Australia Day Community Events

There are number of community events held across the Shire to celebrate Australia Day (Monday 26 January) in 2026.

See the list below to find the event closest to you.

Aberfeldy - Monday 26 January

12:00pm - 4:00pm at Clarke's Flat Cabins (270 Donnelly's Creek Rd, Aberfeldy)

Join in a free community event - live music, activities, flag raising ceremony, lunch and refreshments.

Darnum/Cloverlea - Monday 26 January

12:00pm at the Darnum Stump BBQ Area

Celebrate Australia Day with a free community BBQ lunch and activities.

CFA will also be on hand with information on fire safety.

Drouin - Monday 26 January

8:00am - 12:00pm, Civic Park, Drouin

Drouin Australia Day celebration at the Drouin Civic Park & Sound Shell on Monday, 26 January 2026, from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

There will be Sausage Sizzle, Live Music, lawn games, children's entertainment and the participation of as many of our community groups. e.g. CFA, SES, Guides, Scouts, Car Clubs.

Erica - Monday 26 January

11:00am - 3:00pm, Erica Hall

Erica Hall will be hosting at BBQ for the locals to come and say "hi", reconnect and enjoy an afternoon get together

Hill End - Monday 26 January

6:00pm onwards, Hill End Community Centre (formerly Old Hill End School) 

Come along for a free two-course meal, flag-raising ceremony, activities and entertainment.

Jindivick - Monday 26 January

6:00pm at the Jindivick Hall

The Jindivick Progress Associate will be celebrating Australia Day on Monday, 26th January at 6pm at the Jindivick Hall.

All welcome, byo a salad to share and drinks, BBQ meat and desserts will be supplied.

RSVP to Nikkicadzow@gmail.com by Thursday, 22 January 2026, for catering purposes.

Labertouche - Monday 26 January

1:00pm and 5:30pm onwards at the Labertouche Community Centre

Activities start at 1pm with a BBQ at 5.30pm. Labertouche community groups will host an Australia Day 2026 family event featuring games, competitions, displays, food, music, and kids’ activities, with shade, refreshments, promotion, and a formal opening ceremony.

Longwarry - Monday 26 January

 11:00am - 2:00pm at Bennett Street Park

Free community BBQ, flag raising ceremony, vintage car, truck & engine display, CFA display, tea, coffee & cake, fairy floss, popcorn, icy poles, games and kids’ activities including a jumping castle & a free vegetable plant for the children.

Narracan - Monday 26 January

7:00pm at the Narracan Hall

All are welcome, including family and friends, to celebrate Australia Day with a free feast. Feasting begins at 7pm (meat, bread, sauce, crockery, tea and coffee supplied). Please bring a salad and/or sweets and any other drinks to share.

Queries to: Ivor Awty 56348262, Heather Martin 0428254688

Neerim South - Monday 26 January

4:30pm Craig Watts Skate Park

Free Community BBQ, activities for all ages and the honouring of the "Neerim District Citizen of the Year".

Shady Creek - Monday 26 January

12:00pm at the Shady Creek Hall

Join in the free community BBQ and activities.

Tanjil South - Monday 26 January

12:00pm - 5:00pm at the Tanjil South Hall. 

Join in the free community BBQ and activities.

Tetoora Road - Monday 26 January

4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Tetoora Road Community Centre

Free community BBQ with refreshments and ice cream!

Kids activities, backyard cricket & CFA Summer Safety display.

Trafalgar - Monday 26 January

8:00am - 10:30am at the Trafalgar Public Hall

Come together for a community breakfast from 8:00am, followed by a walk through the evolution of Australia’s development told through music. The morning will include a Welcome to Country by the Gunaikurnai people, the presentation of the Trafalgar Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award, a guest speaker, live music, and a smoking ceremony.

Warragul - Monday 26 January

11:00am - 12:15pm Citizenship Ceremony

 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the West Gippsland Arts Centre in the Fountain Room. 

11:30am - 1:00pm West Gippsland Arts Centre Forecourt

Enjoy live music from the Warragul Municipal Band, face painting, lawn games, and a free community BBQ hosted by the Warragul Lions Club.

The flag-raising ceremony will take place at 12:45pm, followed by free family-friendly entertainment and activities by Fiddlesticks.

Yarragon - Monday 26 January

8:30am Market Street Park (corner Market and Murray Streets)