Citizenship ceremonies in Maroondah
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Maroondah City Council area. The council holds several ceremonies a year, and the first is on the morning of Australia Day. The next listed one is on 4 November 2026.
How you are invited
You get a letter from Home Affairs 1 to 3 weeks before the ceremony. It comes from the federal government, not the council, and the whole wait can be 3 to 6 months.
When ceremonies are held
The council holds several ceremonies each year, and the first is on the morning of Australia Day.
Coming ceremony dates
- Wednesday 4 November 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Where ceremonies are held
- Ringwood Lake Soundshell
- Karralyka, Ringwood East
What to bring
- photo ID, to show at the registration table
Guests and what to wear
You can bring up to 3 guests to the ceremony at Karralyka.
Neat casual or formal clothes, or national, traditional or cultural dress. Bare feet, beachwear, sports clothes and clothes with offensive words or pictures are strongly discouraged.
The Mayor usually gives you your certificate. Dates are tentative. If you need an urgent ceremony, contact Home Affairs.
Ceremonies run by Maroondah City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Maroondah City Council
What happens at the ceremony
You make the Australian Citizenship Pledge in front of the people at the ceremony. You become an Australian citizen when you make the pledge, not before. After the pledge you should receive your citizenship certificate. If it is not ready on the day, it comes by post.