Celebrating the legacy of GC2018

With just one year to go until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones has launched the Embracing 2018 ‘Legacy Stories’ program.

Ms Jones said the online program of stories will feature on the Embracing 2018 website and social media channels for the next 12 months to encourage Queenslanders to share their GC2018 stories.

“This time next year, 6600 athletes and officials from 70 nations and territories will arrive in our state for a once-in-a-lifetime sporting and cultural event,” Ms Jones said.

“The idea behind our Legacy Stories program is to show how everyday Queenslanders are embracing the Commonwealth Games and share their excitement through stories, videos, photos and flashbacks across social media.

“We want you to tell us how you are getting involved and how you are embracing the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“We want you to share your story with us and what the Games means to you.”

Ms Jones said the Legacy Stories program was about celebrating the state’s achievements and engaging Queenslanders in the Games, which were set to be an unforgettable, landmark event.

“The Games will inject billions of dollars into our economy and support up to 30,000 jobs, while also providing us with the opportunity to witness elite athletes right on our doorstep,” she said.

“However, its benefits will go beyond the conclusion of the Games in April 2018.

“This is about promoting our Games successes, as well as enticing tourists to Queensland and showcasing our world-class destinations, accommodation, transport, services and sporting facilities.

“We also want to show the world our capacity for innovation; leave a lasting legacy for business, industry and sporting groups; engage our Commonwealth counterparts through the Trade 2018 program; and build a healthier, more active and sustainable state.

“Legacy outcomes from the Games are critical to our state’s future and we look forward to sharing these outcomes with you over the coming year.”

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will run from 4-15 April 2018.

The Legacy Stories program will be featured on the following Embracing 2018 platforms:

• www.embracing2018.com
• facebook.com/embracing2018 
• twitter.com/embracing2018 
• instagram.com/embracing2018
• linkedin.com/company/embracing-2018

Share your story with us at embracing2018@dtesb.qld.gov.au. For more information on the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, visit www.gc2018.com.

Media contact: Emma Clarey – 0437 069 516