AUSTRALIA Day is set to be jam-packed this Saturday with several fun, free, family friendly activities being held across the municipality to celebrate the national day.
City of Casey mayor Janet Halsall said Australia Day would be a great time to catch up with family and friends and celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.
“Australia Day is a national day of celebration and is a special time to celebrate our origins and achievements,” she said.
“It’s also a great opportunity for us to re-commit our efforts to make Australia an even better place in the future.”
One of the activities on offer on Australia Day is a free showerhead swap over being held at Pioneers Park in Berwick and at Actively Diverse celebrations at Doveton’s Betula Reserve.
“As part of our commitment to make Australia an even better place, I encourage residents to swap their old showerheads and get brand new, water-efficient ones for free.
“As everyone would be aware, our nation is experiencing a severe drought and we must all make an effort to conserve one of our most precious resources,” Cr Halsall said.
“Our Casey Youth Ambassadors will be on-hand in Berwick and Doveton between 11am to 3pm to undertake a showerhead swap over.
“Their aim is to swap around 1000 showerheads, so residents can play their part in making a difference to our water supplies and our future.”
Residents can participate in the showerhead exchange by bringing in their old showerheads and South East Water account to Pioneers Park in Berwick or Betula Reserve in Doveton on Australia Day, Saturday 26 January.
Some of the great celebrations in Casey on Australia Day include:
Actively Diverse – Doveton Australia Day Celebrations
This event will have free live music, cultural dance performances, healthy food stalls, sporting activities, arts and craft workshops, roving entertainment and much more. It will be held at the Betula Reserve, Kidds Road, Doveton, from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free. Phone 9791 4760.
Sunset Cinema – Tooradin Australia Day Celebrations
Free open air cinema featuring the family friendly movie Ratatouille, rated PG, as well as face painting, live entertainment, stalls and flag raising. The cinema is at Sawtell’s Inlet, Tooradin and the film will be shown at 7pm. Entry is free. Phone 5998 3699.
Pioneers Park – Berwick Australia Day Celebrations
Free live entertainment, performances, damper making, flag raising, activities, horse coach rides, whip cracking demonstrations and stalls at Pioneers Park, corner Peel Street and Lyall Road, Berwick, from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free. Phone 0418 320 091.
Cranbourne Activity Day
Experience the facilities of the Casey Indoor Leisure Complex with free sample activities including sport, recreation and performing arts. The Leisure Complex will come alive with live entertainment, a community barbecue, stall holders, jumping castle, free workshops and face painting at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East, from 9am to 1pm. Entry is free. Phone 5995 9520.
Australia Day Celebrations hosted by the Hampton Park Bowls Club
Enjoy an informal introduction to bowling as well as a free Aussie barbecue and afternoon tea at the club at Hampton Park Bowls Club, corner Narellan Drive and Pound Road from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free. Phone 9799 6803.
