Competitions for Individuals
How easy is it?
Low to medium difficulty
Functions of the activity
Three possibilities: Lead up activity, School term activity, On the day activity
Examples of Events
- Anthem Singer competition (for Flag Raising/Citizenship ceremony etc.)
- Photography competition (local library may display, local paper may print, local radio may add to their website)
- Colouring in competition for small children (local paper may run this )
- Australia Day Trivia Quiz (possible to team up with a local club, could run in conjunction with local paper)
- Australia Day Crossword (could run in conjunction with local paper)
- Comedy debate (best before Australia Day rather than on the day itself, so it can be a bit irreverent)
- Poster design
- ‘Best Australian Sound Picture’ music from natural objects (sticks, gum leaf, grass, seedpods)—small scale event for a street corner maybe
- Most creative use of flags (See Flag and Flag Raising Tool) such as bike decoration, mural, mobile, cake decoration, apron, costume
Key processes (what needs to be done?)
- Identify partner for delivery/promotion
- Start well ahead (three to four months)
- Involve volunteers from target audience to assist/promote
- Secure prize sponsors
- Get locals as judges or import celebrity judge
Anticipated positive outcomes
Increased awareness
Competition among target audience
Word of mouth promotion
Links with local organisations, for example newspaper/club/library
