(1/2) In 1974, I came straight from Mexico City – one of the biggest metropolis …
(1/2) In 1974, I came straight from Mexico City – one of the biggest metropolis in the world – to literally the back of Bourke! At my interview with the Australian embassy, the Consul asked me where I was going, and I said, ‘Oh, Bourke.’ I remember he stopped writing,...
(2/2) Over time, we became really good friends, but he was so consumed with work…
(2/2) Over time, we became really good friends, but he was so consumed with work that I thought that nothing was ever going to happen. So after a year, I decided to go to uni. The week I got accepted, I told him, ‘I'm going to Mitchell College in Bathurst.’ But...
We had expectations of Canberra being a pretty city by a lake, but when we were …
We had expectations of Canberra being a pretty city by a lake, but when we were taken to Civic in the centre of town, there was nothing much there, and we all said, ‘Where is Canberra?’ I was one of 150 German carpenters and joiners chosen to come out to Australia to...
One day, when I was 12 years old, I had just finished making lunch when suddenly…
One day, when I was 12 years old, I had just finished making lunch when suddenly we heard bombs falling in our suburb. Outside, we saw houses being destroyed around us and people being killed so everyone just started running. I lost my family in the chaos, but I ran...
We have now completely sold out of Book 2 and have only 20 copies of Book 1 left…
We have now completely sold out of Book 2 and have only 20 copies of Book 1 left! Thank you to everyone who purchased one of the New Humans of Australia books this year. Your support is much appreciated. ❤️ Kedar's story is just one of the many inspirational...
When I was just a baby, my dad left Italy to go and build accommodation huts for…
When I was just a baby, my dad left Italy to go and build accommodation huts for the Snowy Mountains Scheme. It was winter when he arrived, and the men had to stay in tents in the snow at first, although later they stayed in the accommodation they built. Three years...
LIMITED STOCK LEFT! Adam’s inspirational and heartwarming story is just one of m…
LIMITED STOCK LEFT! Adam's inspirational and heartwarming story is just one of many in the New Humans of Australia coffee table book (Book 1). If you are looking for a meaningful gift this Christmas, the NHOA books are perfect! 🥰 Now offering $5 off Express shipping -...
My parents had a good life in Burma, in the upper echelons of society, with a hu…
My parents had a good life in Burma, in the upper echelons of society, with a huge house and many servants. But my older brother was born with a rare blood disorder, and my parents were told he wouldn’t live long due to the quality of medical care in Burma. Also in...
Ken's incredible journey from Cambodia is just one of the amazing stories i…
Ken's incredible journey from Cambodia is just one of the amazing stories in the New Humans of Australia coffee table book (Book 1). If you are looking for a meaningful and heartwarming gift this Christmas, the NHOA books are perfect! 🥰 Now offering $5 off...
Here's Part 2 of Ibrahim's story, just one of the amazing stories in t…
Here's Part 2 of Ibrahim's story, just one of the amazing stories in the New Humans of Australia coffee table book (Book 1). If you are looking for a meaningful and heartwarming gift this Christmas, the NHOA books are perfect! 🥰 Today is the last day I am...
