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Thank you to the community who participated, we appreciate you taking the time to complete the Australia Day Survey. We heard from 234 people.
We are now busy reviewing your feedback .
Wingecarribee Shire Council, in conjunction with members of the historic Berrima Courthouse Trust have held Australia Day celebrations in Berrima for the past 25 years.
In previous years the day’s events start with a Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Ambassador Address and Citizen/Young Citizen of the Year announcements held on the lawns of the historic Berrima Courthouse. This also includes a community morning tea and attracts up to 500 people.
At midday, the Old Hume Highway is lined with residents and visitors alike for the Street Parade. The parade is supported by several car clubs, local volunteer groups such as the CWA, Berrima Public School, Historical Society, Pipes and Drums Band, Marching Band, Council plant machinery as well as a contingent from the Rural Fire Brigade and Emergency Services.
The parade ends at Berrima Market Place Reserve where there are numerous arts, crafts and food stalls, children’s rides and live music entertainment for the community to enjoy. Over the years there have been estimated crowds of 5000 - 8000 present for the parade and afternoon activities.
This survey is being conducted to obtain feedback to assist with future celebrations held on 26 January and should only take about 5 minutes of your time. This information is vital to identify opportunities for improvement when planning for future Australia Day events.
