Citizenship

Citizenship certificate and Australian flag

Attending a citizenship ceremony is the final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen and receiving your Certificate of Australian Citizenship.

The ceremony fulfils the requirements under Australian citizenship law and provides an opportunity for Yarra Ranges Council to officially welcome its new citizens.

Enquiries regarding Australian Citizenship and the application process should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs.

Once approved, applicants will receive a letter from the department and Council will be provided a list of names to include in the next ceremony. 

Council has no say in who attends their ceremony – it is all handled by the department.

Citizenship Ceremony Dates 2023

Date

Day

Time

Venue

17 April

Monday

7:30pm

YRC Civic Centre

15 May

Monday

7:30pm

Mooroolbark Community Centre

25 May

Thursday

7:30pm

YRC Civic Centre

8 June

Thursday

7:30pm

Mooroolbark Community Centre

10 July

Monday

7:00pm

Burrinja Cultural Centre

20 July

Thursday

7:30pm

YRC Civic Centre

9 August

Wednesday

7:30pm

YRC Civic Centre

19 August

Saturday

10:00am

The Memo

2 September

Saturday

10:00am

YRC Civic Centre

18 September

Monday

7:30pm

Mooroolbark Community Centre

7 October

Saturday

10:00am

Mooroolbark Community Centre

23 November

Thursday

7:30pm

Burrinja Cultural Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How will I know when I should attend a ceremony?

If your citizenship application has been successful, the Department of Home Affairs will provide you with details of the ceremony and the paperwork you should bring for identification.

If you are unable to attend the ceremony, you must contact the department as soon as possible.

All attendees of the ceremony are encouraged to wear smart casual attire that reflects the significance of the occasion. Attendees are also welcome to wear their own national, traditional or cultural dress.

The following attire is not permitted:

  • Beach wear
  • Rubber thongs
  • Bare feet
  • Slippers
  • Offensive clothing
  • Sports training apparel

Call us on 1300 368 333 or email us for more information about citizenship ceremonies in Yarra Ranges.