As a not for profit organisation, the Commonwealth Day Council welcomes the opportunity and support from organisations and associations who are passionate about assisting the youth in Australia.

Each year, a theme is established by the Commonwealth of Nations, which sets the focus and direction of activities.

Past themes:

• The Environment Our Future (2008)
• The Commonwealth @ 60 - Serving a New Generation (2009)
• Science, Technology and Society (2010)
• Women Agents of Change (2011)
• Connecting Cultures (2012)
• Opportunity Through Enterprise (2013)
• Team Commonwealth (2014)
• A Young Commonwealth (2015)
• An Inclusive Commonwealth (2016)
• A Peace-building Commonwealth (2017)

• A Common Future (2018)

• A Connected Commonwealth (2019)
• Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovation, Transforming (2020,2021 and 2022)
• Forging a sustainable peaceful common future (2023)
• Our Resilient Common Future:Transforming our Common Wealth (2024)
• Together we thrive (2025)

Some activities held by the Commonwealth Day Council include:

• Lunch in NSW Parliament House on Commonwealth Day
• Business functions held throughout the year with special guest speakers
• Forums for learning, discussion and participation in the affairs of the Commonwealth and its networks (Friends of the Commonwealth)
• Exhibitions, displays and other promotional opportunities to promote the Commonwealth of Nations.

The Commonwealth Day Council is keen to hold special functions that assist our partners leverage their commitment.