Best Australia Day Costume
How easy is it to organise?
Medium
Functions of the activity: School term activity, Lead up activities, On the day activities
Examples of Events
- Hats
- Historical
- Contemporary
- Under 10s
- Innovative use of Australiana, the flag (within appropriate guidelines for representation of the flag) or other means of interpreting the theme
Key processes (what needs to be done?)
- Start well before December, but this can be a Dec/Jan activity
- Set clear guidelines about what can/can’t be used within a small number of categories
- Needs judges
- Need location for parade
- Vote on the day competition
- Location for parade
Anticipated positive outcomes
Opportunities for community involvement
Guidelines to be worked out with Council/Committee
Involves judges—e.g. local fashion writer/fashion shop owner
TAFE/Design colleges may also be involved
Prizes from sponsor
