Motivational speaker taking his story across Isaac

A north Queensland advocate for people with a disability is coming to the Isaac region this Australia Day.

Scott Stidston is a stalwart of Spinal Life Australia, a lobbyist and safety advocate, taking his message across CQ as the Isaac region’s 2020 Australia Day Ambassador.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said it was an honour to have Mr Stidston as the Isaac region’s Australia Day Ambassador.

“Scott is a great advocate for improving the quality of life for people with a disability,” Mayor Baker said.

“Scott has increased awareness of spinal injury, promotes inclusive communities and has seen significant improvements in infrastructure and services through his continued advocacy.

“His own motorcycle injury that left him a quadriplegic has never stopped him contributing to the community and campaigning for those with a disability.

“I have the great privilege of commuting around Isaac with Scott this Australia Day, helping him share his inspirational story with our residents and highlighting the resilient people power evident in the Australian spirit.”

Mr Stidston said he was looking forward to visiting Nebo, Moranbah and Clermont on Australia Day.

“Australia Day is such a special community day and a chance to showcase what’s great about Australia and the Isaac region,” Mr Stidston said.

“Central Queensland communities are some of the most resilient in the world; withstanding cyclones, floods, fire and drought.

“My own experience has made me resilient, and even though we all have different stories to share, this Australia Day I am honoured to have the opportunity to share my story of the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.”

For more information about Australia Day events across Isaac, visit Council’s website on www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/australia-day

Isaac Australia Day events - Sunday 26 January

TOWN VENUE ACTIVITIES TIME Carmila Carmila Beach Jumping castle, game of cricket on the beach, egg and spoon race, thong throwing competition and an Aussie Bikkie Challenge, official ceremony and Australia Day Awards and a free BBQ lunch. 10.30am - 2pm Clermont Centenary Park Capella Street Parade, official ceremony at Centenary Park with Australia Day Awards and Australia Day Ambassador Scott Stidston, activities including; sausage sizzle (Clermont Men’s Shed), horse carriage and pony, jumping castles and kid’s activities. 5pm - 9pm Dysart Dysart Civic Centre and Dysart Pool Official ceremony with Australia Day Awards, Australia Day activities, including a truck simulator, volunteer awards and lunch, best dressed Aussies and best decorated bike or skateboard followed by a pool party at the Dysart Pool. 9.30am - 4pm Glenden Glenden Pool Official ceremony with Australia Day Awards, games, including relays, biggest splash dive and lamington eating contest, afternoon tea and a water slide. 2pm - 5pm Middlemount Middlemount Community Hall and Pool Community breakfast, official Australia Day Awards ceremony, followed by a pool party at Middlemount Pool with free entry, best dressed Aussie, thong throwing and more fun games. 8am - 12.30pm Moranbah Moranbah Community Centre Official welcome, including Mayoral address, Australia Day Ambassador speech, Isaac Region Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Awards presentation, and light refreshments. 10.30am - 1.30pm Moranbah Triathlon Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre Jump start your health and fitness for 2020 by joining us at our annual triathlon. Free BBQ breakfast and presentation of winners to follow completion of triathlons. 6am - 8.30am Nebo Nebo Memorial Hall Official ceremony and Australia Day Awards presentation, morning tea and games, including a watermelon eating contest, word puzzles, egg and spoon race and lucky door prizes. 8.30am - 11.30am St Lawrence St Lawrence Community Hall Official ceremony and Australia Day Awards presentation, games and activities, including thong throwing, egg and spoon race, French cricket and barefoot balls, followed by a BBQ dinner 3pm - 6.30pm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Isaac Regional Council Manager - Brand, Media and Communications           0437 297 839