Roxy Theatre

The Roxy Theatre in Ouyen is one of the last remaining sub-tropical picture theatres in the Southern Hemisphere. Both sides of The Roxy’s walls can still be raised to allow for cross ventilation, a hallmark of the sub-tropical style.

Embodying the true Ouyen community spirit, the town stepped up to the challenge when the Roxy was under threat of being abandoned. After 36 years of closure of the theatre, community member Jenny Heaslip took on the challenge of restoring the building and rallied over 250 local volunteers to help her.

The historic theatre, first built mid-30s, remains exactly as it was when it was first built in the mid-30s.

These days, The Roxy is a largely volunteer-run arts precinct and function centre and an integral part of the community, with films and events still regularly scheduled through the year.

For all enquiries please contact :

ROXY on Facebook CLICK HERE

*The Roxy is available for hire for private &

community functions.

Please submit all requests in writing to

PO Box 17, OUYEN VIC 3490.

Australia Day Awards

Each year, Ouyen celebrates the individuals and groups who make a valuable contribution to our community through the Australia Day Awards.

The awards are presented at the annual Australia Day Breakfast, hosted by the Ouyen Lions Club, with support from Ouyen Inc.

Award Categories

John Hickmott Memorial Citizenship Award

Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Ouyen and district through community service, volunteering and leadership.

Ouyen Lions Club Junior Citizenship Award (24 and under)

Recognises a young person who demonstrates community spirit, leadership and a positive contribution to Ouyen and district.

Ouyen Inc. Group / Event of the Year Award

Recognises a local group or event that has made a significant positive contribution to the community.

Nominations

Know someone who deserves recognition? We encourage you to nominate them!

Nominations generally open in November and close in January.

Nomination forms are available online (see below) or in person at the Ouyen Service Centre (79 Oke Street, Ouyen).

Online Nomination Forms

Citizenship Awards — [Link coming soon]
Group / Event of the Year — [Link coming soon]

For announcements and updates, visit the Ouyen Inc. Facebook page.

Previous Award Winners

We proudly recognise our past Australia Day Award recipients and thank them for their contributions to our community.

[Year] Award Recipients

Citizenship Award: [Name]
Junior Citizenship Award: [Name]
Group / Event of the Year: [Group or event]

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