New citizens welcomed
City of Mitcham welcomed 80 new citizens from 18 countries at a Citizenship Ceremony at Cumberland Park Community Centre on National Citizenship Day (17 September).
The City also recognised its grant recipients and highlighted some of their projects, from a community fair to sporting upgrades, a SALA art exhibition, community events and programs.
Over the past 12 months, the City’s Grants Program provided $221,566 to members of our community across a range of categories including Civic Participation and Leadership Awards, Community Facilities Grants, the Maggy Ragless Memorial Grant, My Mitcham Community Grants, Public Art Grants, Quick Response Grants and Multi-year Grants.
As part of the ceremony, Coromandel Valley Primary School Choir performed ‘Advance Australia Fair’ and ‘I am Australian’.
Citizens were presented a jar of indigenous jam representing Australia’s Traditional Owners, a Unity pin symbolising a commitment to a brighter future for all Australians, a letter of welcome from local primary school students and a native Australian seedling.