Celebrate your journey to Australian citizenship with City of Mitcham's quarterly ceremonies during key community weeks.
Sunday 1 March 2026
to Wednesday 30 September 2026
Mitcham, SA, Australia
Free
Celebrate a significant milestone in your family's life with the City of Mitcham Citizenship Ceremonies held four times a year. These ceremonies provide a warm and welcoming environment for new citizens to officially become part of the Australian community, surrounded by family and friends. The events are thoughtfully scheduled to coincide with important cultural weeks, enhancing the sense of belonging and celebration.
Each ceremony lasts about an hour, beginning with registration 30 minutes prior to start time to verify candidate identity. The event includes the formal citizenship proceedings followed by a relaxed time for guests to enjoy complimentary coffee and cake. Traditional dress is encouraged, adding to the cultural richness of the occasion. Due to spacing restrictions, each conferee may bring only one guest, except for the Australia Day event which may have different rules.
- Ceremonies are held four times annually in 2026: March (Harmony Week), June (Refugee Week), September (National Citizenship Day), and the Australia Day Awards event.
- Registration is required via an invitation link sent by the Department of Home Affairs after citizenship approval.
- Dress code is neat casual with traditional dress encouraged.
- Each ceremony runs approximately one hour, followed by refreshments.
The ceremonies take place at City of Mitcham venues, accessible to local residents and visitors. Specific venue details and directions are provided upon registration. The City of Mitcham is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees.
- Invitations to attend are sent by the Department of Home Affairs after citizenship approval.
- RSVP is required before the date outlined in the invitation.
- Wait times for ceremonies vary depending on demand and linked family applications.
- For expedited ceremonies, applicants should contact the Department of Home Affairs directly.
Attendance is by invitation only following approval from the Department of Home Affairs. There is no cost to attend the citizenship ceremonies. Guests must RSVP to confirm attendance. For enquiries, contact the Department of Home Affairs or the City of Mitcham as directed in the invitation.
