Australian culture and customs

Australian fashion history

Native tribes in Australia

Fashion of Australia

Torres Strait Culture

South Australia, culture

Definition of culture: “The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group.” We’d argue that ‘culturally speaking’ South Australians tend to be open-minded, relaxed and accessible. Historically, we’re a very progressive state and a champion of the ‘fair go’ (it’s little known we were the first in the world to accord…

Aboriginal Values

Prior to European colonisation, there were between 350 and 750 distinct Aboriginal social groups in Australia. Each social group had distinct customs, traditions and values. Nevertheless, living as hunter gatherers resulted in all the groups sharing common values in regards to their social organisation and their relationship to the environment. In regards to social organisation…

Diversity of Aboriginal culture

By Eleanor Bourke and Colin Bourke When we are together we are happy. Geraldine Briggs in The Wailing (Rintoul 1993) All aspects of Aboriginal society have been directly affected by British colonisation. Land use, law, spiritual beliefs and ways of life have been traumatised. Aboriginal society has felt the full force of the invasion and it is arguable that traditional Aboriginal…

Cultural Diversity statistics

March celebrates Women’s History Month in the United States. March 8, 2016 is International Women’s Day. As we celebrate women’s lives and work, how are they doing in gaining access to the positions of power and decision-making? What criteria might we use to judge? Here’s some statistics to sharpen your thinking! United States businesses making little progress in advancing…

Different Indigenous groups

Manila, Luzon Themes Regions More Information The indigenous people of Mindanao There are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the Philippines. Each group has a distinct culture and language. Several of these ethnic groups can be distinguished as tribal groups . They are indigenous groups who still live in a rather traditional way. Each group lives in a specific region…

Multicultural events in Australia

Date Event Index Notes 1-Jan-16 New Year s Day Festival The United Nations has designated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are economically accessible and contribute to food security at all levels, they have important health benefits, promote biodiversity, foster sustainable agriculture and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Liberation Day…