Published on Monday, 20 October 2025 at 12:53:43 PM
The City of Albany is encouraging locals to help launch Western Australia’s first bicentenary by personally inviting friends and family to visit Albany during 2026.
A new destination marketing campaign, See You Soon, calls on the community to be part of this historic moment by sending invitations to loved ones, welcoming them to experience a once-in-a-lifetime program of major cultural, artistic and reconciliation events.
Free postcards will be available from the Albany Public Library and the City’s stall at the Albany Agricultural Show, with stamps provided for the first 200 people who take the time to write and send a card.
Mayor Greg Stocks said the campaign harnesses community pride to help share Albany’s story with the rest of the state and beyond.
“2026 is a historic year for Albany, and if there was ever a time to invite someone to visit, this is it,” he said.
“This campaign is about pride in place and the power of personal connection.
“Albany will be welcoming the world in 2026, and our community has an opportunity to be part of that invitation.”
Whether it is a heartfelt letter or a light-hearted message, every postcard is a chance to remind someone of what makes Albany special, and why this landmark year is one they will not want to miss.
Albany 2026 will commemorate 200 years since Aboriginal and British people began living together on the western side of the continent. It is an opportunity to reflect on the full scope of Albany’s story; from ancient Menang-Noongar history and the arrival of other cultures to its role as Western Australia’s first port, its enduring connection to the ANZAC story, and the many moments that have shaped today’s thriving multicultural community.
See You Soon invites locals to play a meaningful role in that story by helping bring others along for the journey.
For more information about Albany 2026, visit: www.albany2026.com.au
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