 3 September to 28 December
Presentation ceremony held on Friday 25 January
Awards program and event
Categories
Category Nominated Withdrew Community 42 Sport and Recreation 6 Citizen of the Year 8 1 Creative 5 Environment 7 Young Citizen 4 Senior Citizen 27 1
TOTALS 99 2 97
Awards program and event
Criteria
Entrants will be judged against each of the criteria listed. Timeframes for length of service / contribution / activity must be demonstrated for all categories.
Citizen of the YearOutstanding contribution or achievement by an individual aged between 26 – 65 years on 26 January 20XX. The winner will be an inspirational role model and display continued excellence in their field and in the community. Assessment Criteria - Demonstrated achievement in one or more of the following: • personal, academic or professional achievements • contribution in the relevant field • demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity • personal interests and community involvement • contribution to the development of the Sunshine Coast community and/or economy • contributions being completed on a voluntary basis or exceeding the normal requirements of the
nominee’s paid work
Awards program and event
Marketing
Media partnerships were sought which enabled $21,000 of print and television in-kind support for a total spend of $13,000
Entries up 26% on last year
Awards program and event
Feedback
86% of nominations were received online
Word of Mouth, local paper, television and in the post were the top four channels for hearing about the awards
Awards program and event
Financials
Budget $30,000
Spend $28,131
Program $16,685
Event $11,445
Awards program and event
Judging
Spreadsheet sent to each
judge for scoring
Scored entries
returned to council
Scores collated and
averaged
Entries collated into
précis spreadsheet
Judging panel
moderation
Awards program and event
Presentation event
Sunshine Coast Youth OrchestraJohn Major MC Sofie FormicaWelcome to CountryAustralia Day Ambassador
Awards program and event
Presentation event
Australia day events
Citizenship
Largest ceremony annually
MC Heather Foord LGAQ Ambassador
Australia Day Ambassador Hetty Johnston
Presiding Officer Mayor Mark Jamieson
177 Candidates 400+ guests
Australia day events
Community celebrations
Wet, wet, wet!
Free family entertainment popular
Australia day events
The future
$40,000+
Officers’ time
1. Smaller community activity at
Kings Beach
2. Portfolio management of
community events
