Celebrate Australian Citizenship Day - 17 September

What does Australian citizenship mean?

Australian citizenship plays an important part in building our nation. It gives all Australians a unique identity, is a unifying force, and formally welcomes migrants to the Australian community.

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.
• It is a day on which all Australians can celebrate the common bond that unites us, a shared belief in the democratic process and respect for the rights and liberties of all Australians.
• Australian Citizenship Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities, as well as privileges, of being an Australian citizen.
• We celebrate aspects of Australia and our way of life that unite us as a nation.
• We think about all the inspiring Australians who have shaped our nation.
• We think about what it means to each one of us to be an Australian citizen.