First Generation Aussie - author Raj Suri

First Generation Aussie Project

Preserving Inner West Sydney History: Documenting the Stories and Contributions of Immigrants - past and present

ABOUT

The First Generation Aussie project celebrates and shares the stories of first-generation migrants who have or are making significant contributions to the social, economic and cultural growth in Inner West, Sydney. Documenting historical timeline events and life stories of the first generation who migrated to Australia. This will become inspiring educational resources for current/future generations. There will be e-book publication of portraits and photo essays of historical timeline events and life stories, contributions of the first generation who migrated to Australia. Karigar Australia (Haberfield) is a proud visual and web partner of this project.

MISSION

This project supports original research and captures stories of first generation Aussies in Inner West who have or are playing roles in fostering Inner West's growth and connections to significant events/places. History Collections for use by current/future generations (locals, students, migrants, researchers, government). It strengthens the community inclusivity, connections and engagement; community belonging and pride; and generates opportunities from learning the inspiring stories and the positive working values, sacrifices, innovation, resilience, adaptability, and culture brought by the first generation migrants to achieve stronger social, economy, culture growth of Inner West in the long term.

WANT TO NOMINATE A PERSON FOR THE FIRST GENERATION AUSSIE PROJECT?

If you wish to nominate a first generation person who either a resident or business operator or Inner West community member has made significant contributions to the social or economic or cultural growth in the Inner West. New First Generation Migrants are also welcome to get in touch. Please contact: E: karigar@gmail.com. Fill Out brief form Online. Scan QR code below or link here. “First Generation Aussie” - a migrant who was born overseas, resident or business operator or community member of the Inner West Sydney and an Australian citizen.

TERMS

  •  The nominated person must be a First Generation – someone who migrated to Australia from another country
  • Nominating a person does not guarantee the person will feature in the document/photographs/video
  • The nominated person should have made significant contributions to the social, economic and cultural growth in Inner West Sydney
  • Varied ethnic backgrounds are welcome
  • The Terms can change without notice

Project Author Raj Suri

Photographer- Documentarian-Actor- Media Producer

This project is Supported by Inner West Council Community History Grants Program

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