“It’s always a popular event and we have plenty of Aussie-themed fun for people of all ages,” Mayor Khal Asfour said.
Here’s a taste of what to expect: Jumping castle and rides, a slip ‘n slide inflatable, zinc body art and the “Slip Slop Slap Stick” Kids Show. There’ll also be a DJ and the ‘Bubble Man’ will be paying a visit too. You’ll even get a chance to get creative and show off your artistic abilities with the Australiana craft activities.
Another highlight is the popular First Nations dance group, ’Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Digeridoo’.
Entry is just $2 and not only will you receive a complimentary ice block, but there’s also a free sausage sizzle between 11am-2pm.
The activities run from 10am-4pm at Birrong, Max Parker, Roselands and Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centres.
Mayor Asfour says Australia Day has a different meaning to all the cultures living in our diverse City.
“Our City is home to such a wonderful mixture of different cultures, with their own unique customs and religions, as well as a huge variety of languages,” he said.
“Whether you’re a new arrival or you were born here, we should all feel incredibly lucky to call Australia home. What better way to celebrate than to stay local and attend one of our pool parties with family and friends.”
Mayor Asfour will be joined by Graham Ross – Canterbury Bankstown’s 2023 Australia Day Ambassador – to welcome 25 new Australian Citizens and announce the Australia Day Award recipients on the eve of Australia Day, January 25, at the Bryan Brown Theatre, Bankstown.
Mr Ross says he has fond memories of the area, with both his father and brother working at Bankstown Courthouse, and visiting his grandmother’s home in Canterbury.
