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The Australian Dream

Blood, history and becoming.

In this landmark essay, Stan Grant writes Indigenous people back into the economic and multicultural history of Australia. This is the fascinating story of how fringe dwellers fought not just to survive, but to prosper. Their legacy is the extraordinary flowering of Indigenous success – cultural, sporting, intellectual and social – that we see today. 

Yet this flourishing co-exists with the boys of Don Dale, and the many others like them who live in the shadows of the nation. Grant examines how such Australians have been denied the possibilities of life, and argues eloquently that history is not destiny; that culture is not static. In doing so, he makes the case for a more capacious Australian Dream.

Correspondence discussing Quarterly Essay 64,  The Australian Dream :

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• George Megalogenis

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stan Grant is Indigenous Affairs editor for the ABC and Chair of Indigenous Affairs at Charles Sturt University. He won the 2015 Walkley Award for coverage of Indigenous Affairs and is the author of  The Tears of Strangers  and  Talking to My Country.

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• Writing about country

Guide to research and literary criticism of current texts used in VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL), English Language, and Literature

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VCAA Outline: Writing about country

Writing about country is an invitation to explore ideas of place and belonging . The texts exemplify this and have their own thematic focuses. The resources listed here can be used as starting points for your own explorations, and offer links to similar works, information on topical issues, and collections that might inspire.

• Chekhov, Anton, ‘ Gooseberries ’
• Clarke, Maxine Beneba, Chapter 2 of  The Hate Race (A)
• Kassab, Yumna, ‘ The Conquest of Land and Dream ’ (A)
• Lynch, Cassie, ‘Split’ from  Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now (A)

How to respond

Responding to a text might involve:

"Explorations of physical land and country, local and international, loss of country and dispossession, remembering country and nostalgia, migration, the power of connections with land, climate change and the changing landscape, and imagined countries. Students could engage with experiences like farming and land management, and with cultural expressions like country music. Others could explore traditional understandings of Country through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives."

Visit the  VCE English and English as an Additional Language Study Design for more guidance.

For Teachers: On teaching Blak literature

In March 2022, Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival hosted its first-ever Education Day in partnership with State Library Victoria. Following a day-long event for secondary students, a teacher PD session was held in the State Library Victoria Theatrette to discuss, explore, listen and learn about ‘how to teach Blak literature’. Watch the discussion between authors Bruce Pascoe and Thomas Mayor , educators Edie Wright , Lynette George and Carmel Byrne in the video below. 

Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov

Key text:  ‘ Gooseberries ’ by Anton Chekhov, from The Project Gutenberg eBook copy of The Wife and Other Stories  (updated 10 September 2016)

Themes:  happiness and fulfilment; social mores and class interactions prior to the turn of the 20th century; critique of the nobility and land ownership

Task: In the story, students will find ample opportunity to identify hallmarks of the modern short story form and may be encouraged to adopt elements of Chekhov’s style, such as the employment of pathetic fallacy, imagery and sensory description. With the story posing more questions than it does answers, students may be intrigued to experiment with engendering depth and complexity in their own writing through the use of extended metaphor or embedded narrative. Refer to pp.17-18 of the  VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Text List 2024 .

Some analysis on Gooseberries

• Piano, D. (2002). Critical Essay on "Gooseberries" . Short Stories for Students edited by Jennifer Smith, vol. 14, Gale
• Schorer, M. (1950). Comment on 'Gooseberries'. The Story: A Critical Anthology, pp. 61-65
• Gullason, T. H. (1998). The Short Story: An Underrated Art.   Studies in Short Fiction , 1964, Fall, 2[1], 13-31)
• Further articles from the Gale Literature database

Chapter 2 of The Hate Race by Maxine Beneba Clarke (A)

Key text:  Chapter 2 of  The Hate Race by Maxine Beneba Clarke

• Read it at the Library online and as a print copy .
• Find another copy at a local public library you can borrow ( click for help with this Trove search ).

Themes:  the experience of the ‘other’ in contemporary Australia; language - as a weapon and inheritance (see the author's "slam poetry roots, the patois of her forebears and refrains and elements of Batuque"); belonging and inclusion; racism, prejudice and exclusion; migration and settlement (especially through the lens of the author's West Indian British heritage)

Task:  Students will recognise the universality of the experience of encountering something new and overwhelming and may be inspired by Clarke’s writing to explore stories of their own forebears, or personal experiences of encountering an unfamiliar landscape or culture. Refer to p.18 of the  VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Text List 2024 .

Language play

• OutLoud Secondary Slam! (2023)
• OutLoud Eco!Slam (2019) State-wide school poetry slam competition on the theme of environmental sustainability for primary and secondary school students

Other stories of migration

• Immigration Museum

Understand today’s world through primary source documents, archives, films, and ephemera related to significant border areas and events from the 19th to 21st centuries. Covers environmental, financial, political, and cultural impacts of migrant populations and borderland across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.

Search across two modules of content-- Module 1: The Century of Immigration and Module 2: The Modern Era --exploring the movement of peoples from Great Britain, Ireland, mainland Europe and Asia to the New World and Australasia.

Discover the music, fashion, youth culture and political movements of the period through printed and manuscript sources, visual material, ephemera and video clips.

Spotlight  Discover more about this resource in our Online Collection Spotlight: Popular Culture in Britain and America, 1950-1975 blog post.

Framework of ideas

• Framework of ideas Outline of the Framework of Ideas

The Conquest of Land and Dream by Yumna Kassab (A)

Key text:  ' The Conquest of Land and Dream ' by Yumna Kassab from  Meanjin  (Spring 2021)

Themes:  The piece deals with the attempts of migrants to exploit, control and understand new lands, and in the case of Australia, the impacts on First Nations Peoples, moving from the arrival of the British to more modern migration involving asylum seekers. Themes include colonisation and dispossession; the interaction between place and identity; possession and sovereignty; naming and words; farming and mining.

Task:  Students could experiment with the use of second-person narration and reflect on their family’s stories of migration, dispossession or connection to place, as well as their own relationship with and understanding of Australian history. Refer to pp.18-19 of the  VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Text List 2024 .

From the archives

Discover archival material relating to colonisation and decolonisation, migration, and the impact of these upheavals. The following databases share these stories through a diverse mix of photographs, videos, manuscript records, and more, including firsthand accounts.

Discover materials from within former British colonies and Commonwealth nations, alongside some from former French and Portuguese territories. Created for local audiences by local actors, these materials reflect a period of enormous global change as decolonisation movements gathered momentum post-World War II.

Spotlight  Discover more about this resource in our Online Collection Spotlight – Decolonization: Politics and Independence in Former Colonial and Commonwealth Territories blog post.

Explore the lives of settlers and indigenous peoples on the colonial frontier regions of North America, Africa and Australasia.

Discover worldwide causes, effects, and responses to World War II refugee crises and displaced persons through 700,000 pages of manuscript records sourced from the National Archives of UK and USA, the British Library, World Jewish Relief and more.

Spotlight  Discover more about this resource in our Online collection spotlight – Refugees, Relief and Resettlement: Forced Migration and World War II blog post.

Engage with the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about life before, during and after the historic 1967 referendum in Australia, through text, photos, videos, ephemera and audio packages available on the website.

Other works by Yumna Kassab

• Australiana (2022) - Available to view at the Library online and in print

Split by Cassie Lynch (A)

Key text:  'Split' by Cassie Lynch in  Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now  (2021) by E. van Neerven)

• Read an  ebook copy available online  and a print copy in The Ian Potter Queen's Hall  at our Library.

Themes and ideas:  post-colonial treatment of the land; the divide between traditional indigenous connection to Country and the modern explored through language and imagery, especially the old and new Swan River. Refer to p.19 of the  VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Text List 2024 .

Explore other stories about Country

• Aboriginal stories | State Library Western Australia Cassie Lynch is a Western Australian author and descendent of the Noongar people. In 'Split', she explores the You can find more stories by 
• Growing up Aboriginal in Australia edited by Anita Heiss This anthology of stories showcases as many diverse voices, experiences and stories on language, country, ways of life, and how people are treated daily in the community, the education system, the workplace and friendship groups.
• Colouring the rainbow : blak queer and trans perspectives : life stories and essays by First Nations people of Australia  edited by Dino Hodge "Twenty-two First Nations people reveal their inner reflections and outlooks on family and culture, identity and respect, homophobia, transphobia, racism and decolonisation, activism, art, performance and more, through life stories and essays."
• Convincing ground: learning to fall in love with your country by Bruce Pascoe A wide-ranging, personal work covering historical and contemporary Australian debates about identity, dispossession, memory and community.
• Fire front: First nations poetry and power today  curated by Alison Whittaker An anthology of First Nations poetry showcasing new and established Aboriginal writers and poets including Bruce Pascoe, Ali Cobby Eckermann and Tony Birch.
• We come with this place by Debra Dank  Based in the south-western Gulf of Carpentaria and mentions the following people and languages: Garawa, Gudanji, Kalkadoon, Wakaja, Wombaya and Yanyuwa. 

Access to a vast record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and their publications through the BlackWords database:

Discover a comprehensive record of publications by and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and their literary and storytelling cultures.

Background research

Learn more about the context in which these stories take place using the online resources listed below:  

Research guide: Koorie Victoria and State Library of Victoria collections

Explore perspectives and stories from Aboriginal people from Victoria in the Library's unique collections: from maps, newspapers and activist posters to personal diaries.

Please note: The State Library of Victoria advises that the subject of this work may include images and names of deceased people; it may also include words and descriptive terms that may be offensive to Indigenous Australians. This work is presented as part of the record of the past; contemporary users should interpret the work within that context.

More from the author

Visit Cassie Lynch's website  to find a full listing of other works.

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Australia My Dream Destination

Australia is my dream destination. I am sure we all have a place that we want to visit more than any other place in the world. Since my late teens, Australia has always been that place for me.

When I was in my late teens I began watching Neighbours and Home and Away, 2 Australian soap operas that were in Canada for a short time. I guess after watching them I was hooked on the destination. I began researching my big adventure and have never stopped.

Whether it be swimming or surfing along the seaside, or on a ‘walk about’ through the outback, there are so many different places to visit, coast to coast and in between for an Australian adventure.

There is nothing more inviting then a walk over the Sydney Harbour bridge, with the lights of the city and the glow of the moon over the water, or maybe a visit to the opera house.

Toronto to Australia is probably about 22 hours with a stop somewhere in between, now that’s a long time to be travelling on a plane. How do you make the time pass? Yes, sleeping is an option although I never really seem to sleep when I fly. One day my dream will come true an I will be there.

Travelling on an Australian excursion and wondering where to go? Once you’re there I am sure you will know what to do, if you venture into one of the regions below.  

• In and around Sydney
• New South Wales
• Coastal Queensland
• Outback Queensland
• Western Australia
• Northern Territory
• South Australia
• In and Around Melbourne

While you’re out strolling the beaches or walking the land watch you may come across kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, birds, reptiles and marine life of many different varieties. Be careful of the spiders and snakes, some of the most dangerous are around.

I guess if you want the true experience you should probably know a few of the commonly used slang words.

• Knackered = Pooped; Tired; Exhausted
• layby = Layaway
• Light globe = Light bulb
• Lippie = Lipstick
• Lolly water = Soft drink
• Loo = Toilet; Restroom
• Loose cannon = Someone who is behaving out of control
• Lounge room = Living room
• Mozzies = {or: mossie} Mosquitoes
• Nappies = Diapers

Where is your dream destination? Do you have it all planned out? Have you been there already?

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My Dream Country

Essay writing competition 2020 category: 8 - 11 years - commendation -.

Highly commended essay "My Dream Country" written by Xin Yong Lim .

‘Mom, I cannot stay home forever! Hate Covid-19!’

'Cheerful. Happy. Awesome. Nature. Good. Easy. It's CHANGE'. Mommy replied. ‘Be the President. Rule your own country tomorrow onwards’.

I read the acronyms many times. I realized we do not have to be the real President of a country to CHANGE the world. We just need to build the country of our dreams to make the change that can CHANGE the world.

I stayed CHEERFUL, made peace with my twin sister that I usually fight with. When daddy was sad not being able to work, I snuggle and cheer him. When grandma was sad, I praised her cooking that it was so awesome and she cooked tastier the next day. After all, I’m the President of my own country. I have the authority to curve the smile upward instead of downward. If I ever become a President of my own country named ‘JOYLAND’, it’s compulsory for everyone to post in Facebook or Instagram daily ‘I made this person smile today’.

Online classroom came as I missed my teachers and classmates.  2pm daily, Monday till Friday was my ‘HAPPY’ moment. I forgot that I spilled my cereals that day. I appreciate that one hour like I never did before. I completed my homework and screenshot into Google classroom, feeling accomplished. I would create ‘HAPPY’ HOUR in workplace at ‘JOYLAND’ for people to do what they are passionate about.

Imagine a secretary has an extra one hour break to cook for her colleagues or a teacher has an extra one hour from teaching Science to show her students gardening or on a guitar. More play time and it’s AWESOME to stay home to stay safe!

As the President of ‘JOYLAND’, we learned kids’ yoga and unicorn can be a yoga pose! Country of my dream connects lives with Mother NATURE. Grandma smiled when she harvested her first tomato and bunch of spinach. Mommy placed lemongrass at our bathrooms as natural insect repellents. When I am the real President, I would call for natural vitamins of lemonade to replace vitamin C tablets and Mother Nature is the top priority in everything!

Our neighbour cried she lost her job at a hotel. I wish I am the President and GOOD spending habits are nurtured from young. Banks reward when a child brings her piggy bank to the bank, unlock and handed the savings to the banker. Children would save for rainy days. Red carpet going to the counter in banks and machines built at children’s height. How cool! Surely children would love saving money and adults’ teary moments can reduce later on.

One day, I became grumpy and naughty. Grandma made my favourite omelette and said ‘EASY’. Take it easy, unhappy times will pass. The next week, I was allowed to return to school with special restrictions of wearing mask and social distance. I decided to take it ‘EASIER’ when things are tougher!

Surely, the country of my dream can overcome any challenge with C.H.A.N.G.E!

Cover-19 really made me CHANGE for the better. I hope everyone too will accept CHANGE for the brighter tomorrow. All of us can habe the country of our dreams! Dream and Be!

In the Age category 8 - 11 years, Xin Yong's essay sends a powerful message. Similar to her sister's award-winning essay ' Malaysia My Beloved Country' .

Xin Yong spreads inspiration and puts emphasis on the virtue of staying positive in these tough times. We wholeheartedly agree that change is much needed, remembering the strength of community and Mother Nature, sharing love and positivity is what makes challenges as the current pandemic so much easier to bear and overcome.

Well done, Xin Yong! Thank you very much for your extraordinary story 'My Dream Country'! Congratulations!

Xin Yong attends Chung Hwa One Chinese Primary School in Butterworth/Penang in Malaysia. 

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When people discuss dream vacation destinations, Australia never comes up. The reason isn’t that hard to understand. The country just doesn’t seem exotic enough. If you had to take a week or even a month off to go on vacation, for most people, it would make more sense to venture into Asia, possibly even Africa.

However, people who propagate that attitude fail to recognize the fact that Australia is a truly wonderful country.

5 Dream Destinations in Australia

Australia is a perfectly acceptable getaway for anyone looking for a memorable vacation. Most people you talk to think they know what Australia has to offer, even if they have never visited the country.

They think that the wonders of Australia start and end with Sydney. The city is definitely deserving of the attention it gets. However, it is by no means Australia’s only significant attraction.

The country is quite large, and a lot of the culture and history for which it is known is still quite evident in its sites and attractions.

If you are truly interested in drinking in the sights and sounds of Australia, take a step of faith and venture out beyond the borders of Sydney. What you will encounter might shock you.

1. Visit The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world .

A remnant of the Ice Age with a ten thousand-year lifespan, this coral reef is not only very old but also quite large, spanning over a hundred thousand square miles.

There are innumerable species of fish and coral polyps. You have so much to see, so many activities that will draw you to and then keep you at the Great Barrier Reef .

There’s a reason it is described as one of the Wonders of the World. The two towns in the area (Cairns and Townsville) are an added bonus. They should avail you with many amenities you might require to make your stay more comfortable.

Of course, this assumes that you care for nature. Some people can’t be bothered with beaches and clear water and reefs. If that is the case, then you might as well run off to Melbourne.

2. Check out Metropolitan City of Melbourne

This city is perfect for people who only come to Australia to see Sydney. Melbourne is just as beautiful. The city, if you did not know, is surrounded by clear ocean water.

It has a massive population that is served by a litany of restaurants, shops, and hotels. You can visit the Gold Treasury Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Treasury Gardens and so much more.

Even if city life isn’t your cup of tea, Melbourne has at least one incredible attraction that will entice you.

3. Explore the Famous Attractions of Sydney

Speaking of Sydney, the city is very much deserving of the love and adoration it gets. And even if it is the only attraction you know in Australia, you are still encouraged to visit the country just to live and breathe the city’s air.

Sydney is inundated with tourist sites and attractions. Sydney Harbor is every bit as beautiful as you have heard, and so is the Australian Coastline. Everyone needs to visit the Sydney Opera House at least once in their life, and the same can be said for the Sydney Olympic Park and the beaches.

Sydney is a great place to visit and to stay. If you have an adventurous spirit, though, you could always step out a little further.

4. Check out Fraser Island

Fraser Island is a sand island, and it is the largest natural wonder of its kind. Go to South-East Queensland. It won’t take you long to find it. The island is quite large, and all that beauty is available for any passing spectator to drink in.

The opportunities that Fraser provides are endless. There is more than enough fun to be had for the entire family. Though, if you just want to come over and gawk, that is equally fine.

Depending on the time of day, there is plenty of peace and tranquility to be found here.

5. Take a Trip to Darwin

If history is your passion, then you might as well spare a moment to visit Darwin before you leave.

The town traces its origins back to 1864. It was a point of interest during the Second World War. The naval base it housed at the time was assaulted by the Japanese over sixty times.

Some of the town’s more alluring attractions include Litchfield National Park, The Larapinta Trail, and Arnhem Land, to mention but a few.

Darwin will teach you so much about Australia, its people and the history of the land.

What You Need to Know Before You Go

It is should be noted that while Australia is quite beautiful and deserving of your praise, it is still a sovereign nation that reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who attempts to cross its border.

You can’t just walk into Australia simply because you wish to experience its wonders first hand. You need to first acquire an online visa for Australia. In the past, anyone who wanted to tour Australia had to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa.

This visa would remain valid for a period of three to twelve months depending on the nature of the applicant and the decision of the Australian Immigration Department.

They stopped issuing Australian Tourist Visas in 2013. These days, if you want to visit the country, you need to apply for an ETA. Only citizens from roughly 45 countries have the option of applying for this visa online.

And once they get it, it will allow them to stay in Australia for tourism purposes for a period of ninety consecutive days.

If you do not originate from one of those 45 countries, then you cannot apply online for an e-visa to enter Australia. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enter Australia at all. Rather, you have to visit the Australian consulate.

In the end, if you have all the right documentation, nothing will stop you from gaining entry into Australia. If problems arise, you can always look to australiaonlinevisa.org.

The online resource exists to help people maneuver the muddy waters of immigration. They will show you how to apply for a visa to Australia. They will also tell you what you need to do and say to ensure that your application is approved.

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As a child growing up in Iran in the late 1980s, the dubbed and censored version of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, about Sonny the freckled faced, fair skinned, blue eyed, handsome boy and his family living in the bush, summed up my understanding of Australia and Australian identity.

To me, back then, everyone in Australia must have looked like Sonny. Growing up in a country where national identity is determined exclusively by birth, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined someone whose parents were not born in Iran, and who did not speak Farsi, coming into my country, living there and then legally becoming ‘Iranian.’ Nor, could I imagine that I, a dark haired, olive skinned Iranian girl, could one day be considered equally as Australian as Sonny and his family.

It has taken almost a third of my life spent living in Australia to consider myself Australian. And even then, I am still occasionally surprised by that fact.

“I wanted to understand what had crossed my mind in that moment that made me so abrasively deny my Australian identity.”

The most recent shock of this kind came, when I was approached to write this essay.  When Jemma, the series editor, and I met for the first time, she told me she was working on putting together a collection of essays about Australian and Indonesian identities and invited me to contribute.  For a few minutes, I was confused until I realised, ‘oh maybe she means for me to write as an Australian author’ Then, without thinking I blurted out ‘but I am not Australian.’  As soon as those words came out of my mouth, Jemma slapped the table and said, ‘But, yes, you are.’

So, I decided then that this would be the very topic that I would explore in the essay. I wanted to understand what had crossed my mind in that moment that made me so abrasively deny my Australian identity.  And what does it even mean to be Australian anyway?

When I moved to Australia in the mid-2000s, for the first few years, most of the encounters I had with people, in any setting outside of the Iranian and the other migrant communities, always involved an inquisitiveness about where I came from.  When I explained that I was from Iran the line of questioning was almost always directed in such a way that there was an underlying assumption that I had left my homeland out of desperation because life there was not good enough, especially for women.  Even though I explained that my path to Australia was a unique one, which began with my father’s career as an expat banker from Iran, despite my resistance the questions inevitably led me to admit that yes, life there is not the greatest.

But this undertone, this assumption that every person who has moved to Australia has done so because life in their own country was not good enough, always bothered me.

There is no denying that many people are forced to escape their country because they face violence and their lives are seriously threatened.  There is also no denying that life in Australia is easier than many places in the world. Here, one worries less about health and medical services, education, and access to other services and goods that might be hard to find in other countries. It is true that Australia offers these advantages and many migrants will choose to come here to enjoy this so-called ‘good life’.  What bothers me, however, is that this assumption overlooks the many other beautiful aspects of a culture and a country left behind, whether it be by choice or by necessity, in which Australia (or any country that one chooses to migrate to) does not even come close to offering.

Having access to the best services on demand, endless shopping malls with all the brands, and sterile rules that limit your sense of adventure, does not always translate to living a good life. Living a good life is sometimes found in eating familiar street foods made without permits by a man with unwashed hands. It may mean having cousins and family who you can call and hang out with spontaneously on a Sunday afternoon; it may even be found in the frustrating encounters with your lazy banker, baker, grocer, or the grumpy taxi driver who challenges your patience. It may mean having books in your own language at your disposal without having to go the ‘ethnic’ shop; or even being able to haggle your way out of a ticket with the police because the rules are bendable. It is about feeling connected to a deeply understood and rooted culture which brings with it a sense of happiness, satisfaction and familiarity.

Living the ‘good life’ does not always come down to impeccable services and social order, or even jobs and education, and other external things that we, in a capitalist and materialistic society have come to value so highly. As many migrants can attest, these things lose their shine too quickly. After five-years living in a new country, having found a good job, bought a good car and having grown comfortable within the security offered here, migrants often begin to feel there is something missing.  That missing something is the other aspects that make up a good life; these are things we cannot transfer to Australia. We can try to replicate them, at most. But it will never be the same.

For me, facing the challenge of finding my place and identity in Australia, the struggle has always been to stand on my ground.  Whilst admitting that yes, there are bad things in every society from which people run away, it should not give anyone the right to devalue the rich aspects of another country and culture. Because despite it all, there is always something good there too.

So it is that over the years, I became even more defensive and protective of my Iranian identity and intent on showing the good sides of my culture. That is why in Australia it became a habit to say, ‘I’m from Iran’ and be ready with a justification path of why life there is not as bad as people think it is.  Being Australian, or even declaring that I am Australian instead of Iranian, never even crossed my mind.

“…to the woman at the spa in Indonesia who asked for proof of my identity, my Australian-ness is somewhat dubious”

That is, until I became a ‘legal’ Australian citizen. Now, I had a legal bond to this country. I could choose to participate in a system that allowed me freedoms, to take part in a democratic process to alter things I did not like in it.

This new tie is highlighted even more when I travel overseas, where I find myself wanting to own up to my Australian identity; although this was rarely a success.  To the Indian and Thai hotel receptionists, or to the woman at the spa in Indonesia who asked for proof of my identity, my Australian-ness is somewhat dubious.  Just as I had grown up in a country where race and national identity are very clearly aligned and so defined, I understood that for them comprehending that a brown girl could be Australian, was not so easy.  My response, somewhat unwittingly, was again to explain that I am originally from Iran.  Whilst I was familiar of course with this line of questioning about my identity, what was different on these occasions was that there were no smirks and no judgements as to why I left the country of my birth. In fact it was the opposite. Aside from the legal document that allowed me a relatively greater level of freedom of travel, what fascinated them was why I would choose to consider myself Australian, when I was from a country as beautiful and culturally rich as Iran.

Back home in Melbourne, despite my Australian citizenship papers and passport, I am still asked by strangers about my ‘true’ identity.  I continue to be defensive about it, and indeed deny my Australian identity.

But why is this the case? Reflecting on this, I sense that there has also been a fear factor at play.  As I look back on myself over the years, I realise that I have, to a small degree, become an ‘Australian’, in a sense that goes beyond the legal status. Though I have not watched a single footy match yet, or managed to embrace the meat pie, I have picked up enough parts of the vernacular culture and language to be considered Australian by many who come from elsewhere.  I surely do enjoy brunch of avocado smash with fetta, an acquired taste for many new to this land, and I use the word ‘reckon’ enough to be picked out as Australian by an American.  I am sure there are many other things that I am not even aware of that would identify me as Australian by those who are not from here.  Given these undeniable Australian elements that have become now part of what I am, I think what scares me, even more than owning up my Australian identity, perhaps, is the fear of it overtaking my Iranian one.

But how do I balance the two, while owning one and not losing the other?

Upon reflection, perhaps there is another approach, which involves remembering and embracing the fact that ‘being Australian’, unlike ‘being Iranian’, is not a limited privilege of birth right.  Except for the indigenous Australians, the first peoples of this land, everyone else who claims to be Australian is essentially a migrant of one kind or another, some having landed here earlier than others.  After all, this model of multiculturalism – although it has changed shape and colour over the decades – constitutes the identity of the modern Australian nation state.  We, who live here all know this by now. Nonetheless, sometimes the kinds of comments and social interactions that we encounter, makes us doubt that we belong.

However, what I am discovering is that truly embracing Australia’s multi-cultural nature makes it easier to claim and own up to a more fully integrated Australian identity.  This means accepting that Sonny and his family, who may have arrived a few generations sooner from somewhere in Europe, are no more Australian – in the legal sense of the matter – than myself, an Iranian girl who arrived more recently.

Instead of limiting representations and understandings of what it means to be Australian it is important to accept and embrace the variety and diversity that comes with the fabric of this multicultural nation. This means accepting that there is not only one way to ‘be’ Australian.

The process of writing this essay has been cathartic.  Through contemplation on the way in which I perceive my own identity and on how gracefully many members of this society embrace the multiplicity and hybridity of Australia, I have also come to learn that this must be the way. Instead of shying away or fearing that I am not Australian enough, or even fearing that if I am Australian then I may lose my Iranianness, I feel lucky that I can carry both at once.  How I manage to balance this personally, and how some members of Australian society may respond to it, though, is something with which I am still grappling.

Sanaz Fotouhi is an Iranian-Australian writer, filmmaker and academic. She holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of New South Wales. She is interested in diasporic and migrant narratives. Her book The Literature of the Iranian Diaspora: Meaning and Identity since the Islamic Revolution was published in March 2015 (I.B. Tauris).  Sanaz is one of the founding members of the Persian Film Festival in Australia, and the co-producer of the multi-award winning documentary Love Marriage in Kabul .  Sanaz is currently the Assistant Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Writers and Translators, (www.apwriters.com).

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Australia - the land of Sunshine, Kangaroos, Koalas, long beaches, coral reefs,... wow! The list is endless!  It is a country that is blessed with immense natural resources, scenic landscapes and diverse cultures.

With huge reserves of coal, copper, iron ore, nickel, oil, and some rare earth metals, it is the second-largest producer of gold in the world. All these factors combined with the country's highly developed market economy with a high GDP and a steady growth makes it an attractive destination for education and job seekers.

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Australia is one of the most important study destinations in the world, hosting more than 600,000 international students per annum. Most cities in Australia find a place in the list of best student cities for studying abroad. Australian cities are proving to be vibrant places that support diversity and multiculturalism, which make them a safe place for international students. Also, students feel comfortable studying in the country due to the warm and friendly natured people.

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Universities Australia’s Chief Executive Belinda Robinson says “international students are choosing to come to Australia in record numbers for a world-class higher education, the lifestyle, and our safe and welcoming communities.” She adds that the students pursuing studies in Australia are getting a truly global experience in their education .

Another reason for students to choose Australian universities is the fact that these academic institutions are rated the best in global rankings and adopt very high quality and innovative teaching methods. The students can feel assured of gaining the qualification that is expected from them by employers.

So, what it is like for a student from India to live and study in Australia? Well, here, we explore the options available to the students.

Education Super Power

Australia aims to be the future global superpower in education. This is supported by the constant increase in international Student Enrolments since the year 2017. The year 2017 witnessed an enormous enrolment of around 624,000 foreign students. This denotes a sharp 13% increase over the previous year, according to the Australian Department of Education and Training (DET).

Hobsons International Student Survey ranked Australia as the safest and most welcoming country for international students .

An increased presence of Indian students

More than 50% of the international student population of Australia are from the following countries:

China (28% of the total)

India (15% of the total)

Nepal (7% of the total)

Brazil (4% of the total)

Malaysia (4% of the total)

Vietnam (3.5% of the total)

Another fact worth highlighting is that the flow of Indian students in Australia is increasing at a rate of 33% from September 2018 to September 2019. The following chart shows the year on year growth of Indian students in Australian universities.

(Courtesy: The Times of India)

The following illustration shows the increased presence of Indian students in the country. (This is based on the number of enrolments sourced from reliable sites)

Enrollments(in numbers) = [51809, 87615, 108292]   Years = [2016,2017,2018]

Higher Education Streams

Students have the option to choose from a plethora of courses available under different streams: Vocational Education and Training (VET), Accounting, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Creative Arts, Science and Technology, Health services and Nursing to name a few.

Support Services for International students

The Australian universities are committed to providing the best support services to international students so that they can adapt to the new environment and excel in studies.

International Student Hotline

There is a dedicated International Student Hotline that operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 6 p.m for students to register their grievances and issues in learning.

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The country Australia is an agrarian and industrial country which has a highly diversified and a well-developed economy. The country has a high potential for technology and scientific research. Australia is the part of the Economic Development and Cooperation Organization (OECD) and ranks at 12 place among the OECD members.  The official language of Australia is English. Its capital is Canberra and its major cities include Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. The major religion of Australia is Christianity and this accounts for 60% of the whole population. The culture of Australia is basically a Western Culture due to the uniqueness of the geography of Australia. One of the main indicator of the attractiveness of this country is the living standard of its people. In the past years, the country has done a lot of economy restructuring. This is due to the basic changes of structure to have a significant investment of capital flow in the economy especially in the energy and the mining sector. As these sectors play a crucial role in the Australian economy. In this country, there is a robust potential for research in new technologies and also the economic growth stability. The country has vast reserves of mineral and energy resources such as natural gas, oil, iron, manganese, natural gas, coal, bauxite and uranium which help fulfil the needs of its electrical, automobile, chemical and metallurgical industries.  The major contribution in the economy of Australia is due to technology research and science. This innovation and advancement in technology have lead them enhance the education, health and various other parts of the economy. Australian economy has been persistently growing for the last 17 years until the emergence of the financial global crisis. Presently, the government of Australia is more focused on enhancing the performance of economy of the country to make sure the continuation of a sustainable economic growth in the future. To sum up, Australia is a great country for entrepreneurs for investment.

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My Country Summary & Analysis by Dorothea Mackellar

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"My Country" is a patriotic poem by Australian writer Dorothea Mackellar. Inspired by a conversation Mackellar with a friend after the two had visited England, the poem praises the vast, rugged splendor of the Australian wilderness over the gentler charms of the English countryside. "My Country" acknowledges the harsh and the beautiful elements of Mackellar's native landscape and treats both as part of the romance of her "sunburnt country." Published when Mackellar was just 23, the poem became an instant success and remains a popular expression of Australian national identity. It first appeared in the London Spectator in 1908 (under the title "Core of My Heart") and was later collected in the volume The Closed Door, and Other Verses (1911).

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1 The love of field and coppice,

2 Of green and shaded lanes,

3 Of ordered woods and gardens

4 Is running in your veins—

5 Strong love of grey-blue distance,

6 Brown streams and soft dim skies—

7 I know but cannot share it,

8 My love is otherwise.

9 I love a sunburnt country,

10 A land of sweeping plains,

11 Of ragged mountain ranges,

12 Of droughts and flooding rains.

13 I love her far horizons,

14 I love her jewel-sea,

15 Her beauty and her terror—

16 The wide brown land for me!

17 The stark white ring-barked forests

18 All tragic to the moon,

19 The sapphire-misted mountains,

20 The hot gold hush of noon.

21 Green tangle of the brushes,

22 Where lithe lianas coil,

23 And orchid-laden tree ferns

24 Smother the crimson soil.

25 Core of my heart, my country!

26 Her pitiless blue sky,

27 When sick at heart, around us,

28 We see the cattle die—

29 But then the grey clouds gather,

30 And we can bless again

31 The drumming of an army,

32 The steady, soaking rain.

33 Core of my heart, my country!

34 Land of the Rainbow Gold,

35 For flood and fire and famine,

36 She pays us back threefold—

37 Over the thirsty paddocks,

38 Watch, after many days,

39 The filmy veil of greenness

40 That thickens as we gaze.

41 An opal-hearted country,

42 A wilful, lavish land—

43 All you who have not loved her,

44 You will not understand—

45 Though earth holds many splendours,

46 Wherever I may die,

47 I know to what brown country

48 My homing thoughts will fly.

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The love of field and coppice, Of green and shaded lanes, Of ordered woods and gardens Is running in your veins—

Strong love of grey-blue distance, Brown streams and soft dim skies— I know but cannot share it, My love is otherwise.

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains.

Lines 13-16

I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror— The wide brown land for me!

Lines 17-20

The stark white ring-barked forests All tragic to the moon, The sapphire-misted mountains, The hot gold hush of noon.

Lines 21-24

Green tangle of the brushes, Where lithe lianas coil, And orchid-laden tree ferns Smother the crimson soil.

Lines 25-28

Core of my heart, my country! Her pitiless blue sky, When sick at heart, around us, We see the cattle die—

Lines 29-32

But then the grey clouds gather, And we can bless again The drumming of an army, The steady, soaking rain.

Lines 33-36

Core of my heart, my country! Land of the Rainbow Gold, For flood and fire and famine, She pays us back threefold—

Lines 37-40

Over the thirsty paddocks, Watch, after many days, The filmy veil of greenness That thickens as we gaze.

Lines 41-44

An opal-hearted country, A wilful, lavish land— All you who have not loved her, You will not understand—

Lines 45-48

Though earth holds many splendours, Wherever I may die, I know to what brown country My homing thoughts will fly.

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The Poet Reads the Poem — Listen to "My Country" recited by Dorothea Mackellar.

The Poet's Life — A biography of Mackellar, courtesy of the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

A Film About the Poet — A short film about Mackellar, via the State Library of New South Wales.

An Interview with the Poet — A 1965 interview in which Mackellar recalls the writing of "My Country."

The Land of "My Country" — An article by Mackellar's biographer arguing for protection of the natural landscape that inspired "My Country."

The Poet's Literary Legacy — Visit the official website of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards, which includes further information and resources related to the poet.

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I have wanted to go for a vacation for very long. The country for my dream vacation is Australia. Australia is a part of the continent, Oceania. It is a big country with many attractions. I am going to share with you, in this essay, what attracts me such that I want to go to Australia.

There are many physical factors in Australia. One of them is deserts. I would like to go to a desert in Australia as there are many plants and animals at the deserts. I can also experience a bit of desert life and know more about deserts after going to one myself. Another physical factor is the rock formations. There are many rock formations in Australia that are formed naturally. These rock formations make a good place to watch sunrise and

sunsets. I am sure we do not want to miss such a spectacle as it would be such a pity. Examples of such rock formations are Uluru, otherwise called Ayers Rock, which is a World Heritage Site, Kata Tjuta, also known as Mount Olga, and Devils Marbles.

The third physical factor is the ranges, which consists of mountains and hills. The ranges let us see a series of mountains together. Climbing one of the mountains is a good experience for me as I had not tried mountain climbing before. Since they are ranges, there must be nice scenery there too. I would like to go there to see the beautiful scenery. Examples are Brindabella Ranges, visible to the west of Canberra, and Flinders Ranges, the largest mountain range in South Australia. The fourth physical factor

is the reefs in Australia.

The most well known reef in Australia is the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s greatest gift from nature. It consists of a lot of marine life and consists of over 3000 individual reef system. I would not miss this chance to see the world’s largest reef if I were to go on a vacation to Australia. The fifth physical factor,which is the last, is the rivers. The rivers provide a great place to relax for a vacation. There is marine life in the river so I can learn more about it if I go there. There is also nice scenery and an experience gained.

In Singapore, the rivers are covered at the side by railings and concrete so no such things can be seen. An example is Murray River. Here are the human factors in Australia which made me want to go there. One of them is the cities there. The cities there must be different from Singapore in terms of design. There are also different cultures there which are different from those in Singapore. There are also cities which are special, like Coober Pedy, which has its buildings underground. This makes my vacation unique and lets me experience different types of cities. The second factor is the farms. By going to the farms, I can learn more about the Australian way of life and know more about Australia through cultural exchange.

The third factor is the mines. There are mines in Australia, which is not present in Singapore. An example is the Olympic Dam in South Australia and it produces a lot of metal, 9.1 million tonnes

annually. The fourth factor is the harbors in Australia. There are not much harbors in Singapore and we might not see it often. The harbors in Singapore are also not so busy.

The harbors in Australia, like the Gladstone Harbor, are very busy due to the large shipments of materials they allow. I can have a chance to see a busy harbor with the ships in and out loading and unloading goods repeatedly and frequently. This is not very easily seen in Singapore. The fifth factor is the roads in Australia. The roads in Australia are bound to have differences from Singapore, in terms of how the symbols are drawn and how the lanes are planned.

I would like to go to Australia to see and identify the difference between their roads and our roads here in Singapore. I can also find out due to the difference in design, which way of building the road is more efficient or are they about the same. I am interested to go to Australia for a vacation due to these reasons, and I hope that you will feel the same too. Who does not like beautiful scenery?

There are many nice types of scenery there and some of the examples of the factors are given. We can learn while having fun there so I hope you will choose Australia as a place for your next vacation.

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Essay on My Dream Destination

Students are often asked to write an essay on My Dream Destination in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on My Dream Destination

Introduction.

Everyone has a dream destination, a place they yearn to visit. For me, it’s the magical city of Paris.

The City of Lights

Paris, known as the city of lights, is my dream destination. It’s famous for its rich history, art, and mouth-watering cuisine.

Art and Architecture

I dream of visiting the Louvre Museum to see the iconic Mona Lisa. The stunning Eiffel Tower is another must-visit site.

Food and Culture

Sampling French cuisine, especially croissants and crepes, is a part of my dream. I also look forward to experiencing the vibrant Parisian culture.

250 Words Essay on My Dream Destination

Every individual harbors dreams of exploring different corners of the world. For me, my dream destination is the picturesque landscape of New Zealand. This small island nation, nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, offers a unique blend of nature, adventure, and culture.

Unparalleled Natural Beauty

New Zealand is a paradise for nature lovers. Its breathtaking landscapes, ranging from towering mountains to sprawling beaches, captivate the heart. The allure of the azure blue waters of the Abel Tasman National Park, the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, and the mystique of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is irresistible.

Thrilling Adventure Opportunities

Adventure is synonymous with New Zealand. It is the birthplace of bungee jumping and offers adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving, jet boating, and white-water rafting. The thrill of jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge or skiing down the slopes of Queenstown is unmatched.

Rich Cultural Heritage

New Zealand’s rich Maori culture adds to its charm. The traditional Maori Haka dance, the intricate wood carvings, and the fascinating legends provide a glimpse into the country’s vibrant history and traditions.

My dream destination, New Zealand, is a perfect amalgamation of natural beauty, thrilling adventures, and rich cultural heritage. It promises an unforgettable journey that transcends the ordinary and offers a unique travel experience. As I continue to dream about New Zealand, I look forward to the day when I will set foot on this magical land and turn my dream into reality.

500 Words Essay on My Dream Destination

The allure of tradition.

Japan’s traditional culture is a significant draw. The country’s rich history is meticulously preserved in its architecture, rituals, and customs. The ancient temples of Kyoto, the samurai residences of Kanazawa, and the Ainu culture of Hokkaido are all testaments to Japan’s commitment to preserving its past. These vestiges of history offer a fascinating glimpse into the country’s cultural evolution, providing a stark contrast to the modern world we inhabit today.

Modern Metropolis

Simultaneously, Japan is a beacon of modernity and technological advancement. Tokyo, the country’s bustling capital, is a testament to this. Its neon-lit streets, towering skyscrapers, and advanced public transportation system present a different facet of Japanese culture. This juxtaposition of the old and new is a distinctive feature of Japan, making it an intriguing destination for the curious traveler.

Unique Natural Beauty

Japanese cuisine.

The culinary culture of Japan is another significant factor in my desire to visit the country. Japan’s cuisine is renowned for its emphasis on seasonality, aesthetics, and balance of taste. The experience of enjoying sushi prepared by skilled chefs, tasting the delicate flavors of kaiseki, or savoring the comforting warmth of a bowl of ramen is something I look forward to with great anticipation.

In conclusion, my dream destination, Japan, is a place where I believe I can experience a unique blend of traditional and modern cultures, witness breathtaking natural beauty, and indulge in exquisite cuisine. It is a destination that promises an enriching and enlightening experience, offering a deeper understanding of a culture that values harmony, respect, and balance. As I continue my journey through life, I hold onto the hope of one day setting foot in this remarkable country, exploring its many facets, and immersing myself in its extraordinary culture.

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