South Australia

trail being extremely narrow and no where to hide and be protected. It has left a strong, unbreakable bond between New Guinea and Australia which will continue throughout both of the countries history. In September of 1939, the 6th Division was formed and the 7th division was formed in March of 1940.…

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…

I found it interesting how Australia is currently caught between its geographical ties & historical ties. Geographically its makes sense to align with Asia during the Asian century, however strong historical with Europe and the USA make this quite challenging. Therefore as a country we are torn between leaving the West for the East. I also found it interesting how the concept of Asia is like talking about another world. I think many Australians consider the Asian lifestyle to be inferior and…

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…

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 Vietnam, but had to flee due to the war coming closer and closer. She had a happy life in Saigon, even though her father was captured when she was little, but when the war came close, she couldn’t do the things she loved anymore. Coming to…

deprived by the Europeans and the British colonies and settlement is an inaccurate description of the establishment of Australia. Historically, the first inhabitants of the Australian land has become a sensitive topic in which there are two perspectives that there is to be judged upon. It is important to analyse and explore the two views to answer and explain the question of whether Australia was invaded or settled. Invasion suggests force was used when the Europeans claimed the land from its…

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…

To really appreciate the magnificent beauty of the region, you must climb higher towards the eastern region to Deer Park. It's a little treacherous, however, with some maneuvering, you'll find yourself gazing out to the north and south with some of the most amazing views of the Olympic mountain range. You can see deer roaming in the meadows among rare plants and mountain goats feeding on the ridges that can only be seen in the Olympic National Park region. Located in the northern…

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…