From left: Brendan Reyes, Aldwin Cajili, Francis Olalia, Adrian Cajili and Aldrin Cajili take part in Casey’s Australia Day celebrations last year.CASEY residents are encouraged to “go local” this Australia Day.
Local events are happening across the city, with things on offer for all ages.
Casey mayor Colin Butler said Australia Day was a great opportunity to gather with friends and family and bring the community together.
“Australia Day is an important reminder for us all to reflect on what we have achieved, to be proud of our great nation, and to keep striving to make Australia better,” Cr Butler said.
“Our country, like the municipality of Casey, is one of diversity and unity, of incredible landscapes and extraordinary people. We value our freedom, our democracy and that wonderful notion of a fair go for all.”
Casey celebrations include:
Doveton Australia Day Actively Diverse Celebrations
Featuring live performances, sports demonstrations, healthy food stalls, indigenous painting workshops, face painting and a jumping castle.
Venue: Betula Reserve, Kidds Road, Doveton
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9791 4760
Australia Day Sunset Cinema Coastal Villages
Free open-air movie, The Man From Snowy River, face painting, live entertainment and stalls.
Venue: Sawtells Inlet, Tooradin
Time: 7pm-11pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 5998 7197
Berwick Australia Day Celebrations
Featuring live performances, interactive activities, food stalls and more.
Venue: Pioneers Park, corner Peel Street and Lyall Road, Berwick
Time: 11am-3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 0419 386 554
Australia Day Music at the Park
Live performances from the Teskey Brothers (funky rhythm and blues) and Reflections band (Australian music).
Venue: Wilson Botanic Park, 668 Princes Highway, Berwick
Time: 12.30pm-5.30pm
Cost: Free
Casey Fields
Free sausage sizzle, come and try sports activities, fishing, bungee run, jumping castle and more.
Venue: Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: Free
Myuna Farm
Interactive fun for the whole family. One free train ride of the farm per person.
Venue: Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Families $15, Single $5
Old Cheese Factory
Free heritage exhibition.
Venue: 34 Homestead Road, Berwick
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne – Australian Garden
Free tastings at the Garden Shop and free entry for children under 16.
Venue: 1000 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne
Time: 9am-5pm
Admission: Adults $9, concession $6.75.
For more information on Australia Day events and activities, contact the council’s events unit on 9705 5200 or visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/events.
