Wattle Day Association


The Wattle Day Association was established in 1998. The three aims of the Wattle Day Association are to raise awareness Australia-wide of:
The history of Wattle Day dates back to the first wattle day in 1910 when it was celebrated in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia on the same day – 1 September. In 1992, the Governor-General of Australia declared that "September 1 in each year shall be observed as National Wattle Day throughout Australia and in external territories of Australia." Canberran Jack Fahy, disappointed with the lack of public interest in the proclaimed National Wattle Day, founded the Wattle Day Association Inc six years later in 1998. Early members were local Canberrans including historians, botanists, teachers, scientists and wattle enthusiasts. It now has members throughout Australia.

Activities

Members of the Wattle Day Association organise their own events and activities for National Wattle Day. It promotes those of other organisations and individuals on its website and social media. These include:
Since 1999, the Association has worked closely with the Governor-General of Australia, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and National Capital Authority to promote National Wattle Day.