Australia Day Council

The Aussie of the Month Award is a West Australian primary school based award programme which has operated for over ten years. The award encourages Australian pride and spirit amongst primary school children.

There are more than 400 schools participating in the programme and the RAC is working with the Australia Day Council to increase that number.

The Aussie of the Month Award encourages students to understand the responsibilities and rewards of community participation. The award recognises:
• personal endeavour
• personal achievement and
• contribution to the community

The RAC is a strong supporter of the values  reflected in the Aussie of the Month Award, including a sense of fair play, generosity of spirit, commitment to community, and a real concern for the environment. For more information about the Aussie of the Month School programme, contact the Australia Day Council on (08) 9325 9988 or info@ausdaywa.com.au

Melville Primary School students were treated to a visit from the RAC Rescue helicopter in December when Year 4 student Danna Torres won a road safety poster competition organised by the RAC and the Australia Day Council (WA).

Year 4 students involved in the Aussie of the Month program were asked to design posters that captured what was being done around their schools to increase road safety. The prize for the winning entry was a visit from the RAC Rescue helicopter.

An assembly was held at Melville Primary School where Danna was presented with an award and students had the opportunity to ask the RAC Rescue helicopter crew questions.

“The competition was of a very high standard which made it difficult to choose the winner however Danna’s poster stood out with it’s clear message on road safety” Sponsorship Manger Devika Tampi said.

The Emergency Service Helicopter Service is managed by FESA and funded by the State Government and principal sponsor the RAC.