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Mannum Progress Association

"Celebrating Mannum, one event at a time."

Welcome to the Mannum Progress Association
The Mannum Progress Association is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit group made up of both business and personal members who are passionate about our town. We proudly organise some of Mannum’s biggest annual events, including the SA Truck & Ute Show, Christmas Parade & Street Party, New Year’s Eve Fireworks and SALA (South Australian Living Artists). Every dollar raised from these events is reinvested back into our community—supporting projects, facilities, and initiatives that make Mannum an even better place to live, work, and visit.

How we have supported our community

- Welcome to Mannum Wall
- Drug Awareness Program (Mannum Community College, over 2 years
- Sponsored 2 female rowers to the Australian Rowing Championships
- Fuel provided to Transport the Handicapped Child to Adelaide Specialist
- Refrigerator for the Mannum Kindergarten
- Picnic table for the disabled on Mary Anne Reserve, with a concrete path from the car park
- Solar lighting in Mary Ann Reserve

- Welcome to Mannum Lunch
- Sponsored a Robotics team from the Mannum School to attend the Sydney National Championships
- Provided funds towards the Helipad at Mannum Hospital
- Christmas Decorations and Community Banners for the Main Street

Vision

To unite and inspire the people of Mannum by being a strong voice, a dedicated supporter, and a proud promoter of our community. We strive to work together with local groups, organisations, and businesses to enhance our town, strengthen our services, and create opportunities that benefit everyone.

Values

Community First – We work to promote the well-being, growth, and success of the Mannum Community.
Preserve and Enhance – We are committed to protecting the natural beauty, heritage, and amenity of the Mannum District while improving facilities for future generations.
Spirit of Togetherness – We encourage mutual support, inclusiveness, and pride among all residents.
Collaboration – We actively partner with individuals, groups, and organisations to achieve shared goals.
Integrity – We conduct our work with transparency, honesty, and accountability.

Our Events

The SA Truck and Ute Show is one of Mannum’s biggest annual events.

The first SA Truck and Ute Show was held on the Sunday of the June 2012 long weekend as a boost for local businesses during the quiet winter period.

Run as a community fundraiser and creating an economic boost in the off-peak winter season, the event has contributed thousands of dollars back into local projects within the town, providing opportunities for local community groups to reinvest back into the community.

The Mannum Christmas Pageant is held on the first Saturday in December. The kids have a fabulous time, and excitement builds when Santa arrives. Plenty to do and see. At the end of the event, a fireworks display brings awe to the children's faces.

New Year's Eve is the ultimate fireworks event, held in the middle of the river, where fireworks shoot off the barge, lighting up the sky. People from all over come to see this display. The fireworks display can be seen from many spots in Mannum.

SALA in MANNUM

Throughout August each year, Mannum comes alive with our South Australian Living Artists (SALA) exhibition.

Presented by Mannum Creative Communities, the Arts subcommittee of the Mannum Progress Association. This vibrant event showcases an inspiring collection of artworks from local and regional artists.

Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of mediums, from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, reflecting the rich creativity of our community.

Open from August 1 to August 31, the exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to experience and purchase unique works, meet the artists, and celebrate the arts in the heart of Mannum.

Mannum Progress Association Inc.

PO Box 43

Mannum, SA 5238

Contact

Email: mannumprogress@gmail.com

Or Call 0477 633 116