The Victoria Day Council is an Association, incorporated in the state of Victoria. It is an independent, non-political organisation maintained by public subscription. Membership is open to all Victorians. In the incorporation documents, three aims for the Victoria Day Council are stated as: To celebrate Victoria Day, 1 July - the day Victoria was founded and which was, prior to World War I, a state public holiday. To support and encourage Victorians in all fields including Commerce, the Arts, Sport, Community and Public Life. To support Victorian Charities and other worthwhile causes that are of benefit to those in need in the state.