The odd red ball
This story explains the experiences I had growing up in Australia as a migrant from Cambodia. It recalls the first time I went to a footy match and also the time I called Melbourne, Australia my home.
Childhood with Beethoven
I learned quickly how to play music by ear by the time I was 6. I started to play this catchy tune that I thought sounded pretty cool. I swear I thought for many years that I had written that tune. Turns out it was Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
From the Franklin to the Forests
How a wilderness movement in Tasmania refused to surrender the forests
My Australian Story – Norma Fayad
I migrated to Australia in 1989. I knew two languages but English wasn't one of them.
My Family in Australia
In 1983, after a long wait and lots of forms to fill in, my grandparents, with my Dad and his brother and sister immigrated to Australia.
Ryan’s Story
My Mum was born in New Zealand and in 1985 she came to Australia because she had a good job offer in Australia.