In 2009, the Australia Day Lunch proudly sponsored by Australia Post celebrated its 25th anniversary.

It seems that we always say “that was the best Australia Day Lunch ever” immediately after each event … but on this occasion we challenge anyone to dare say otherwise!

The Australia Day Council of NSW was determined to create a new benchmark on how we celebrate being Australian. And believe it fair to say … we delivered.

For so many of us celebrating being Australian has never been limited to just one day.

The opportunity to reflect upon our sense of self-reliance, our support for others in times of need, our quirky humour, our glorious landscape, our perspective and our national personality doesn’t just happen on 26 January – it is with us all year round.

Our diverse calendar of events enables the Australia Day Council of NSW to create programs that inspire and capture our sense of identity and culture.

No place was that more evident than through the dynamic program for the 2009 Australia Day Lunch held on Friday, 23 January – where 1,475 guests enjoyed an occasion that will be long remembered.

Click here to view the spectacular images captured at the event.
 

The Program

The program for the Lunch captured the essence of our Australia Day 2009 theme - Australian Identity and Culture.

Guests at the event were treated to an outsanding line up featuring, John Foreman as MC; Guy Noble and the Sydney Youth Orchestra, the Talent Development Project performers; Craig Ashby; David Helfgott and The Honourable Nathan Rees, Premier of NSW.

Click here to view the complete program 

The Legends

This year’s Australia Post Australian Legends have each made their own distinct contribution to defining our national identity and character.

Congratulations to the 2009 Australia Post Australian Legends … Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman

We were very fortunate to have three of this year’s Australian Legends attend the Lunch and were all thrilled in their candid and genuine excitement at the honour of being depicted on a postage stamp.

Australia Post commissioned a book Shining Lights: Australian Legends of the Screen, written by Michael Adams in celebration of this year’s Legends. Each guest at the Lunch received a copy of this magnificent book which included a full set of the stamps.

Click here for further information on the 2009 Australian Legends 

The Venue

The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre welcomed us back to their spectacular venue for the Lunch.

The planning and preparation for an event like this commences almost 6 months prior to the date. This year a truly unique menu was created for the event – for guests to experience the amazing tastes of Australia.

The dedicated and professional team at The Centre worked closely with us throughout the year and take just as much pride in the success of the event as we do.

Business Card Draw

Everyone who entered the business draw at the Lunch was in the running to win a unique and exclusive fine dining experience at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre ... an intimate Chef's Table for 14 people.

We are delighted to announce the winner:  
Mr L Bleasel from ABN AMRO

Book Early: 2010 Australia Day Lunch

Wyndham Estate is proud to offer an exclusive wine tasting of the George Wyndham founders reserve range and the iconic Black Cluster Shiraz for you and up to 18 of your staff in the state-of-the-art Mobile Cellar Door at your place of business. This prize is redeemable in NSW only and is valid to 31 December 2009.

Book your 2010 Corporate Club membership or Lunch Table before 31 May 2009 to enter the draw.

Click here for further information.
 

The Australia Day Lunch
is proudly sponsored by Australia Post.