Gympie is loaded with activities for the whole family this Australia Day

Australia Day is this Sunday, 26 January and to celebrate, several events will be held across the region thanks to Gympie Regional Council.

Members of the community are encouraged to come along to the 2020 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. 

The event will be held from 9am at the Gympie Civic Centre and will acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond for their community. 

The day will also officially welcome new Australian citizens who now call Gympie home. 

This is a free event, and light refreshments will be provided. 

For bookings, visit www.eventfinda.com.au/2020/australia-day-awards-gympie/gympie

Once the celebrations have concluded, residents across the region will be able to keep cool with free entry to participating local swimming pools.   

Participating pools include:  

• Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre (8am-5pm) 

• Kandanga Swimming Pool (11am-5pm) 

• Kilkivan Swimming Pool (11am-5pm) 

• Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool (9am-5pm)  

There will also be a variety of Australia Day themed activities at each location.    

To find out more, contact your local pool or visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au

If you’re looking for something a little more extreme, head to the new Youth Precinct from 10am and check out the Australian Skateboarding League’s National Park Championship, delivered by Skate Australia in partnership with the YMCA.

This event will feature both male and female skaters who are competing for qualifying points towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

This event is proudly supported by Gympie Regional.

For more information, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au or check out Council’s Facebook page.