Beyond the White Picket Fence Using the Immigration Museum to study migration to Australia post 1945...

Beyond the White Picket Fence

Using the Immigration Museum to study migration to Australia post 1945

HTAV Conference 25 July 2013

WHY DO WE TEACH THIS HISTORY ?

Global Movement of People

The total number of international Migrants is an estimated 214 million

One out of every 33 persons in the world is a migrant

Almost a quarter of Victoria's population were born overseas, while 43.5% of Victorians were either born overseas, or have a parent who was born overseas. Victorians come from over 200 countries, speak over 180 languages and dialects and follow over 110 religious faiths.

Most of the overseas-born Victorians came to Australia as migrants hoping to find a better life for themselves and their children. A significant number came to Australia as refugees – first Europeans displaced by the Second World War, then refugees from the war in Indo-China and more recently refugees from conflicts in the republics of the former Yugoslavia, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan.

Victorian Multicultural Commission www.multicultural.vic.gov.au

Victoria’s Population

2006 – 69.6%

% of Victorians born in Australia

2011 – 68.5%

Born in AustraliaBorn Overseas

Setting the context for studying Migration

• Who are you and where do you come from ?

• What does it mean to be a migrant ?

• Why study migration ?

• Migration today – what are the issues ?

The White Picket Fence

John Howard's 2001 federal election speech John Howard, Australian Prime Minister 1996-2007, delivered his Liberal Party election campaign launch speech in a post-September 11 world. It included tough language on national security and border protection.

The White Picket Fence

Let us keep before us the noble ideal of a white Australia, a snow-white Australia if you will.

Let us be pure and spotless.

Reverend James Black Roland, member of House of Representatives, 1901

ACDSEH144

The waves of post-World War II migration to Australia, including the influence of significant world events.

ACDSEH144

The waves of post-World War II migration to Australia, including the influence of significant world events.Specific details post World War II Origins

Significant world events Timeline of Migration

Documenting post war migration.

ACDSEH145

The impact of changing government policies on Australia’s migration patterns, including abolition of the White Australia Policy

ACDSEH145

The impact of changing government policies on Australia’s migration patterns, including abolition of the White Australia Policy

White Australia Policy

Populate or Perish’

Racial Discrimination Act 1975

(ACDSEH146)

The impact of at least ONE world event or development and its significance for Australia, such as the Vietnam War and Indochinese refugees

(ACDSEH146)

The impact of at least ONE world event or development and its significance for Australia, such as the Vietnam War and Indochinese refugeesMai Ho’s Story

Cuc Lam’s Story

1970s Migration from Vietnam

(ACDSEH147)

The contribution of migration to Australia’s changing identity as a nation and to its international relationships.

Where are Victorians coming from?

1. Burma (Myanmar) 212%2. Columbia 126%3. India 112%4. Pakistan 95%5. Afghanistan 90%6. Canada 89%7. Brazil 72%8. Bangladesh 70%9. Iran 68%10. China 66%

10 biggest percentage increases in Immigrant Community sizes from 2006 to 2011

0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250%

(ACDSEH147)

The contribution of migration to Australia’s changing identity as a nation and to its international relationships.

Identity : Yours , Mine , Ours

Activities Onsite

Staff led session : LEAVING and ARRIVALTuesday – Friday 10am, 11 am ,noon and 1pmBooking Details 0399272754Self Guided session : LEAVING and ARRIVAL Monday- Friday as aboveBooking Details 0399272754

Resources ONLINE • Migration TIMELINE• ORIGINS• Cultures and Communities : online• DISCOVERY CENTRE – ask the expert • Making History – Student digital histories• Identity : Yours , Mine, Ours• Station Pier :Gateway to a new Life• Community Cultural Festivals short films

Resources Off site

WHAT’S YOUR STORY ?

IMMIGRATION LEARNING KIT – available 2014

FOR MORE DETAILS • Subscribe to MV Teachers • http://museumvictoria.com.au/education/mvteachers/

• Visit Immigration Museum

• Attend HTAV member’s Event 8 August

Resources Immigration Museum http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/

Cultures and Communities http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections-research/cultures-and-communities/

Identity http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/discoverycentre/identity/

Originshttp://museumvictoria.com.au/origins/

Resources Migration Timeline

http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/websites-mini/immigration-timeline/

Making History http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/websites/making-history/

Small Object Big Story

http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/websites-mini/small-object-big-story/

For any other queries please contact me Jan Molloy

03 99272750 jmolloy@museum.vic.gov.au

@janpcim