A message from the Chairman of the Australia Day Council NT Heather Sjoberg
There is lots of evidence that celebrations on Australia Day make Territorians proud to be Australian.
Almost everyone in the Territory has heard of Australia Day. Almost everyone in the Territory has a public holiday to celebrate Australia Day. A high proportion of Territorians attend organised events on Australia Day. And there are many volunteers who work on an Australia Day event.
Australia Day is about partying, flag waving, citizenship ceremonies, marching bands, unlikely competitions, cricket matches and backyard barbeques. But it is also about reflecting on what is great about Australia and being Australian.
Whatever you do on Australia Day think about how you might contribute to make this a better country. It is a lucky country and we have been fortunate to live here and to benefit from its rich natural resources and its largely peaceful history. But it is our contribution that will build the nation - that will make it an even better place to live.
We hope that you make it to one of our events in the Northern Territory today and that you will feel pride in your country and that you will strive to make a meaningful contribution to the future of your community and your country.
