Australia Day in Wyndham

Event Entry

This is a free event run by Wyndham City, tickets are not required. Gates open at 10am.

Free children’s wristbands are provided prior to the event entrance and at the Information marquee. Parents or carers can write their phone number on the wristband and put around the wrist of their child. This helps us to quickly reunite you with your child should they get lost during the event. Please ensure a phone number for a parent or carer who is at the event is written on the wristband. 

Please supervise your children at all times. 

Getting There

Walk or Cycle
If you live close by, we encourage you to walk or cycle to the event! It’s amazing to have an event in your own backyard so take advantage of the proximity to you and walk or cycle from home. There is a bike path running adjacent to Penrose Place connecting you easily to the event. There will be bike parking available within Penrose Place – please bring your own bike lock.

Public Transport
The event is easy to get to by bus. The 167 Bus route will stop near the event and connects with Tarneit Train Station. Attendees can use the Camelot Dr/Wickford Rd stop or Houghton Ave/ Tarneit Rd to access the Event. This bus also connects with Hoppers Crossing Train Station and goes via Werribee Plaza. 

Click here to see bus route and timetable.

Car Parking

Patrons who are driving to the event are encouraged to park a short distance away and walk. There is free street parking available in nearby streets. Please be considerate of residents by following parking guidelines and do not park across driveways or nature strips.

Please note that parking at Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre Car Park is for customers of the centre only and not event patrons.   

Accessible Parking is available at Penrose Community Centre. Please display your pass for Traffic Management personnel. 

The event begins at 10.00am and concludes at 2.00pm.

Stage Program

• 10.15am - NB Dance – Bollywood Dancing
• 10.30am - The Mik Maks
• 11.20am - Hong De Lion Dragon Dance
• 11.40am- 25 Wyndham Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards Presentation
• 12.00pm - Woody’s World
• 12.30pm - NB Dance – Bollywood Dancing
• 12.45pm - Murray Cook’s – The Soul Movers
• 1.20pm - One Spirit Africa

Please note that the timings are approximate and subject to change without notice. 

Roving Performances

Enjoy roving performances throughout the day from:

• Circus Lab
• Dream Bear & Peacock
• Bubble Brothers
• Up, Up & Away
• Ballahornication 

Activities

There will be free face painting & craft activities, plus pick up your free flag waivers from the information marquee while stocks last. 

There will be food vendors onsite available for purchase including coffee, BBQ, burgers, twisted potatoes, ice cream, vegetarian options and more with cashless facilities.

Patrons are welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks into the event. There are several businesses operating close by and at Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre. 

Please note that this is an alcohol-free event, BYO alcohol is NOT permitted

We are committed to making Australia Day an inclusive and accessible event. We are always looking to improve accessibility measures. If you have specific requirements or would like to speak to a member of our team about your accessibility at this event, please contact Jemma Redmond on 03 8734 0267

Accessible Parking is available at Penrose Community Centre. Please display your pass for Traffic Management personnel.  

Accessible toilets are located on site – please check the event map for details. There are no toilets with a hoist or shower facilities onsite. 

Penrose place is a fenced event space with grassed areas and gravel paths. The site is flat and there are no stairs. 

A Sensory Space is provided at the event to provide a quiet space for people to self-regulate and assist with reducing sensory input. The space will be located in a quieter area of the event and will feature comfortable furniture and sensory tools. Please ask event staff for assistance or for the location of the Sensory Space.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative – this event supports this initiative. Trained staff members will be wearing a Sunflower Badge. Wyndham Residents can pick up one free Sunflower product from any Wyndham City Council Library.

Social Story - a downloadable Social Story will be provided on this page closer to the event. The Social Story helps people to prepare for what to expect when attending this event. There will also be some printed copies available to collect from the Sensory Space.

Event Staff. If you need assistance or require further information, please see a member of our team. 

Staff at the information marquee can provide more information and assistance. 

Australia Day in Wyndham is an all-weather event - we recommend you bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, picnic rug and jacket. Sunscreen will be available at the Information marquee. There will be limited shade and seating. Please feel free to bring your own picnic chairs and rugs. Shelter structures are not permitted. 

Toilets, Nappy Change & Water

There will be toilets onsite including a fully accessible unit with baby change facilities.

A water refill station will be onsite for patrons to fill up their own water bottles. Water can also be purchased from food vendors. You can also BYO water.

Weather 

Please come prepared for all weather. If we determine the weather is extreme the events may be cancelled for safety. We will endeavour to communicate any cancellation via Wyndham City’s social media pages.

Pets 

Dogs are permitted in the park on a short lead. However, we recommend that you leave your dog at home. The event will have loud noises from the stage and can be crowded at times. 

If you do bring your dog along, please ensure they are on a short lead and supervised at all times. Bring a water bowl and please clean up after your dog.

Other animals and pets are not permitted at the event. 

Photography & Filming

Live streaming or broadcasting of this event is not permitted. Commercial photography is not permitted without prior permission from Wyndham City Council.  Filming/photography and other media requests can be directed to media@wyndham.vic.gov.au

A Council photographer will be taking some happy snaps on the day! We’ll share these on our social media and websites. If you’re camera shy and don’t want your photo taken, just let our photographer and/or our event staff know on the day!

Wyndham City Council hosts the Australia Day in Wyndham event for the benefit of the community. Attendees must comply with the Conditions of Entry below so that everyone can enjoy the event in safety and comfort.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not permitted at the Australia Day in Wyndham event.

Photography/Filming

Live streaming or broadcasting of events and/or activities held at Australia Day in Wyndham is not permitted. Commercial photography is not permitted    without prior permission from Council. Drones are not permitted at the event, unless with prior approval from the event organisers Wyndham City Council.

Children

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Advertising and the sale or hire of Goods

Attendees are not permitted to sell or offer for sale or hire any items, nor to distribute handbills, pamphlets, notices or other advertising materials, without prior permission from Council.

Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is prohibited. The Australia Day in Wyndham event is intended to be family friendly, safe and comfortable for all attendees. Council requires that attendees behave in a safe, responsible and courteous manner at all times.

Free activities

Many of the free activities offered at the Australia Day in Wyndham event are run by third parties. Council makes no guarantee about an activity’s quality or suitability for attendees. Attendees are responsible for deciding whether an activity is suitable for them and/or their children to participate.

Be SunSmart

It is recommended that attendees take proper SunSmart precautions during Australia Day in Wyndham, including using sunscreen, wearing a hat and drinking adequate water.

Property

Attendees are responsible for all personal property taken to the Australia Day in Wyndham event and must not leave their property unattended. Council reserves the right to remove any property left unattended at the Australia Day in Wyndham event.

Consent in relation to images and photographs

By entering the Australia Day in Wyndham event, attendees’ consent to the capturing and publishing of their image in authorised promotional photos and videos in whatever format and forum Council chooses.

Directions

Attendees must follow any reasonable direction given by a Council officer, authorised Event and Security Personnel or Emergency Services.

Cancellation and/or modification of events and activities

Council reserves the right to cancel and/or modify the Australia Day in Wyndham event.

Failure to Comply with Conditions of Entry

Failure to comply may result in an attendee being removed from the Australia Day in Wyndham event and refused re-entry to the event and/or future events.

Changes to these conditions

Council reserves the right to change these Conditions of Entry at any time.

Disclaimer

Attendance at and/or participation in activities at the Australia Day in Wyndham event is entirely at the risk of attendees. To the extent permitted by law, Council accepts no liability for any claim for loss, harm, damage, costs or expenses which may arise as a consequence of any such attendance and participation at Australia Day in Wyndham.