Australia Day NT

10/06/2026

Do you know the next Australian of the Year?

Every day, across remote communities, small towns and neighbourhoods, Territorians are showing up for others in ways that deserve to be recognised.

Nominating someone for an Australian of the Year award takes just a few minutes, but it can mean everything to the person who receives it. One nomination can elevate their voice, connect them to support, and show them their efforts haven't gone unnoticed. If we don't know about them, we can't celebrate them.

Nominations for 2027 close at midnight on 31 July 2026. Visit australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to recognise someone who's doing good in your community.

Australian of the Year Awards

08/06/2026

Today we mourn the loss of another great Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer AO.
Our thought are with Richard’s family, friends and colleagues.

Remembering an extraordinary Australian.

Professor Richard Scolyer AO, joint 2024 Australian of the Year, lived with courage, generosity and a deep commitment to helping others.

Through his pioneering work in melanoma treatment, Richard helped change what was possible for people and families facing an incredibly difficult diagnosis.

When faced with his own cancer journey, he continued to share his experience with openness and bravery, in the hope it may help others.

Our thoughts are with Richard’s wife Katie, his family, friends, colleagues and all those mourning his loss.

08/06/2026

RUN FOR GOOD was so special!

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Darwin Waterfront to meet 2025 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann, run with us, and celebrate the people doing good in our community.

We loved getting to sit down with Nedd, and Australian of the Year nominees Lila Tonkin and Peter Susanto, for a candid Q&A afterwards.

Do you know someone who's doing good in the Territory? Nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards close at midnight on 31 July 2026. Head to australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to put them forward.

06/06/2026

The Australian of the Year Awards celebrate extraordinary Australians across four categories:

1️⃣ Australian of the Year - Celebrating the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians who are role models for us all.
2️⃣ Senior Australian of the Year – Recognising those Australians aged 65 and over who continue to achieve and make a difference.
3️⃣ Young Australian of the Year – Celebrating inspiring 16 to 30 year olds who have accomplished great things in all walks of life.
4️⃣ Australia’s Local Hero – Acknowledges people making a difference in their local community.

Help us celebrate the people doing good across the Northern Territory. Start your nomination now at https://australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate

01/06/2026

Do you know someone making a meaningful, positive impact on our lives, communities and country?

Nominations are open for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards. This is your chance to recognise them!

Nominating is quick and easy. Head to nominate.australianoftheyear.org.au to get started.

Australian of the Year Awards

01/06/2026

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small team.
Applications close Friday 26 June, apply now https://adcnt.org.au/teams/vacant/

26/05/2026

Our thoughts are with Daniher family as we mourn the loss of this incredible man.

Australia has lost an extraordinary person in Neale Daniher AO, 2025 Australian of the Year.

Neale inspired the nation with his courage, resilience, and unwavering determination to create change in the fight against motor neurone disease.

His impact will be felt for generations through the awareness he raised, the funds he helped inspire, and the hope he gave to so many.

Our thoughts are with Neale’s family, friends, colleagues, and the wider community mourning his loss.

25/05/2026

Good happens in the NT every single day. It can look like...

🏊 A volunteer making sure every kid gets a chance to learn to swim.
🥘 A community coming together to feed and support those doing it tough.
🤝 A young person travelling to remote communities to lead workshops on culture, kinship and connection to Country.

People are Doing Good all around us. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for it?

Learn more about the Australian of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Student Citizen Awards at https://adcnt.org.au/celebrating-good/

23/05/2026

🙏As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge and thank our extraordinary board of volunteers who give their time so generously to the Australia Day Council Northern Territory.🙏

20/05/2026

⭐️Congratulations Dr Felix Ho ASM OAM! We are so proud to have you as our 2026 NT Australian of the Year!
Australian of the Year Awards

Today we celebrate Dr Felix Ho ASM OAM — an extraordinary volunteer whose dedication, leadership, and compassion continue to inspire communities across the Northern Territory and Australia. 💛

Felix has dedicated more than three decades to volunteering, beginning with St John Ambulance cadets at just 13 years old. Since then, he has become a highly respected volunteer leader, clinician, mentor, and advocate for young people and community wellbeing.

In 2024 alone, Felix contributed more than 800 volunteer hours supporting over 2,500 young people and volunteers across Australia through his role with St John Ambulance. He has also played an important role in disaster preparedness, emergency response training, youth development, and community first aid services.

Balancing all of this alongside full-time work, Felix continues to lead with humility, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Felix is also proudly representing the Northern Territory as an NT Finalist for the Australian Volunteer of the Year Award — a truly well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contribution to volunteering and community service.

Today, we celebrate you, Felix, and we are all rooting for you! 👏

Make 2026 Your Year to Volunteer