Posted on January 09 2018
Actors, musicians, community leaders and media personalities are among the South Australians who’ll be leading Australia Day celebrations across our state this year.
The Australia Day Ambassador program sends high achieving Australians to over 300 community celebrations nationwide every Australia Day. Ambassadors are past recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards, sportspeople, scientists, businesspeople, actors and community workers who provide inspiration and pride to Australia Day events and activities.
The Interim Executive Officer of the Australia Day Council of South Australia Emma Chidlow, said that the Australia Day Ambassador program is an opportunity for all Australians, particularly those in regional areas, to meet and gain inspiration from Australian achievers who come from all walks of life.
“These great Australians bring their experiences and stories to local communities, adding another element to local celebrations. Australia Day Ambassadors are also given insight into the local traditions and attractions by the local communities they visit.”
“Australia Day is a time of year to get together. There are many different ways to celebrate with over 100 different events being held in South Australia” Ms Chidlow said.
“Our Australia Day Ambassadors are great role models in our communities who enhance local celebrations around South Australia as well as increase awareness of what the day means.”
Ms Chidlow said most of the Ambassadors would attend either council celebrations or citizenship ceremonies in their host council, with details for each region and the host council included below:
Host Council Ambassador
Adelaide City Council Darrell Tree CV (First recipient of the Cross of Valour)
Adelaide Hills Ivan Copley (Indigenous Community worker & Australian of the Year (South Australia) 2009
Adelaide Plains John Halbert AM MBE (Australian Rules Legend & Senior Australian of the Year (SA) 2009
Barossa Council Lyn Hill (Co-Founder of Dragon Boat Racing for survivors of breast cancer)
Campbelltown City Council Carole Whitelock (Columnist, MC & former Radio ABC commentator)
District Council of Ceduna Samela Harris (South Australian journalist, critic and blogger)
City of Charles Sturt Edgar Agius (Community leader)
Coorong District Council Prof Don Bursill (Water Management Expert)
Copper Coast Council Dr Lynn Arnold AO (Former CEO of Anglicare & former SA Premier)
District Council of Elliston David Malinda (Agricultural Scientist & Educator)
Regional Council of Goyder Steve Foster (International award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, mandolin & harmonica player)
Grant District Council John Shepherd AM (Executive Director, Operation Flinders)
City of Holdfast Bay Mem Fox (Children’s book author)
District Council of Loxton/Waikerie Bruce Mellett (Former Breakfast Host & Regional Manager for ABC Radio, Riverland)
Mid Murray Council Neil Kerley AM (AFL player, coach & sporting personality)
District Council of Mt Barker Dr Deane Hutton (Futurist and science show presenter)
City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Michael O’Connell APM (Commissioner for Victim’s Rights)
District Council of Orroroo Carrieton Legh Davis (Investment adviser, former Parliamentarian and Fundraiser)
City of Playford Paul Rosenweig OAM (Retired Army officer, historian and biographer)
Port Lincoln City Council Michael Angelakis (TV personality, businessman and chef)
Port Adelaide Enfield Council Barry Lewis (Police Superintendent and SANFL Umpire)
Port Pirie Regional Council John (Jack) Cahill (AFL Player, Coach & Sporting Personality)
Southern Mallee District Council (Pinnaroo) Prof Peter Langridge (Agricultural Scientist specialising in plant molecular biology and the science of plant breeding)
Southern Mallee District Council (Lameroo) Anthony Fioravanti (SA Police Superintendent of Eastern Adelaide Local Service area)
Tatiara District Council Peter Goers OAM (Media Personality – ABC Adelaide)
City of Unley Dr Rob Morrison OAM (Scientist and former host of the Curiosity Show)
Wakefield Regional Council William (Bill) Denny AM BM (Veteran and Community advocate)
City of West Torrens Des Ryan (e-Journalist and writer)
District Council of Yankalilla Francene Connor (Events, Marketing & Public Relations expert)
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