From Cyprus to Australia From There To Here

» Read the Greek version of this story Author: Christina Gregoziou Storyteller: Gregory Gregoziou Community Language School: Hellenic Orthodox Community of Bexley North and Districts Main School: Kingsgrove Public School The journey of my father to Australia. Life in Cyprus … Continue reading →

From Cyprus to Wollongong From There To Here

» Read the Greek version of this story Author: Sam Patrinos Storyteller: Andriani Gregariou Community Language School: Wollongong Greek School Main School: Wollongong High School An interview with my grandmother about his life. Where did you come from? I came … Continue reading →

From Delhi to Pennant Hills From There To Here

» Read the Hindi version of this story Author: Jasmine Sodhi Storyteller: Jasmine Sodhi Community Language School: Indo-Aust Bal Bharathi Vidyalaya-Hindi School Inc Main School: Pennant Hills Primary I came to Australia for a better life. From here to there … Continue reading →

From Malta to Australia

These interviews were conducted by students of Skola Maltija Sydney as part of a project called Minn Malta ghall-Awstralja (From Malta to Australia).   Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare with StumblersTweet about it

From Manila to Medowie From There To Here

» Read the Tagalog version of this story Author: Melinda Lidbetter Storyteller: Mrs Clavel Pritchard Community Language School: The School of Philippine Studies Main School: Hunter Performing Arts High School Marrying an Australian meant moving to Australia. What an adventure. … Continue reading →

From Poland to Newcastle From There To Here

» Read the Polish version of this story Author: Agata Radna Storyteller: Jolanta Pietras Community Language School: Polish Community School, Newcastle Main School: St Pius X, Newcastle A young girl’s dream of a career in ballet was ruined by war. … Continue reading →

From Strength To Strength From All Four Corners

From All Four Corners – Stories Of Migration To Wagga Wagga is a Museum of the Riverina exhibition researched in partnership with the NSW Migration Heritage Centre that celebrates, explores and captures the personal stories of migrants coming to Wagga … Continue reading →

From There (Vietnam) to Here (Australia) From There To Here

» Read the Vietnamese version of this story Author: Vuong Thanh Loc Storyteller: Vuong Thanh's father Community Language School: Vietnamese Cultural Schools, Bankstown Main School: St Luke's , Revesby A boatperson's story of deprivation and determination to find another homeland. … Continue reading →

From There to Here

Read the stories: Who’s involved Migration Heritage Centre NSW Department of Education and Training Association of Illawarra Community Language Schools Incorp. Hunter Parents & Teachers Association of Community Languages Schools Community languages schoolteachers, students and their families Migrant communities When … Continue reading →

From Vietnam to Wollongong From There To Here

» Read the Vietnamese version of this story Author: Nguyen thi Van Storyteller: Nguyen thi Van Community Language School: Wollongong Vietnamese School Main School: Keira High School The story of my family's migration. My family. Hello friends! My name is … Continue reading →

Giuseppe Privitera Paesani - The Bayside Italians

Paesani – The Bayside Italians Author: Giuseppe Privitera,  Italian community , George Hanna Memorial Museum It was 1959. I was 29. I left Sicily with a large trunk, my bicycle and a small hammer that I used in the metal … Continue reading →

Gladys Allen Canterbury's People

Gladys Allen Canterbury’s People: Gladys Allen has lived in Campsie since she was married in 1944. Her husband, Alf, ran a fuel and ice business in Campsie for many years. They raised three children in the area and had a … Continue reading →

Gladys Smit Canterbury's People

Canterbury’s People: Gladys Smit was born in Singapore and she has devoted her entire life to bringing happiness to other people. Despite her 80 years of age and her visual incapacity she continues to be an active community worker and … Continue reading →

God bless Australia From There To Here

» Read the Assyrian version of this story Author: Ramsen Youkhanis Storyteller: Moren Youkhanis Community Language School: Assyrian Australian Association Language School Main School: to be added The story of how my parents fled Iraq. From Iraq to Australia My … Continue reading →

Greg Chronopoulos Canterbury's People

Greg Chronopoulos Canterbury’s People: Greg originally migrated to Australia in 1955 to provide support for his family back in Greece. Now an active retiree, Greg is well known within Sydney’s Greek community as a media personality, author and community worker. … Continue reading →

Hanna Diab Canterbury's People

Canterbury’s People: Hanna Diab and his wife Thereze migrated to Australia from Lebanon in 1986. Hanna is an active member of the local community and has received several certificates for his contribution to the Arabic and senior groups in Riverwood. Continue reading →

Hard work pays off From There To Here

» Read the Greek version of this story Author: Evan Hatziklimnios Storyteller: Evan Hatzikalimnios Community Language School: Hellenic Orthodox Community of Bexley North and Districts Main School: Bexley North Public School My grandfather's search for a better life in Australia. … Continue reading →

Helen Hu Canterbury's People

Helen Hu Canterbury’s People: Helen Hu was born in China and migrated to Australia in her early 50s. She is very grateful to be living away from the oppressive government there and has wholeheartedly embraced Australia and its opportunities. Her … Continue reading →