About - Australia Day

Our History

The Australia Day Council of the Northern Territory is a community based not-for-profit incorporated body. Established in 1986 we have been working with Northern Territory communities for thirty six years.

While closely aligned to the Northern Territory Government and National Australia Day Council as well as other Australia Day Councils in other states and Territories we operate as an independent body responsible for our own management, events and activities, finance and governance.

The objects of the Australia Day Council NT are to work with and for the people of the Northern Territory to:

(a) unite through reflection, celebration and inclusiveness;

(b) foster and recognise excellence and service within the communities of the Northern Territory;

(d) facilitate productive relationships across the Northern Territory; and

(e) ensure the sustainability of the Association.

Our Board

We are governed by a Board of Directors. Board vacancies are advertised publicly with members and the Chairman being appointed by the Chief Minister. All Board positions are honorary and members are volunteers.

Patron: His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM
President: The Honourable Natasha Fyles MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
Chairman & Public Officer: Dr Richard Fejo
Vice Chair: Helen Summers
Treasurer: Shipra Soni
Board Members: Renae McGarvie, Malia Ford, Katherine Li, Dr Edwin Joseph, Neville Driver, Jodie Ryan, Robert Annis-Brown

Our Team

Chief Executive Officer: Anna McDonald

Administration Officer: Shanthi Annapareddy