Australia Day event funding available

The Australia Day Council, in collaboration with state and territory governments, is supporting local councils with $8 million in grants for the delivery of Australia Day 2021 events.

The Covid Safe Australia Day $20,000 grants are available to fund additional event staff, measures to enforce social distancing, additional cleaning or practical items such as hand sanitiser, consistent with health orders.

There are also $1000 grants for Australia Day Branding. Free Australia Day-branded "Reflect. Respect. Celebrate" artwork is also available to download. and includes artwork for banners, bunting, posters, tablecloths and napkins.