Citizenship Test Support

Submitted 15/12/2008

Migration for Business Growth

The Citizenship Support Grants Program (CSGP) is a discretionary grant program that provides support for clients requiring assistance to prepare for the Australian citizenship test. In 2008-09 the program will be run as a pilot.

Support services are available nationally from August 2008. Services will generally be provided in group classes. However, individual advice and assistance may also be available depending on the client's needs.

The support services will include:

  • a citizenship test kit (including the resource book Becoming an Australian Citizen)
  • an explanation of some important parts of the Citizenship Test
    Examples:
    • the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship
    • Australian values
    • traditions
    • history
    • national symbols
  • a citizenship test tutorial
  • advice on how the test works
  • who can get an Assisted Test
  • information and referrals to other services if required
  • interpreting services to clients with low level of English language proficiency
  • basic computer skills training for the test
  • bookings for the citizenship test and advice on required documentation
  • advice on the process for conferral of citizenship and citizenship ceremonies.

Note: CSGP support services do not include child care, English language tuition or professional counselling.

CSGP providers in South Australia are:

  • LM Training Specialist P/L

    Level 7, Da Costa Building
    68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    08-8100 7200
    www.languagecentre.com.au

  • TAFE SA English Language Services

    5th Floor Renaissance Centre
    127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
    08-8226 6555
    www.els.sa.edu.au
     

You can also telephone the Citizenship Information Line for more information about the CSGP, for the cost of a local call.
Telephone: 131 880