Prime Minister Scott Morrison urges people to remember those doing it tough this Christmas

In his annual Christmas message, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged everyone keep those who are doing it tough in their thoughts.

"There are six families in Devonport in northern Tasmania, from the Hillcrest Primary School this Christmas, who are completely devastated," Mr Morrison said.

"This Christmas we'll shed a tear and raise up prayers for them, I believe right across the country."

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Mr Morrison also acknowledged that while many Australians will be gathering for the first time in a while, many will also be alone this Christmas.

He said that the pandemic, especially the emergence of the Omicron variant, has continued to rattle the country.

"But together, always together and only together, do we keep pushing through," Mr Morrison said.

The Prime Minister also thanked Australians who are working around the Christmas period.

"They are driving trucks, delivering critical supplies, they're giving us our booster shots and doing our COVID tests."

Mr Morrison said no matter whatever the challenges, Christmas was a time of hope.

"Whatever comes our way, we back ourselves to overcome and to push through, as we have during the course of this pandemic, saving lives and livelihoods like few other countries in the world."

Watch the full message at the top of this story.