Vietnamese migration and relationships with environments in Vietnam and Sydney
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The focus for refugees after arriving in Sydney was usually to find work and a place to live, often close to hostels where many refugees stayed initially and contacts around Cabramatta and Fairfield. Many refugees and migrants had to cope with learning an unfamiliar language as well as dealing with grief and tension arising from sudden departures and separation from wider family networks.
The community are very proud of their achievements and hard work since arrival, especially in the areas of educational achievement and success in the professions.
In Australia many refugees continue to do work they are overqualified for, because their qualifications are often not recognised in Australia. The community are very proud of their achievements and hard work since arrival, especially in the areas of educational achievement and success in the professions. In 2005 Vietnamese Australian communities celebrated 30 years of substantial settlement in Australia. Since 1975 they have taken the initiative in setting up support networks such as the Vietnamese Community in Australia (VCA), language schools, media and numerous temples. Vietnamese Australians have contributed creatively to many areas of Australian life such as politics, cuisine, arts, and research.
Early impressions of Sydney include how spread out and lonely Sydney seemed after the constant bustle of Vietnamese cities.
Finding out about their new home environment is an important part of the ongoing process of making home. Early impressions of Sydney include how spread out and lonely Sydney seemed after the constant bustle of Vietnamese cities. They soon became interested in green spaces in the area for get togethers of family and friends to rebuild social networks and a sense of belonging, often involving barbeques and some fishing.