Citizenship

Attending a citizenship ceremony is the final step in the journey to becoming 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.

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

Once approved for Australian Citizenship, applicants will receive a letter of invitation from the Department of Home Affairs, and Council will be provided a list of names of those people to include in the next ceremony.

Council has no influence or authority in determining who attends the scheduled ceremonies, this is completely managed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Citizenship Ceremony dates 2026

Day	Date	Time	Venue
Australia Day (Monday)	26 January	10:30am	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Wednesday	25 February	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Saturday	14 March	10:00am	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Thursday	16 April	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Saturday	2 May	10:00am	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Monday	18 May	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Thursday	11 June	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Monday	6 July	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Thursday	6 August	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Thursday	3 September	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Wednesday	30 September	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Monday	19 October	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Monday	9 November	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Monday	7 December	7:30pm	Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale

 

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.