Ballarat welcomes 87 new residents on Australian Citizenship Day

The City of Ballarat proudly welcomed 87 new residents at a particular ceremony held on Australian Citizenship Day, Wednesday 17 September.  

Residents took the pledge of dedication, marking the ultimate step of their journey to changing into Australian residents.  

The conferees come from 21 nations around the globe together with Britain, China, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Iran, Ireland, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.  

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves mentioned the event was each deeply private for every particular person and important for the town as an entire.

“Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity to celebrate what it means to be an Australian and to recognise the many ways new citizens enrich our community,” she mentioned.  

“It’s a time to reflect on the shared values we all uphold: respect, freedom, fairness and a commitment to participate in and strengthen our communities.” 

“We are proud to officially welcome our newest citizens, who bring with them unique experiences, traditions, and talents that add to the diversity and vibrancy of Ballarat.” 

The Australian Government launched Australian Citizenship Day in 2001 to spotlight and rejoice the position citizenship performs in shaping the nation. Across the nation, ceremonies on this present day acknowledge the contributions of all residents, new and outdated, to our native communities. 

The City of Ballarat hosts a number of citizenship ceremonies annually, with the Australian Citizenship Day ceremony holding particular significance as a part of a nationwide celebration.