Our Community

We all know someone who makes a positive difference. Someone who enriches the lives of others through their hard work, dedication and service.They make our communities – and our country – a better place.They inspire us to be better.

The Order of Australia is our nation’s highest honour for outstanding achievement and service. It belongs to all Australians, and it’s uniquely ours. Every year, hundreds of Australians are celebrated through the Order of Australia. People from all backgrounds, all parts of Australia, and who have done all types of work.

By nominating someone for an Order of Australia, you get to have a say in who is celebrated, and the types of service and achievements that matter.Anyone can nominate someone for an Order ofAustralia at any time – there is no deadline.

You don’t need to know every detail about the person you nominate.

You need:

• the full name and contact details of the person you are nominating
• your full name and contact details
• an outline of how your nominee has made a significant contribution to the community
• the names and contact details of up to four referees who can directly comment on your nominee’s contribution.

Visit www.gg.gov.au today to nominate someone you know who makes a difference.