Australia is a very unique place, along with our multiculturalism there is also a strong heritage surrounding us. At first thought of Australian heritage we think about such landmarks as Uluru, The Sydney harbour bridge and The Sydney opera house, The Great Barrier reef and other internationally recognised places. But our heritage goes much deeper than that; it is far more than outstanding icons. Along with these icons there are also unsung places like the old cattle stations, Aboriginal missions, migrant hostels, War memorials, our unique wetlands and the towns and cities we have built. Adding all of these things together, helps to tell the story of who we are and how we have shaped this land in the…
Personally, being an Australian to me means celebrating freedom and the diverse number of people. Being Australian means having to explore and experience the blue beaches, hot summer days, cold winter nights and the footy seasons. Australia means wearing shirts, shorts and thongs. Having family gatherings and barbecues, having the opportunity to vote which makes us a democratic country. The thing about Australia is you don’t have to be born an Aussie to consider yourself an Australian; Australia is full of different nationalities. To me being an Australian is being friendly and tolerating all the people around you.…
What has been the impact of globalisation on Australia? What are the future implications of globalisation on Australia?…
Australia’s attitude towards the rights and freedoms of Aboriginals has changed drastically from 1920 to the present. It is evident that Australia has made a greater effort throughout the years, to bridge the gap between the rights and of Aboriginals and the rest of Australia. This has been improved by the implementation of different policies such as the Protection policy, Assimilation, Integration, Self Determination and Reconciliation.…
1938: Aboriginal Progressive Association declares a ‘Day of Mourning’. Aboriginal conference is held in Sydney, first time thousands of Indigenous protested against Inequality, injustice, dispossession of land and protectionist policies.…
In the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2012 (Page 13) it states that the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity underlie this Law and furthermore that the role of parents and families is respected and supported. I take this to mean that we celebrate all cultures equally even my Australian culture where we celebrate Australia day, that we include all ways of living even if that means embracing national holidays appropriate to me and the families here and that we celebrate the diversity of our nation both indigenous and other. I’m advocating for my parents and families, the ones that wish to celebrate Australia day because they are proud of their country, they want to celebrate their culture and express how much they love…
Australia Day is a public holiday held throughout the country on January 26, although celebrated as a wondrous occasion by many, it actually portrays the arrival of the First Fleet convict flotilla at Botany Bay, 1788. European settlers dispossessed the traditional owners of Australia, for this reason many Indigenous people refer to it as “Invasion Day” or “Survival Day.” As Professor Dodson agrees “We have to have a date that’s more inclusive than January 26.” The changing of the date of Australia Day would broadcast our sincerity and hope for reconciliation for what the first settlers committed. To many Australians, Australia Day is just another day off. Therefore, Australia Day should be changed to a more appropriate date that truly represents Australians at our finest.…
The theme for Harmony Day in 2011 is ‘Everyone Belongs’, promoting the idea that all Australians form an important part of our country, regardless of their background. Harmony Day is a time to reflect on where Australia has come from, as well as a time to recognise the traditional owners…
Australian icons Flag of Australia Adopted • 3 September 1901 • The flag includes the Southern Cross, Union Flag (The Union Jack) and Commonwealth Star. The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star, the Seven Point Star, or the Star of Federation) is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia which came into force on 1 January 1901. Coat of arms of Australia Adopted • 19 September 1912 • Granted by King George V; an earlier design was granted by King Edward VII on 7 May 1908, and it continued to be used in some contexts, notably appearing on the sixpenny coin until 1966.…
There are four main qualities to the ANZAC legend: an independent spirit, bravery, mateship and spirit of the bushman. The ANZAC’s defined their nations’ reputation during World War I through their display of these qualities.…
The poem “I am Australian” relates to the concept of belonging to and national identity. Repetition of 'I Am Australian' reinforces this, imagery of the environment and creates a link between the nation and the self, and thus the person is intimately connected to the country. The Poem is about celebrating diversity in Australia, between the people and the land.…
The Aboriginals were a native civilization in Australia comparable to the Native Americans in North America. They were Australia’s stolen generation. These indigenous people were snapped off from their culture violently and unjustifiably. The…
Australian identity refers to how a country is depicted as a whole whilst encompassing its culture, traditions, language and politics. Australia is the smallest, youngest continent with the lowest population density, which often struggles to define its national identity. As Australia originates from British descent, it lacks originality in culture and heritage. One aspect as portrayed by Tim Winton in his narrative style article Tide of Joy is an Australian identity revolving around summer by the sea with family. Danny Katz emphasises the difference between those considered ‘worthy’ of celebrating Australia Day and those that do not meet the criteria in his editorial Aussie, Aussie, Aussie? No, No, No. These two texts help to define the open-ended question of, ‘How do we define Australian identity?’ However, the texts both represent a narrow range of individuals in Australian society and therefore by reading these two texts alone, it is a rather biased view of the Australian stereotype.…
There are many Indigenous Australians that have made a significant impact on Australian society. These people stood up for their rights and made their voices heard. Every action they made was because of the strong belief they had for their rights, culture and people.…
As many Australians know Australia day is celebrated on the 26th of January. Australia day celebrates the British flag at the head of Sydney cove by Governor Arthur Philip in 1788, This day was also known as the day of mourning by the 21st century.…