Councillor Lazar said Fairfield City residents could enjoy several, safe, family-friendly Australia Day events this month, with most being free.
The Council's celebration program will kick off on Australia Day eve on 25 January with the Canley Heights Australia Day Eve Fireworks from 9pm, Wednesday night at the Canley Heights Town Centre,
Australia Day is where we celebrate this country's unity and diversityCarmen Lazar
On Thursday, 26 January, there will be a Citizenship ceremony where many people will be proud to call themselves Australian.
There are awards' presentations including Fairfield City’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2023. Also, many awards will be presented to members of the community for their voluntary and humanitarian work.
The Prairewood Leasure Centre will open its doors to families for free from 10am.
Fairfield Leisure Centre will also open its doors at 10am and entry is free to all family members. There will be a DJ on site.
Fairfield Youth and Community Centre have many free activities including trampolines, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, DJ and more!
Ms Lazar urged the Assyrian community when they are out on a picnic or at an outdoor gathering, to take an Australian flag iwth them to show their appreciation to Australia, which had welcomed them with open arms.
Assyrians should post their activities on social media to show the world how proud they were to live in this beautiful country of fairness, freedom and opportunities, she said.
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