THE ROADS
WE TAKE
The Roads We Take: Stories of Belonging
This research-based project is about empathy and connecting. It's about the many faces of Australian multiculturalism and the complexity of the relationship between the past and the present. It's about self-identification within the challenging context of being in between countries and cultures. It's about the roads we decide to take in life and the places we call home.
This is a story about us as Australians. This is a story about us as human beings.
Each story is connected by the topics:
The Roads We Take
Exploring personal journeys, decisions, and the paths that brought us to new places.
Faces of Australia
Understanding perceptions of Australia, its multiculturalism, and cultural diversity.
Building Connections
Reflecting on inclusion, social connections, and what makes us feel welcomed.
What It Means to Belong
Diving into the complexities of belonging in a multicultural society.
In Between Cultures
Examining self-identification and the connection to original cultures.
Art as a Bridge
How visual art connects people, cultures, and shared human experiences.
Through Their Eyes
Participants use photography to express their connections to Australia and their original cultures, showcasing the power of visual art in storytelling.
“Like the butterfly effect, everything influences.”
“Chinese people say a true friendship is like tea. Tea tastes nothing.”
“Everything is changeable and movable. You can move around. You can choose to be whoever you want to be.”
“The richness is found in a variety.”
“There's no perfect country”