Australia Day 2026

This is a preview of the Australia Day Application form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 8:00AM 31 October 2025 (AEST)

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Application Form

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Guidelines

To be eligible, your event must:

  • Take place on Australia Day 
  • Be located within the Mackay Regional Council area;
  • Complete a risk assessment for the event covering all aspects such as event set-up and pack-down for all attendees, contractors, volunteers and/or staff, and send a copy to Mackay Regional Council.  
  • Be open to all members of the public;
  • Be free to attend; 
  • Recognise Mackay Regional Council's support for the event on the day and in all promotional material (including posters, flyers and social media) leading up to the event; and
  • Have a wet weather plan in place. 

Note - All applicants need to be a registered not-for-profit group or have a letter of support from a registered group.  Organisations that have a business structure are not eligible to apply, even with a letter of support from a not-for-profit group.

 

Applications are to be received by Council on or before the closing date listed on Council's website - no late submissions will be accepted.  Applicants will be notified of the funding result within three weeks of the closing date. 

 

Successful applicants will be required to:

  • Provide complete event details (confirmed times, location, activities, etc) to Council for promotion of funded events on Council's website as part of our official Australia Day page; and
  • Complete an Australia Day Grant Outcome Form (including event feedback, attendance figures, other sponsors secured, and provision of images) within 2 weeks of your event. 
  • Acknowledge council's support on all event marketing and advertising and display a council supplied corflute at the event itself.

Applicant Details

As shown on your ABN
Postal Address: * Required
Is The Organisation GST Registered? * Required
Response required.
Is The Organisation Incorporated? * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is The Organisation Incorporated?" on page 1

If no, please attach a letter of support from a registered not for profit organisation that is willing to sponsor your event.

Please upload the letter here: * Required
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    Please name the organisation that will be sponsoring your event.

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is The Organisation Incorporated?" on page 1

    Please Upload Certificate of Incorporation Here: * Required
    Attach a file: Select stored file
      Does Your Organisation/Group Have A Current Certificate Of Public Liability? * Required
      Response required.

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does Your Organisation/Group Have A Current Certificate Of Public Liability?" on page 1

      Please Upload Public Liability Certificate Here: * Required
      Attach a file: Select stored file

        In the event that your grant application is successful, you (or your sponsoring organisation) are required to complete the applicable tax form before payment can be made.  To streamline the process, please download the forms here, complete the form relevant to the organisation, and then upload the completed form below. 

        Please Upload The Completed Form Here: * Required
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          In order to process your application faster, should you be successful, you (or your sponsoring organisation) are required to download and complete a Creditor Details Confirmation Form.  You can download the form here.

          Please Upload The Completed Form Here: * Required
          Attach a file: Select stored file
            Please upload a copy of your Bank Statement here. * Required
            Attach a file: Select stored file
              Statement must show Bank Name, Account Name, Account BSB and Account Number. Please Note: You can blank out transaction details if desired.

              Event Details

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              no more than 100 words 
              *Events must be held on Australia Day.
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              Financial Details

              Please note: The maximum amount is $1,000.00.
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              Note - Council looks favourably upon events that are run in conjunction with other local groups and organisations.

              Budget

              • Total Expenditure MUST equal Total Income.
              Income (Ex GST)$Expenditure (Ex GST)$
              Please list itemised expenses for the event

              Must be at least 8 rows

              Declaration

              I warrant that:

              • I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the organisation.
              • The applicant organisation has knowledge of and does not object to the application being submitted.
              • To the best of my knowledge all information provided in the grant application is true and correct and complete.
              • Sufficient control mechanisms are in place to ensure that all monies are managed and accounted for appropriately.
              • I understand that the application and any material accompanying the application will not be returned.
              • The email address from which this application is sent is from an appropriate address to receive information regarding this application. 
              • I acknowledge that if successful for a grant, my community group is expected to go ahead with the event or notify Council as soon as possible if this isn't possible due to unforeseen circumstances.
              • If successful, a risk assessment document for the event will be completed and sent onto Mackay Regional Council before the event takes place. 
              Declaration * Required
              Response required.
              How Did You Hear About The Council Grants On Offer? * Required
              Response required.
              Clear the selected value for How Did You Hear About The Council Grants On Offer?