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NSWNational RecipientAustralian of the Year1994 A keen yachtsman, Kiernan represented Australia in a solo around-the-world yacht race in 1986-7 and was appalled by the rubbish and pollution he encountered. As a result, he organised a highly successful 'Clean Up Sydney Harbour' event in January 1989.
- When was Ian Kiernan named Australian of the Year?
- When did Ian Kiernan Start Clean Up Australia Day?
- What was Ian Kiernan first job?
- What is the point of Clean Up Australia Day?
- How did Clean Up Australia start?
- How much rubbish is collected on Clean Up Australia Day?
- Why did Ian Kiernan Start Clean Up Australia Day?
- What did Ian Kiernan believe in?
- Where is Clean Up Australia Day held?
- Is Clean Up Australia a charity?
- How many people does Australia produce food for?
- Who founded Kesab?
- How many people participated in the first Clean Up Australia Day?
When was Ian Kiernan named Australian of the Year?
Kiernan's environmental efforts were recognised in 1991 when the Australian Government awarded him the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). He was awarded Australian of the Year in 1994.
When did Ian Kiernan Start Clean Up Australia Day?
Back in Sydney, Ian teamed up with friends and organised the Clean Up Sydney Harbour event in 1989, rallying 40,000 volunteers who collectively picked up more than 5 , 000 tonnes of rubbish.
What was Ian Kiernan first job?
Sydney-born Ian Kiernan trained as a builder and specialised in historic restorations before embarking on remarkable career as a global environmentalist. A keen yachtsman, Kiernan represented Australia in a solo around-the-world yacht race in 1986-7 and was appalled by the rubbish and pollution he encountered.
What is the point of Clean Up Australia Day?
Every year, Clean Up Australia Day inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. Without the dedication from the volunteers, the parks, waterways, nature reserves and bushland across Australia would not be in the condition they are today.
How did Clean Up Australia start?
The idea was born out of an Australian Bicentenary event, "Clean-Up Lake Macquarie", which was instigated in 1987 by Ivan Welsh as Mayor of Lake Macquarie. Then followed the local "Clean Up Sydney Harbour" event in 1989 with more than 40,000 volunteers who collected some 5,000 tonnes of rubbish.
How much rubbish is collected on Clean Up Australia Day?
More than 16,500 tonnes of rubbish collected during Clean Up Australia Day.
Why did Ian Kiernan Start Clean Up Australia Day?
The idea of a clean up day had ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the community to get involved and make a difference to their local environment themselves. Ian and his committee believed that if a capital city could be mobilised into action, then so could the whole nation.
What did Ian Kiernan believe in?
"Ian believed that Clean Up belongs to the millions of volunteers who have taken to their streets, beaches, parks, bushland and waterways to remove the rubbish that is bothering them," the organisation said in a statement.
Where is Clean Up Australia Day held?
On March 3 2019 we celebrated 30 Years of Clean Up Sydney Harbour.
Is Clean Up Australia a charity?
We are a registered charity with the ACNC. All donations above $2 are tax-deductible for Australian taxpayers.
How many people does Australia produce food for?
“In Australia we are lucky because most of our food is grown and produced here. We produce enough food to feed 75 million people. That is enough to feed the entire population three times over. We have a very safe, reliable, and efficient food supply chain.
Who founded Kesab?
In 1971, five years after founder Colin Hill started KESAB, he joined with his Victorian counterpart, Phyllis Frost, at KABVic, and founded Keep Australia Beautiful.
How many people participated in the first Clean Up Australia Day?
In 1993, an estimated 30 million people in 80 countries took part in the first Clean Up the World, the second of which is planned for September 1994. Ian Kiernan is now chairman of Clean Up the World as well as Chairman of Clean Up Australia.
