The 26th Standard
The Aussie Covenant
The Aussie Covenant
It’s more than just a date marked down or a day to have a rest, It’s the spirit of our people that has stood the hardest test. It’s the story of the battler, of the nurse and of the mate, Who never leaves a person stranded by the paddock gate. It’s the red dirt in our fingernails, the salt spray in our hair and a loyalty to this wide land that follows everywhere.
We don’t just walk upon this soil; we’re woven in its grain, Through the searing heat of summer and the blessing of the rain. From the suburbs to the stations, where the lonely dingoes cry, We live beneath the watchful stars of a vast and southern sky. We’ve got a way of speaking plain and looking in the eye, A grit that doesn’t falter and a soul that doesn’t die.
The Aussie Essence
- The Handshake: A promise made that’s stronger than a law.
- The Resilience: Rising up, no matter what’s in store.
- The Unity: Standing firm together, side by side, With nothing left to flicker and nowhere left to hide.
Some say the world is shifting and our traditions might decay, But they haven’t met the locals who are standing here today. Our way of life is built on truth, on courage and on pride, With a heritage that’s deepened by the turning of the tide. We acknowledge every struggle, every triumph, every scar, For they made us who we are today and we’ve come bloody far.
So raise the flag and light the fire, let the celebration ring, Of the freedom and the future that an Aussie heart can bring. On the twenty-sixth of January, let the message be quite clear: Our roots are deep, our spirit’s strong and we are staying here. Through every storm and every sun, whatever comes our way, We are Australia, proud and bold and we are here to stay.
