Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Every Australia Day since 2000, the Lions Club of Brisbane Camp Hill Carindale has hosted a community citizenship ceremony, welcoming new Australians into the southern suburbs of Brisbane. This year’s Presiding Officer will be Cr Ryan Murphy, Chandler Ward, Brisbane City Council.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Registration: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Ceremony: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Location: Belmont Services Bowl Club, 20 Narracott Street, Carina QLD 4152
- Cost: Free
- Parking: Limited onsite parking. Street parking is also available.
- Enquiries: brisbanecamphillcarindale.qld@lions.org.au or (07) 3517 1595
About the ceremony
Citizenship represents a commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future. It also symbolises the sense of belonging to a country where we have been born or where we have decided to make our home.
Your personal journey, and the experiences of those taking citizenship with you, remind us all of the importance of the values and beliefs that underpin Australia Day. Many people consider taking part in a citizenship ceremony on our national day an incredible honour and privilege.
Australia Day is also an opportunity for all Australians to affirm their commitment to Australia by taking part in an Affirmation ceremony. Our Presiding Officer will include this as part of the ceremony, and we welcome family and friends to take part.
We also take this time to celebrate the importance of volunteering in making our community a better place to live, work and grow. Everyone supporting this event is a local volunteer giving their time to make your Australia Day that bit more special.
What happens on the day
- Allow at least one hour before the ceremony starts.
- On arrival you will need to register, so please bring photo identification.
- Complete an electoral enrolment form.
- A volunteer will help you find your seat.
- The ceremony itself takes about an hour.
- Please tell us in advance if you are bringing a special guest, so we can plan seating.
After you are seated, there will be:
- a flag ceremony by Belmont Scouts and special representatives
- a formal introduction
- speeches, including a welcome message from the Minister
- an address to participants
- the pledge (if you want to make the Australian citizenship pledge on a holy book, please bring one with you)
- the National Anthem
- a formal close
Your citizenship certificate
- After you make the pledge, you will be invited on stage to receive your certificate from Cr Ryan Murphy.
- A photo will be taken at this time, or a family member can come forward to take one.
- Photos will be available on our Facebook page. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please tell a volunteer on the day.
What to bring
You need to bring your invitation to the ceremony and one form of photo identification:
- a driver’s licence
- a passport, or
- an official document with a photograph
If you do not have photo identification, bring at least three documents showing your name, address and signature:
- bank statements
- utility bills, or
- credit card statements
If you are under 16, you do not need to bring photo identification.
What to wear
- The ceremony is an important event where you make a commitment to Australia.
- You and your guests should wear formal or smart casual clothing and be groomed to reflect its significance.
- Your invitation includes information about the standard of dress required by the venue.
Volunteer with us
Would you like to help on the day? We would love to hear from you.