Australia Day 2025 Community Celebration

Sunday 26th January 2025


Get ready for a fun-filled day at the pool! 🌊

 

This year's Australia Day celebration are set to be the biggest yet; with all day pool access, free breakfast and dinner, live music and an Aussie film night under the stars.

 

All entry, events and catering are FREE.

 

☕ 7:30am Aussie Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty Australian breakfast, including a sausage sizzle, bacon & eggs, fruit platters and beverages. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.

🌱 Waste-free event    Bring your own reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery! To cut down on the amount of single-use plastics and waste going into landfill, we're asking everyone to bring their own plates, cups and utensils. A wash station will be provided on-site so you can wash and reuse to fully enjoy the day. Please do not bring any glass, ceramics or cans into the event.

 

🌊 All Day Pool Entry

Take a dip in the pool anytime between 7:30am to 8pm. From 8pm onward is for ages 10+ only.

Children under 5: Must be constantly supervised and remain within arms reach. If the child is in the water, the parent/guardian must be in the water too.

Children under 10: must be accompanied into the facility and constantly supervised by a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must have a clear view of the child at all times.

Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.

 

🏆 8:45am Citizen Awards

Come celebrate our locals and their achievements within the community.

 

🦘 9:30am Citizenship Ceremony

A big welcome to all our new fellow Australians in this very special Australia Day citizenship ceremony.

 

🎪 12:30pm Inflatable Obstacle Course

The wildly popular inflatable obstacle course is back again from 12:30 midday to 2:30pm. For ages 10+ only.

 

🎶 4:00pm Live Music 

Talented local artists Charlie Youngson and MDV Music will be performing all evening from 4pm onwards.

 

🥗 5:30pm Multicultural Buffet

Partake in a delicious buffet with flavours from across the world.

🌱 Waste-free event    Bring your own reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery! To cut down on the amount of single-use plastics and waste going into landfill, we're asking everyone to bring their own plates, cups and utensils. A wash station will be provided on-site so you can wash and reuse to fully enjoy the day. Please do not bring any glass, ceramics or cans into the event.

 

🎬 8:00pm Film Night  

⭐ Ages 10+ only

Enjoy a movie under the stars while relaxing in the pool in an Australia Day special Summer Outdoor Film Festival. This time we'll be watching RAMS, an Australian drama-comedy about two feuding sheep farming brothers.

Bring your own inflatable chairs and floaties to watch the movie from the pool, or feel free to bring a blanket and pillow for the night.

This is an alcohol and smoking-free event.

 

Sponsored by the National Australia Day Council.

Event Details

Time: From 7:30am

Location: Bridgetown Aquatic Centre

Venue: Bridgetown Leisure Centre

Cost: FREE

Category: General

Type: General

Audience: All Ages

Event Date(s)

  • Sunday 26th January 2025

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