At the tender age of 92, Theresia Krajewski will tonight become an Australian citizen at a ceremony in the Perth suburb of Armadale, Western Australia.

“Mrs Krajewski is one of only a few people in their 90s who have made the pledge to become an Australian citizen,” a spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said.

“Her decision shows it is never too late for someone to take the final step in their migration journey and become an Australian citizen.”

Mrs Krajewski was born in Austria in 1917. In 1950, she moved to Australia, where she immediately fell in love with the nation’s fresh air and relaxed lifestyle.

“I have lived in Australia for 60 years and made my life here,” Mrs Krajewski said.

“I have seen my family thrive and decided it was important to officially become Australian. I feel this country has been very good to me and my family.”

Mrs Krajewski will celebrate becoming a citizen along with 20 family members, including her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Among them is grandson Luke Nass.

“This country was built by strong, hard-working people like my grandmother and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are all valuable members of the Australian community,” Mr Nass said.

The mayor of the City of Armadale, Linton Reynolds, also honoured Mrs Krajewski.

“At 92 years young, I warmly welcome Theresia as an Aussie and congratulate her on her decision,” Cr Reynolds said.

Mrs Krajewski joins more than four million people who have become Australian citizens since 1949.

Citizenship represents a commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future.

Mrs Krajewski’s citizenship ceremony will be conducted at the Armadale Council Chamber at 6.10pm tonight. For further information about Australian citizenship and interviews with Mrs Krajewski and her family, contact DIAC National Communications.

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