Primary school students

There are now four characters to help you learn about the responsibilities and privileges of being an Australian citizen.

In 2004 Benjiro Bear joined Tilly Bilby and Pledge Platypus by becoming an Australian citizen. We followed Benjiro's journey as he enrolled to vote, voted in elections, and applied for his Australian passport.

In 2008 we met a new character, Gina Giraffe. Gina is keen to share her ideas, interests, and skills with her new Aussie friends as she too looks forward to becoming an Australian citizen.

Celebrate the day at your school!

What's it all about?

• Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship.
• Australian Citizenship Day marks the expression of pride in being part of Australia's dynamic and diverse society.
• All Australians can celebrate the values which unite us, such as a shared belief in the democratic process and respect for the rights and liberties of all other Australians.
• It provides an opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, and to celebrate what it means to each one of us to be an Australian.