Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia Day is one way of maintaining a clean environment in Australia. It also reminds people how much looking after our environment is important to live healthily and pleasantly. This event intends to motivate people to do their bit and to pull together in the cleaning up of their local area.

The idea of cleaning up the environment came from Ian Kiernan who was shocked by the pollution and rubbish in the oceans. He asked his friends for help in cleaning up and they supported him.  Today Clean Up Australia Day is supported by a big number of volunteers. 

Everyone who wants to get behind this event can be involved. Last year there were hundreds of volunteers from different communities and schools to lend a hand in cleaning up. 

On that day, which is held on the first Sunday of March every year, Rockdale City Council is organising the collection of rubbish from the local beaches, parks and streets. Individuals from this area interested in the cleaning can visit Rockdale city council website to find out more information on how to take part.  All volunteers participating have to bring their own pair of gloves, a bottle of water, a cap and sunscreen.

·      *  Clean Up Day, 2012

·       * Rockdale City Council website, 2012