Kingborough Community Flags

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

Please note: Where an application to fly a flag/s is approved, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Council with the required number of flags of an appropriate size (dimensions 1800 x 900 mm) prior to the date/s the flag/s are to be flown. Flags must be in an appropriate condition for flying (i.e. not torn or faded).

Council's Annual Community Flag Schedule will take precedence over any requests to fly other flags.

Applicant details

Name
if relevant
Address
Please outline why you are requesting the flag to be flown and attach any supporting documentation.
Max. file size: 64 MB.

Kingborough Community Flag Schedule

FlagWhenWhySample of Flag
Rainbow Flag12 - 15 February 2024Tasmania 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 Flag31 March 2024Transgender 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 Flag27 April 2024Grootegast (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 Flag17 May 2024International 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.
Nil26 May 2024Sorry 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
Nil27 May to 3 June 2024National 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.
Disability Pride FlagJuly 2024Disability 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
Nil7 - 14 July 2024National 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.
Legacy Flag1 - 6 September 2024Legacy 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 Flag20 November 2024Transgender 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 Flag3 DecemberInternational 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