World judo champion Hao Wang migrated from Northern China to Sydney with his wife in 2015, but life wasn’t all smooth sailing. “When I first arrived into Australia, everything was tough. I spoke little English and faced difficulties adapting to a culture that is a stark contrast to mine. I knew nobody and nobody knew... Continue Reading →
I taught mathematics at the University of Sydney for over 30 years. I always encouraged my students to come and see me first if they had any problems (so they don't go jump over the harbour bridge). So many of them came to me with their personal issues. One time, a student came to my... Continue Reading →
Esther: "I had just arrived from Brisbane, and was coming to the Eastwood Hotel quite often with my friends to chill out after work. It was one cold chilly night in October and I was wanting the outdoor heater turned on. But it was broken and kept switching off. So we had to get the... Continue Reading →
Seb: We are Eastwood boys through and through, born and raised in 2122. Went to the schools here St. Kevin's Eastwood, Marist Eastwood, and play soccer for Eastwood St Andrews - the greatest club in the Gladesville Hornsby Football Association. I'm Mr Eastwood. When I die, I want them to scatter my ashes at Eastwood.... Continue Reading →
I’m Galyna. I was born in Russia and lived in that country during my childhood and youth. They were terrible years, two world wars and years of destruction, hunger and poverty. When I finished high school, my mum was very ill. I finished a short course to be a nurse, and started work at a... Continue Reading →
I wasn't religious before I migrated to Australia. There were few Koreans in Sydney back then and my life was very gloomy. I was worried about the different language, culture and people, and how to adapt to a new life in Australia. It was like transplanting an old tree, full of dangers. One day I... Continue Reading →
