Jackson’s Story
My Mum's side of the family came here because my grandfather was offered a place in the Australian cricket team.
The Batholomeusz Move
My family is very multicultural, mostly Australian and Sri Lankan. My mother came for a better life when she was very little, so I was born here in Australia.
Allegra’s Story
Knowing why my mother came here makes me understand that in this country I am lucky to have a lot of opportunities.
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.
Kevin’s Family Story
My Mum and Grandpa came from Japan and my Dad and Grandma came from China.
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.
Burke and Wills expedition
In 1861 residents of Victoria and South Australia funded competing expeditions to cross Australia from south to north through the centre.
John McDouall Stuart’s return crossing of the continent
In 1862 an expedition led by John McDouall Stuart completed the first successful south-north crossing of the continent.
