Celebrate Australia Day in Strathfield
Strathfield Council will celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26 January at Strathfield Square, the heart of Strathfield.
This community event will celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. It will include a smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance, free children’s activities, and a special movie screening of Blueback.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the many local shops, restaurants and cafes located throughout the Square.
Bring the family along to celebrate Australia and being Australian in Strathfield.
Schedule
4pm – 7.30pm: Free face painting, glitter tattoos, reptile display and a lamington making workshop.
7.30pm: Movie screening of Blueback
This event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
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Food Options in Strathfield Square
Attendees are spoilt for choice when it comes to the different types cuisine on offer which showcases the different cultures that make up our multicultural community!
Click through below for more information and plan which delicious drinks and treats you’d like to try.
| Business | Offerings |
| Barone – cafe tapas bar | coffee, sweets, lunch and dinner options |
| Bread Top | savoury and sweet baked items |
| Café Crop | bingsoo, coffee, fresh juice, shakes |
| CC Train | fried chicken and burgers |
| Chatime | bubble tea |
| Chefs Palette | lunch options, coffee, cakes and desserts |
| Duo Duo | donuts and icecream |
| Gloria Jeans | cold and hot coffee drinks with hot food |
| Gong Cha | various tea drinks |
| Hero Sushi | sushi |
| Just Fry | Taiwanese fried chicken |
| Koomi | natural drinking yoghurt |
| Lush Food Bar | Vietnamese food |
| Maldinis Espresso | breakfast, lunch and dinner options |
| Mivano Kebab | kebab, pizza, pide, gozleme and drinks |
| Oliver Brown | coffee, desserts and sandwiches |
| Oportos | Portugese chicken, burgers, wraps and salads |
| Rainbow Cakes | cakes, coffee and baked goods |
| Sharetea | tea drinks |
| Smelly Cheesecake | coffee, desserts and lunch options |
| Suns Kitchen | Chinese food and desserts |
| The Coffee Box | coffee, desserts and sandwiches |
| Tomoya | Korean and Japanese food |
| Zodiac | Lunch and dinner options |
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Getting to Australia Day in Strathfield
Australia Day in Strathfield 2023 will be held at Strathfield Square.
Public Transport
Strathfield Square is conveniently located right next to Strathfield Train Station and includes a bus interchange.
For detailed public transport options, visit https://transportnsw.info/ and find the easiest method of travel.
Strathfield Connector
Hop on the Strathfield Connector!
To view the Strathfield Connector route, please click here.
Cycling
Ditch the car and ride your bicycle to the event!
A parking rack is available along side the train station.
Strathfield Square is a detour off the Bay to Bay Cycleway.
Strathfield Square is accessible from many directions, including along the roads – Albert Road, Strathfield Square and The Boulevard. Access by foot is also available through the train station from Everton Road.
Pathways
Strathfield Square is fully cemented and paved, with kerb lips and raised pedestrian crossings. It is suitable for prams, wheelchairs and other devices to assist with movement.
Accessible Parking
Disabled parking spaces are available in the carpark on Albert Road, or in Strathfield Plaza’s carpark.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible bathrooms are located in Strathfield Plaza.
Changing Facilities
Changing facilities are located in Strathfield Plaza.
Food and Drinks
There are several stores located in the Square where food and drinks can be purchased.
Council staff are on hand during events to assist visitors.