In commemorating the founding of the African Union (formerly Organisation of African Unity–founded on 25 May 1963), the Ballarat African Association hosted an Africa Day Dinner at the Buninyong Town Hall on Saturday 28 May 2022 to celebrate the contributions of Africans in Ballarat and region. A key message through the evening and our signature “Rebranding African Australian Identity” Project have been self-determination—to demonstrate our competences, show our desire for parity connections, and become more readily available to be driven by our intrinsic motivations.