Australian English

people in the criminal justice system. In Australia, the number of prisoners with an Indigenous background has been rising over the past decade (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2015). With Indigenous people making up only 2% of the adult population in Australia, it is alarming that Indigenous adults make up over a quarter of the prisoner population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2015). The numbers for Indigenous youths are even more concerning; 6% of the youth population in Australia are…

People from different parts of the world may use different dialects and accents of English for example Aboriginal English and British English. Interactive behaviours may also be different in different countries due to cultural acceptance, for example Eye contact can be a sign of disrespect in cultures such as African Americans although European Americans believe…

first step by acknowledging the past and laying claim to a future that embraces all Australians.” By Kevin Rudd. From the earliest 19s to 1970s, a number of native children were vigorously taken away from their families due to a number of different government policies. The generation of children who were separated from their families under these policies became to be known as the “Stolen Generation”. The Australian government kidnapped indigenous children in an attempt to assimilate them into…

on Nyoongar (Noongar/Nooga/Nyungar) people. Indigenous Australians are also referred to as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia and there are several hundred groups/communities/tribes spread across Australia e.g. Ngunnawal people were the first inhabitants of Canberra, Eora people of Sydney, Alyawarre people of north east Alice Springs, Nyoongar people of Western Australia etc. Nyoongar people are Indigenous Australians who live in the south-western corner of Western…

Yet it wasn’t till 1770 when Lieutenant James Cook declared the eastern part of Australia as an English colony, and called it New South Wales. (bbc.com.uk) Yet there would not be an influx of settlers for a few more years. When the first settlers were arriving; they were ordered by the King of England to treat the locals with respect, and to bring them…

education levels, unemployment and not having English as a first language, all common characteristics of Indigenous rural and remote populations (Jamieson et al., 2011, Parker et al., 2012). Ethnicity or race is also significant in the oral health of Indigenous children and young people. Research on racism globally indicates that experiences of racism negatively affect health and well-being, but further research is needed within the Indigenous Australian context (Paradies, 2007), especially…

impact of the assimilation policy on aboriginal culture. Through characterization in the play “Educating Rita” Russell uses Rita to demonstrate the theme and difficulties faced by working class individuals transitioning into new phases of life in English class based society. These transitions can result in new knowledge and ideas, shifts in attitudes and beliefs, and give a deeper understanding of themselves and others. In Act 1 Scene 1 and 2 Russell…

From the first English arrivals in Australia, the Aboriginal people have lived in the shadow in their own country, with many issues that have not been resolved yet. Noel Pearson is one of the country´s most respected Aboriginal leaders and impressive intellects and powerful orators in Australia. He is a popular defender for Aboriginal rights, especially Aboriginal land. He has changed the approach to welfare, child abuse, child protection, education and economic development. In 2007, together…

society is constantly changing and evolving. Now your probably having trouble drawing the connections, or maybe thinking I’ve got the wrong class. How does all this talk on change and evolution relate to you 17 year olds, in the year 2018, sitting in English class? Well, despite these incredible changes that you and I likewise are bewitched by, our human nature, ladies and gentlemen, will always, no matter what, be grounded in fundamental values of equality, peace, unity and justice;…

To either Australians or a public less familiar with Australia’s history and culture or, Rabbit-Proof Fence by Philip Noyce (2002) is considered an excellent source to know about the ‘Stolen Generations’, an important chapter in Australian contemporary history. Premiering in a context in which there were increasing voices calling for the reconciliation with the Aboriginal community, the movie was a key landmark in this movement (Martin, 2002). Contrasting to frequent stereotypes in the artistic…