Australia Day Ambassadors

The Australia Day Ambassador Program aims to capture the true spirit of Australia Day by connecting high achieving Queenslanders to communities across the state to support the celebration of this important national day.

Australia Day Ambassadors include past recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards, talented athletes, medical professionals, business leaders, media personalities and community workers who provide inspiration and pride to Australia Day events.

Ambassadors generously volunteer their time and energy to contribute to local Queensland celebrations. They participate in a diverse range of activities such as providing inspirational addresses, presenting Australia Day Awards, judging contests and meeting with locals.

Participation of an Australia Day Ambassador at community events is regularly cited as one of the highlights of community celebrations.

The Ambassadors for the 2024 Australia Day Ambassador Program were:

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Alison Alexander OAM

Alison Alexander OAM

Host council: Balonne Shire Council
Vanessa Fowler OAM

Vanessa Fowler OAM

Host council: Moreton Bay Regional Council
Dr Tim Baker

Dr Tim Baker

Host council: Toowoomba Regional Council
Saba Abraham OAM

Saba Abraham OAM

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council
Justine Christerson

Justine Christerson

Host council: Cook Shire Council
Elijah Buol OAM

Elijah Buol OAM

Host councils: South Burnett Regional Council Toowoomba Regional Council
Emeritus Professor Ken Donald AO

Emeritus Professor Ken Donald AO

Host council: Goondiwindi Regional Council
Peter Dornan AM

Peter Dornan AM

Host council: Central Highlands Shire Council
Dr Dimity Dornan AO

Dr Dimity Dornan AO

Host council: Central Highlands Shire Council
Carmel Crouch

Carmel Crouch

Host council: Gympie Regional Council
James Dale AC

James Dale AC

Host council: Isaac Regional Council
Peter Davis

Peter Davis

Host council: Flinders Shire Council
Paul Dellit OAM

Paul Dellit OAM

Host council: North Burnett Regional Council
Gerrard Gosens OAM

Gerrard Gosens OAM

Host council: Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Gail Ker OAM

Gail Ker OAM

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council
Jay Larkins

Jay Larkins

Host council: Rockhampton Regional Council
Kevin Hughes BM

Kevin Hughes BM

Host council: Torres Shire Council
Karen Jacobsen

Karen Jacobsen

Host council: Burdekin Shire Council
Habib Jamal

Habib Jamal

Host council: Western Downs Regional Council
Melissa McGuiness

Melissa McGuiness

Host council: Western Downs Regional Council
Associate Professor Richard Lewandoski

Associate Professor Richard Lewandoski

Host council: Cloncurry Shire Council
Susie Maroney OAM

Susie Maroney OAM

Host council: Noosa Shire Council
Ross McKinnon AM

Ross McKinnon AM

Host council: Longreach Regional Council
Douglas Millican

Douglas Millican

Host council: Charters Towers Regional Council
Bill Nancarrow

Bill Nancarrow

Host council: Winton Shire Council
Professor Peter Timms

Professor Peter Timms

Host council: Western Downs Regional Council
Emeritus Professor Roland (Roly) Sussex OAM

Emeritus Professor Roland (Roly) Sussex OAM

Host council: McKinlay Shire Council
Selina Tomasich

Selina Tomasich

Host council: Goondiwindi Regional Council
Taj Pabari

Taj Pabari

Host council: Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Host council: Scenic Rim Regional Council
Michael Sanford

Michael Sanford

Host council: Western Downs Regional Council
Ranandy Stanley

Ranandy Stanley

Host council: Bulloo Shire Council
Nerelie Teese

Nerelie Teese

Host council: Southern Downs Regional Council
Barry Watson

Barry Watson

Host council: Etheridge Shire Council
Natasha Johnston

Natasha Johnston

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council
Dr Robert McGregor

Dr Robert (Bob) McGregor

Host council: Somerset Regional Council