Registrations Open for Australian Heritage Week

Friday, 14 February 2014

Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell and Chair of the House Standing Committee on the Environment today announced the opening of registrations for events during Australian Heritage Week 2014.

“Australian Heritage Week is an annual national celebration of the places, buildings, landscapes and stories of our local communities and provides a link to our nation’s heritage.” Alex Hawke said.

Local groups and communities in Mitchell can get involved in Australian Heritage Week by planning and hosting a range of exciting activities to showcase the unique heritage within our community.

“Registering an event is open to everyone who wants to share and celebrate what makes Mitchell special. I encourage everyone in the community to find the best way to showcase our local area to the rest of Australia.”

Australian Heritage Week 2013 event highlights included heritage walks, concerts in the park, community fairs and festivals, tours of historic buildings and places, and hands-on activities for children. These are just some examples of the many activities that can be held during Australian Heritage Week 2014 in Mitchell to celebrate local heritage.

“National Heritage forms one of the key pillars under the Government’s Cleaner Environment Plan and Australian Heritage Week will be an opportunity for communities and local groups to celebrate and learn about our heritage.” Alex Hawke concluded.

Australian Heritage Week 2014 will run from Saturday 12 April to Sunday 20 April.

For more information on registering your event, please visit http://heritage-week.govspace.gov.au/