About

A New Energy for the French Community in Australia

Élan Citoyen is an independent, community-driven movement dedicated to representing and supporting French citizens living in Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. Born from a desire to renew civic engagement and rebuild trust, our approach is simple: listen, act, and deliver.

Our Team

At the heart of Élan Citoyen is a committed and experienced team

1 Serge Thomann

VIC

Alsace

Outgoing Conseiller des Français de l’étranger, entrepreneur, and local councillor. Deeply engaged in community life, Serge has consistently delivered concrete outcomes, including strong advocacy for improved local services and the reopening of the Consulate in Melbourne. He embodies a hands-on, results-driven approach to representation.

2 Audrey Barucchi

QLD

PACA

A dynamic and dedicated community advocate, Audrey is deeply involved in associative and cultural initiatives. She brings energy, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting families, education, and social cohesion within the French community.

3 Janos Jersch

NSW

Paris

With a strong background in international engagement and community building, Janos represents a new generation of committed citizens. He is focused on strengthening connections across regions and ensuring that every voice—especially the less heard—is represented.

11 Candidates.
5 Cities.

Together, they are supported by a broader team of engaged citizens from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to serve.

We believe that representation should be rooted in real life—close to people, responsive to their needs, and focused on practical outcomes. Free from partisan structures, Élan Citoyen brings together individuals who share a common goal: strengthening our community and ensuring that every French citizen abroad feels heard, supported, and connected.

Élan Citoyen

Our Priorities

A more engaged and connected community

We aim to foster stronger links between French citizens, local associations, and institutions. By encouraging participation, consultation, and dialogue, we seek to rebuild trust and create a genuine sense of belonging across our regions.

Better services and stronger representation

We advocate for improved access to essential services and more responsive institutions. The reopening of the Consulate General of France in Melbourne reflects the kind of tangible outcomes we stand for. We will continue to push for efficient, accessible, and modern public services for all French citizens abroad.

Defending and promoting the French language

We place the defence of French language education at the core of our action. French is not just a language—it is a vital link to our identity, culture, and future generations.

Élan Citoyen will actively support French schools, bilingual programs, teachers, and community initiatives. We will advocate for increased resources, stronger institutional support, and expanded access to French learning at all levels across Australia and the region.

A vibrant cultural and civic life

Culture is at the heart of our presence abroad. We support initiatives that promote French creativity, language, and heritage, while encouraging new projects—from community events to ambitious cultural hubs. Our goal is a thriving, visible, and dynamic French presence.

A Movement Built on People

At its core, Élan Citoyen is about being present, accessible, and accountable. It is about building bridges—between generations, communities, and between France and Australia.

Independent, committed, and forward-looking, Élan Citoyen represents a new way of engaging in public life: closer to citizens, driven by action, and guided by a genuine sense of service.