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National Australia Day Council Limited

Portfolio: Prime Minister and Cabinet

http://www.australiaday.org.au

Annual Budget

$18M

2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)
+0.7%vs prior year ($17M)
Total Revenue

$8M

2024-25 Total Revenue
Staff

20

Headcount (2024-25)
Ideas relevant to this department

8 tagged

Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.

STRATEGY SUMMARY

The core purpose of the NADC is to: actively promote our national day to all Australians; inspire national pride and unity through participation; and promote its central message: Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. [CP p.3]

PURPOSE

The core purpose of the NADC is to: actively promote our national day to all Australians; inspire national pride and unity through participation; and promote its central message: Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. [CP p.3]

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.3

Strategic priorities

· 3

1

Celebrate the contribution of inspiring Australians and foster a sense of belonging

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.5
2

Empower Australians to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.5
3

Build collaborative partnerships

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.5

Outcomes

· 3

Outcome 1: Celebrate the contribution of inspiring Australians and foster a sense of belonging

The NADC encourages employees to be professional, innovative and to take personal responsibility for achieving results with a focus on: collaboration; and accountability. [CP p.5]

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • Acknowledge and respect Australia’s shared history.
  • Demonstrate excellence and accountability.
  • Pursue innovation and creativity.
  • Appropriately manage risk.
  • Demonstrate prudent financial management.
  • Ensure appropriate governance.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership.

Outcome 2: Empower Australians to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate

The NADC encourages employees to be professional, innovative and to take personal responsibility for achieving results with a focus on: collaboration; and accountability. [CP p.5]

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • Acknowledge and respect Australia’s shared history.
  • Demonstrate excellence and accountability.
  • Pursue innovation and creativity.
  • Appropriately manage risk.
  • Demonstrate prudent financial management.
  • Ensure appropriate governance.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership.

Outcome 3: Build collaborative partnerships

The NADC encourages employees to be professional, innovative and to take personal responsibility for achieving results with a focus on: collaboration; and accountability. [CP p.5]

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • Acknowledge and respect Australia’s shared history.
  • Demonstrate excellence and accountability.
  • Pursue innovation and creativity.
  • Appropriately manage risk.
  • Demonstrate prudent financial management.
  • Ensure appropriate governance.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership.

Values

· 4

integrity

excellence

leadership

respect

Performance measures

· 2

CodeMeasureTarget 2025-26Latest resultStatus

CCE01

Increase meaning in Australia Day and a sense of pride in being Australian

Stability or improvement

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.8

85% of Australians found the campaign acceptable and supported it.

Annual Report 2019-20 · p.9
Achieved

CCE02

Continue to grow partnerships beyond $1.5 million per annum and expand reach internationally

Stability or improvement

Corporate Plan 2025 · p.8

2,260 nominations for the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards.

Annual Report 2019-20 · p.9
Achieved

Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence

· 8

Strategy & Reform

Streamline Partnership Application Process

Simplify and digitize the partnership application process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Medium
Small

2019-20.pdf

Citizen Participation

Boost Engagement for Australian of the Year Awards

Enhance engagement strategies for the Australian of the Year Awards to increase public participation and viewership.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Medium

2025-2029.pdf

Citizen Participation

Revamp Australia Day Volunteer Program

Revamp the Australia Day Volunteer Program to attract more volunteers and streamline their onboarding process.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Medium
Small

2019-20.pdf

Regulation & Policy

Adopt Global Branding Strategy for Australia Day

Adopt a global branding strategy for Australia Day to enhance international recognition and participation.

Impact: Very High
Effort: High
Large

association-worldbank.org-governance.txt

Data & Performance

Optimize Data Collection Methods

Optimize data collection methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency in gathering key performance indicators.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Low
Small

2019-20.pdf

Citizen Participation

Improve Australia Day Social Media Strategy

Enhance the social media strategy for Australia Day to boost online engagement and reach.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Medium

2025-2029.pdf

Data & Performance

Implement Performance Dashboard

Implement a real-time performance dashboard to provide key insights into operational efficiency and key performance indicators.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Large

2025-2029.pdf

Citizen Services

Enhance Australia Day Celebrations

Enhance Australia Day celebrations with more inclusive and interactive activities to boost community participation.

Impact: Very High
Effort: High
Large

2019-20.pdf

Strategy & Reform

Streamline Partnership Application Process

Simplify and digitize the partnership application process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Medium
Small

2019-20.pdf

Citizen Participation

Boost Engagement for Australian of the Year Awards

Enhance engagement strategies for the Australian of the Year Awards to increase public participation and viewership.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Medium

2025-2029.pdf

Citizen Participation

Revamp Australia Day Volunteer Program

Revamp the Australia Day Volunteer Program to attract more volunteers and streamline their onboarding process.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Medium
Small

2019-20.pdf

Regulation & Policy

Adopt Global Branding Strategy for Australia Day

Adopt a global branding strategy for Australia Day to enhance international recognition and participation.

Impact: Very High
Effort: High
Large

association-worldbank.org-governance.txt

Data & Performance

Optimize Data Collection Methods

Optimize data collection methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency in gathering key performance indicators.

Impact: Medium
Effort: Low
Small

2019-20.pdf

Citizen Participation

Improve Australia Day Social Media Strategy

Enhance the social media strategy for Australia Day to boost online engagement and reach.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Medium

2025-2029.pdf

Data & Performance

Implement Performance Dashboard

Implement a real-time performance dashboard to provide key insights into operational efficiency and key performance indicators.

Impact: High
Effort: High
Large

2025-2029.pdf

Citizen Services

Enhance Australia Day Celebrations

Enhance Australia Day celebrations with more inclusive and interactive activities to boost community participation.

Impact: Very High
Effort: High
Large

2019-20.pdf

Legislation administered

· 3

Act

2013

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013

The NADC reports to the Parliament of Australia under this Act.

Act

2001

Corporations Act 2001

The NADC operates as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee under this Act.

Framework

N/A

Australia Day National Network

The NADC coordinates and leads the Australia Day National Network.

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