Community Flagpole

Using this form you can apply to fly an alternative flag of significance on the Community Flagpole

Prior to completing an application form, we suggest you also refer to Council's existing Flag Schedule and Policy.

Application Form

Your details

First Name

Last Name

Organisation or Group

Contact Number * (required)

Contact Email * (required)

Flag details

Type and description of flag

Attach image of flag below

Upload an image of the flag to be flown

Proposed date/sProposed date/s

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Tell us about your request, what is the significance of this flag?

Requirements

Applications should be received a minimum of 45 calendar days prior to the proposed date/s to allow time for any necessary approvals.
The flag must be provided to Council a week prior to the date/s it is to be flown.
The appropriate dimensions are 1800mm x 900mm
The flag must be in appropriate condition for flying (i.e. not torn or faded).

Important Information

In accordance with the Colac Otway Shire Council’s Flag Policy Protocol, Council will consider flying flags of significance on the Community Flagpole, other than those named in the Policy, upon application.
Council’s annual flag schedule will take precedence over any requests to fly other flags.
Alternative flags shall not be flown any longer than a maximum of seven (7) days.

Flag Schedule

Title	Date(s) flag flies	As per National Protocols	Further information	Flag images
International Women’s Day Flag	8 March	n/a	Acknowledges a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and raises awareness of gender discrimination.	*indicative image only
Transgender Pride Flag – International Transgender Day of Visibility	31 March	n/a	Signifies International Transgender Day of Visibility which is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.
Flags at half-mast – ANZAC Day	25 April	Yes	All flags are flown at half-mast until noon then at the peak until the usual time for closure of business or flags lowered.	All
RSL Flag to signify ANZAC Day	In the five days leading up to, and on, ANZAC Day	n/a	Flown for five days leading up to, and on, ANZAC Day in April.
Pride Flag for IDAHOBIT (17 May)	Up to seven days during May	n/a	Flying the Pride Flag for up to seven days during May to show extended support to our LGBTQIA+ community.
National Sorry Day	26 May	n/a	Acknowledges the history and continued effect of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from their families, communities and culture. On this day, the Australian National Flag, Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag shall fly from Council’s Ceremonial Flag Poles. Requests to fly flags other than those associated with Sorry Day shall not be considered.	n/a
National Reconciliation Week	27 May – 3 June	Yes	In recognition of 27 May as the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum which successfully removed from the Constitution clauses that discriminated against Indigenous Australians and 3 June as the anniversary of the High Court decision in the Eddie Mabo land rights case of 1992. During this week, the Australian National Flag, Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag shall fly from Council’s Ceremonial Flag Poles. Requests to fly flags other than those associated with National Reconciliation Week shall not be considered.	n/a
NAIDOC Week	From the first Sunday in July for one week	Yes	NAIDOC Week is held annually to celebrate and promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture. During this week, the Australian National Flag, Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag shall fly from Council’s Ceremonial Flag Poles. Requests to fly flags other than those associated with NAIDOC Week shall not be considered.	n/a
Pride Flag flown for Wear It Purple Day	30 August	n/a	Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.
United Nations Flag flown for United Nations Day	24 October	n/a	Acknowledging the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations.
Remembrance Day – flags at half mast	11 November	Yes	Flags flown in accordance with national flag protocols. Flags are flown at the peak from 8am; at half-mast from 10.30am to 11.02am; and at the peak again from 11.02am.	All
RSL Flag – Remembrance Day	In the five days leading up to, and on, Remembrance Day, November 11.	n/a	RSL Flag flown for the five days leading up to, and on, Remembrance Day to signify armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Transgender Pride Flag flown for Trans day of Remembrance	20 November	n/a	Flying the Transgender Flag to signify Trans Day of Remembrance which is an annual observance that honours the memory of the trans lives lost to acts of transphobia and discrimination.
Colac Otway Shire Council standard	On days when the Community Flagpole is not in use for other flags	n/a	Colac Otway Shire Council flag indicates arrival at the shire’s main municipal precinct.	*indicative image only

Collection Statement

Colac Otway Shire is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Colac Otway Shire for the purpose of a community flagpole application. It will not be disclosed to any other external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.

If the personal information is not collected, the application to fly a community flag cannot proceed. If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to Colac Otway Shire, please contact Council via telephone on 5232 9400 or email inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au. Council’s Privacy Policy is available from our website: colacotway.vic.gov.au/Council-the-shire/Council-policies and all Council Customer Service Centres.