Ceremonies, events and entertainment will be held in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Arcadia, and Murchison.
Celebrations around the region will invite members of the community to come together in a safe manner to reflect, respect and celebrate our nation.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Councillor Kim O’Keeffe, encouraged all residents to celebrate what it means to be Australian.
“Australia Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“Over the past year our community and the nation has faced fire, flood, drought and the coronavirus pandemic. Australia Day presents us with a welcome opportunity to reflect on our recent challenges, respect those who put others before themselves and celebrate our nation’s resilience and unity.
“We also understand Australia Day is not a day of celebration for all. The day provides an opportunity to acknowledge, learn and understand our nation’s past and to reflect on the history, traditions and cultures of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
“Australia Day is a day for people from every walk of life to celebrate the things we love about our country.”
The following events will take place in Greater Shepparton:
Shepparton
Where: The Queen’s Gardens
When: 8.30 am
The citizenship ceremony will also be conducted and Australia Day awards will be presented.
Arcadia
Where: Arcadia Community Hall
When: 8.00am
Dookie
Where: CWA Gardens Dookie
When: 7.00am
Mooroopna
Where: Ferrari Park
When: 10.30am
Murchison
Where: Murchison Swimming Pool
When: 8.00am
Tatura
Where: Tatura Italian Social Club.
When: 9.00am
Covid-19 safe measure will be adhered during events.
Attendees must not attend (or leave immediately) if they have any illness or symptoms of Covid-19.
Attendees must not attend if they have had close contact with a known or suspected case of Covid-19. Even if mild.
Attendees must not attend if they have been at a registered hotspot or returned from overseas travel in the last 14 days.
This event will be using QR codes for contact tracing and attendees must check in on arrival.
You must remain seated unless going to and from the facility.
Attendees will be limited and will have to follow social distancing regulations of 1.5meters.
The events will have hand sanitiser provided, however, all attendees are encouraged to bring their own.
