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Australia Day, 26 January, is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.
On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we love about Australia: land, sense of fair go, lifestyle, democracy, the freedoms we enjoy but particularly our people.
Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation. From our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - who have been here for more than 65,000 years - to those who have lived here for generations, to those who have come from all corners of the globe to call our country home.
The marking of 26 January is an important date in Australia's history and has changed over time: starting as a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolving into what is now a celebration of Australia that reflects the nation's diverse people.
Australia Day continues to be hugely popular, with 3 in 4 Australians believing it has a bigger meaning beyond being just a day off.
More than half of all Australians participate in Australia Day attending events organised by State Governments, local councils, community groups or getting together with family and friends. In addition, over 16,000 new Australians become citizens on Australia Day.
National Australia Day Council Limited
Now Let's Get Our Aussie On! SELFIE + WRITING CHALLENGE! 😎
Team Australia have set up two competitions/games to participate in over the week leading to Australia Day.
Firstly, we will be holding a SELFIE CHALLENGE! This will involve taking a selfie with some form of Australian symbol that you think best represents Australia and Australia Day. This can be anything from artwork, beer, inflatable thong or even an iconic location.
Rules:
- Title: Australia Day Selfie Challenge - (your own words)
- Must be a selfie
- Must have something in the picture that symbolizes Australia/Australia Day
- Must be posted before the end of Australia Day
- Must post link in the comments of this post
- Must include hashtags: #australiadayselfie #teamaustralia
Still unsure? Just ask for help in the comments/on discord.
Secondly, we will be holding a WRITING CHALLENGE! This will involve writing up a piece about Australia Day and what it means to you. There is no right or wrong answer, purely your perspective on what this day means for you, and how you celebrate.
Rules:
- Title: Australia Day Writing Challenge - (your own words)
- Must include what Australia day MEANS to you and HOW do you celebrate.
- Must be posted before the end of Australia Day
- Must post link in the comments of this post
- Must include hashtag: #australiadaywriteup #teamaustralia
Still unsure? Just ask for help in the comments/on discord.
Prizes
SELFIE CHALLENGE
1st: 5 SBD
WRITING CHALLENGE
1st: 8 SBD
Most Bogan Write-Up: 2 SBD (Judged by @Gohba.handcrafts)
Disclaimer
Obviously, these are optional. There is no obligation on entering the contests. Furthermore, you DO NOT need to enter both. If you feel like doing one, and not the other, that is perfectly alright. Just please be clear on contest rules and make sure to include appropriate title and hashtags in correlation to which contest you are entering. Also, to be clear, you CAN enter both :)
The winner will be announced during the week following Australia Day. Gives us some time to look through all the entries and also recover from any Aussie Day antics.
Make sure to post your links in the comments of this post when completed.
You have a week until Australia Day, so get brainstorming and posting! 🧐
Thank you and Goodluck!