Some of Blacktown’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities include:
The most common ancestries in the Blacktown area are; Australian (20.7%), English (17.6%), Filipino (7%), Indian (6%), and Irish (4.6%). The most common countries of birth in the Blacktown area are; Australia (57.6%), Philippines (6.4%), India (5.1%), New Zealand (2.5%), Fiji (2.1%), and England (2%). The most common birth places of parents in the Blacktown area are; Both parents born in Australia (35.3%), Both parents born overseas (54.7%) Father only born overseas (6%), Mother only born overseas (4%). The most common religious …show more content…
Filipino community
1. How did you or your family come to Australia? (e.g. refugee, immigrant, assisted pathway to residency or citizenship, etc.)
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2. Why did you or your family come to Australia? (e.g. better life, escape war, job opportunities, studying opportunities, healthcare system etc.)
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3. How long have you or your family been living in Australia? o 6 months or less o 1 year o 2-3 years o 4-5 years o 6 years or more
4. Are you aware of any support groups/networks which help …show more content…
If yes to question 4, list the support groups/networks you are aware of and what help they provide.
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6. What informal support networks do you use? (e.g. family/relatives, friends, neighbours, members of the Filipino-Australian community)
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7. Did you receive help finding housing in Australia? (from Humanitarian Organisations, the Australian Government or another link in Australia such as family) o Yes o No
8. How many people live in your household?