Council endorsed the Civic Centre Flag Policy, at the 16 January 2023 Council Meeting. The policy sets out the process for flying flags on the Council’s fourth flagpole which is installed at Council’s Civic Centre in Kingston.
Community groups and members may apply to have a flag flown at the Civic Centre, in addition to the Australian Flag, the Tasmanian Flag and the Aboriginal Flag. Flags must be consistent with Council’s values and commitment to inclusiveness as outlined in our Strategic Plan and celebrate Kingborough’s diverse community and recognise important community events and dates.
For more information view the Civic Centre Flagpole Policy or to view the current schedule .
How to apply
Please fill in below form and submit. Alternatively, contact us by email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au, call (03) 6211 8200 or visit us at Civic Centre, 15 Channel Highway, Kingston. Approved flags must be provided by the applicant.
Flag Application
How to apply
Please fill in below form and submit. Alternatively, contact us by email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au, call (03) 6211 8200 or visit us at Civic Centre, 15 Channel Highway, Kingston. Approved flags must be provided by the applicant.
Expression of Interest - Flying the Flag for Kingborough Communities
Kingborough Community Flag Schedule
| Flag | When | Why | Sample of Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Flag | 12 - 15 February 2024 | Tasmania Pride Week Tasmania Pride Week is dedicated to celebrating, uniting and promoting the Tasmanian Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer community, their friends, family and supporters. It provides opportunities for everyone to come together and share collective pride. |  |
| Transgender Flag | 31 March 2024 | Transgender Day of Visibility Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. |  |
| Netherlands Flag | 27 April 2024 | Grootegast (Westerkwartire) is Kingston's sister city in Holland. The friendly town agreement was signed to encourage economic and cultural relations between our districts. The district's relationship with Grootegast carries a special significance. Abel Tasman was born in Lutjegast, in the Grootegast municipality. 27 April is King Willem-Alexander of the Netherland's Birthday and is celebrated a national holiday in Holland. |  |
| Progress Pride Flag | 17 May 2024 | International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination IDAHOBIT is the anniversary of 17 May 1990, when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. The first IDAHOBIT was held in 2005 and is today acknowledged by millions of people globally. The purpose of the Day is to celebrate the progress made, while also raising awareness of the discrimination that LGBTQIA+ people still face today. |  |
| Nil | 26 May 2024 | Sorry Day Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’. | No community flags to be flown |
| Nil | 27 May to 3 June 2024 | National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. | |
| Nil | 7 - 14 July 2024 | National NAIDOC Week National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. | |
| Disability Pride Flag | July 2024 | Disability Pride Month In July each year, Disability Pride Month increases awareness and promotes understanding of the unique issues people with disability face, whilst celebrating the contributions of people with disability. The five colours in the Disability Pride Flag symbolise: Red: physical disabilities Yellow: cognitive and intellectual disabilities White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities Blue: mental illness Green: sensory perception disabilities |  |
| Legacy Flag | 1 - 6 September 2024 | Legacy Week The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940’s and is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country. |  |
| Transgender Pride Flag | 20 November 2024 | Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually (from its inception) on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. The day was founded to draw attention to the continued violence directed towards transgender people. | |
| Disability Pride Flag | 3 December | International Day of Disability International Day of Disability is held on 3 December each year to recognise the contributions and achievements of the 4.4 million Australians with disability, both visible and invisible. The five colours in the Disability Pride Flag symbolise: Red: physical disabilities Yellow: cognitive and intellectual disabilities White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities Blue: mental illness Green: sensory perception disabilities | |
