{"id":10809,"date":"2022-01-24T23:33:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T23:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=10809"},"modified":"2022-01-25T01:41:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T01:41:50","slug":"what-is-australia-day-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/what-is-australia-day-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Day: Why Do We Celebrate It and Does It Need To Change?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably already know that 26th January each year is considered a public holiday nationally across Australia, and it’s a time when many people get together to celebrate the place we’re all so lucky to call home.<\/p>\n

But what’s this day all about, and what do you need to know about how and why we celebrate it?<\/p>\n

What is Australia Day?<\/h4>\n

The marking of 26th January as Australia Day is seen as an important date by many in Australia’s history. However, the reasons we celebrate this day have changed over time.<\/p>\n

It started as a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolved into a celebration of Australian culture and community and a reflection of the diverse individuals who call Australia home.<\/p>\n

Why Do We Celebrate It?<\/h4>\n

At its heart, Australia Day is a chance for everyone to get together and take some time to reflect on what home means to them. It’s an opportunity to consider what we’re grateful for about this great country and spend time with friends, family, and community, acknowledging our diversity and celebrating the wealth of individuals we get to share our home with.<\/p>\n

A Brief History of Australia Day<\/h4>\n

The following timeline of Australia Day was compiled by Historian Dr Elizabeth Kwan<\/a> and gives a great overview of how this day has come to be acknowledged so widely:<\/p>\n