The Citizenship Support Project focusses on assisting and supporting permanent residents and eligible citizenship applicants in understanding , Preparing for, and making bookings for the Australian Citizenship Test. The project assists eligible clients to articulate their understanding of the responsibilities and privileges involved in the decision to become an Australian citizen.

The methods used are aimed at familiarisation and confidence building and use many teaching tools to cover different learning styles. Hundreds of simulated questions have been developed from the resource book. Clients will be thoroughly prepared by practising them with computers, the testing process, and exchange of information through to a mock ceremony.

Applicants can choose classes at a time that is convenient for them. Services are provided in strategic locations in Blacktown and Mt Druitt.

Service Provided Support

• Provision of access and assistance with citizenship software to practice the test
• Group teaching in a classroom learning environment
• Provision of basic computer lessons for applicants with no exposure to computers
• Provision of mock test in a formal test environment to assist clients overcome the fear of test conditions and build up confidence for taking the test
• Assisting clients to book for the citizenship test
• Provision of advice on the citizenship process once the test has been passed.

To help potential citizenship applicants, one-on-one tuition can be organised as well as interpreters for those with limited English.