Languages of Australia

anything that prevented them from setting up and creating camp. I also learned that because of rain and humidity many of the marines supplies got destroyed in Cape Glouster. I also learned that between 1942-1943 the marines had traveled down to Australia as a way to gain back strength before going off and fighting once again. This war was really devastating for many people and I learned so much things about how horrible the war was on the human body and food and it was definitely hard to live…

My γιαγιά, Catherine Fotiou, was born in Rhodes, Greece on the 26th of July, 1948. She had three other siblings. At three years old, she embarked on an unbelievable voyage across an immense sea to a ‘foreign land’ known as Australia. She still remembers the sound of the wind, hitting the sails of the ship, Kirina. My γιαγιά was brought up on the Dodecanese Island of Rhodes, Greece, in the town called ‘Palia Poli’ which translates to the ‘Old Town’. Her Mother, Sarah, was from an upscale family…

According to the Refugee Council of Australia, 65% of current enterprises are comprised of refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds; these create economical opportunities for not only fellow refugees but also Australian residents. However there are some negative affects that migration has on Australia, for example the majority of Australians are irritated of refugees. An increasing number of citizens say refugees…

unemployment, work opportunities, lack of education, not having easy access to transport between countryside and major cities, racism, depression, and many more of classification. Aboriginal in remote areas has a bad perspective towards the human rights of Australia. The remoteness creates many challenges and issues for them; the governments believe these towns are very far away…

Laws New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom are several of the first countries in the world to pass minimum wage acts. Continuing from them, most countries all around the world have implemented minimum wage laws in some ways or another. The World’s First Minimum Wage Way back in the year 1894, New Zealand enforced the world’s first national minimum wage laws. All businesses and all industries across the entire country was covered by this minimum wage law. Australia, specifically to…

A refugee is someone who is forced to flee their home country due to war, prosecution, natural disaster, or any other reason that made them leave. Some universal experiences they have to go though are learning the language, finding somewhere to stay, and eventually getting used to a new life with the help of others. It is a long process, but almost all refugees are able to finally get back into the daily grind and adjust to their new lifestyle at some point. Ha and her family came from South…

1972: The Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra is started on Australia Day due to land rights claims. 1984: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Act is Passed. 1981: A land rights conference is held at James Cook University where Eddie Mabo makes a speech outlining the land ownership and inheritance system on Murray Island. A lawyer at the conference suggests there should be a test case on claiming land rights through the court system. 1981: A land rights conference is held at…

Exploring the Olympic National Park Region on Foot Located in the northwest of Washington State, this 900,000-acre park is renowned for its natural wonders. Under the haze that surrounds the Pacific coast and wooded area, you can find big trees, rugged coastlines, and some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Mount Olympus is the tallest peak in the region at almost 8,000 feet in height. You’ll be amazed at the snowcapped peaks and slow-moving glaciers that make up a rainforest as…

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Australia In Australia the Refugee and Asylum Seeker social justice issue is a recurring matter that causes the Australian Government to take action. The Refugee issue in Australia divides the nation in half between the Government’s and the Catholic Church’s opinions. This causes a range of interest including professionals, priests, students and more people to write about the Refugee social justice issue. Morrissey is a professional who…

The Indigenous people whose traditional lands are the area of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory are The Ngunnawal people (alternatively Ngunnawal tribe). First encountered by European settlers in the 1820s, the Ngunnawal people lived in an area roughly bounded by what are now the towns of Queanbeyan, Boorowa and Goulburn. The meaning of Ngunnawal is we, the people, or us and today’s spelling came from the settlers, the original spelling was Ngoonawal (rhyming with soon). The region…