Because it is the “month of love”, today we’d be featuring/ peaking through the love story of a very cute Australian Filipina couple, Mia and Adam. I’m a sucker for romance. I really like it when people share the story of how they met their significant other and the story Read more…
Something that Australia is well known for throughout the world is its heat. But the weather in Australia is more than just endless sunshine perfect for beach days. We actually encounter almost every climatic conditions experienced around the world. Since migrating to Australia almost two years ago, I would say Read more…
What is the Great Australian Dream? In the simplest sense, the answer to that question is home ownership. It’s the idea of having your own free-standing house on a quarter of an acre block of land. It’s been thought of as a sign of success and security. But in recent Read more…
Immigrants in Australia, though from different cultures and backgrounds, tend to have similar experiences and common ‘struggles’ as they build their new life here in Australia. Through My Aussie Story, I’ve been trying to help out people like myself to be able to navigate the Australian way of life a little bit Read more…
A traditional Christmas meal varies in every country and in some way, it tells you a bit about that country’s identity. In Australia, a part of what a Christmas lunch showcases is how an Aussie Christmas isn’t white, it’s actually very hot and humid because it’s in summer. Our Christmas Read more…
Have you ever heard of the 2005 Cronulla riots? No? Neither have I until last night when I came across a movie on Netflix called Down Under. It’s a dark comedy movie that’s set during the aftermath of the above mentioned riots that brought racism in Australia to light. This Read more…
‘It sucks.’ These were the exact words my husband used when asked about his opinion on renting in Australia. Having a roof over one’s head is a basic human right. But unfortunately, we have found that finding a home to rent seems to be very difficult. Not only is the Read more…
What are the things that you miss about your country of birth? Personally, I would say that I’ve got a long list of stuff that I long for. Even though I’m certain of the fact that Australia is where I want to be, I still feel homesick every now and Read more…
‘Love knows no reason, no boundaries, no distance’ (H.H. Fowler). Every year, there are thousands upon thousands of Australian partner visa applicants. This goes to show that many Aussies happen to have found their other half in someone that’s from overseas. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in one Read more…
How long does it take before an Immigrant is fully adjusted to their Australian life? A couple of years, perhaps? It’s different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure. Within your first few years in Australia, you will encounter a variety of challenges as it is a normal part of Read more…