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  • Introduction
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  • History
    • Introduction
    • Where they come from
    • Islanders' identity
    • Islanders come to Australia
      • The trade in labour
      • Recruiting or 'blackbirding'?
      • Indentured labour or slavery?
      • High death rate
      • White Australia and black labour
      • Australia shuts the gate
      • Islanders remain second-class citizens
    • 21st century
      • Islanders go to war
      • Islanders' sporting prowess
      • Spiritual contributions
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    • Recognition
      • The call for recognition
      • Recognition by the Commonwealth
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      • Indicators of disadvantage
      • Queensland Government Action Plan
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    • Respect
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      • The story begins
      • 1863
      • The first boat
      • 'Slavery' in Queensland
      • The voyage
      • The price of a man
      • Cruel contracts
      • No escape from the fields
      • The language of the trade
      • The race debates
      • Legalising the trade
      • The sea change
      • Cultural kidnapping
      • Na Loot's father
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      • Queensland grows with the cane
      • Life in the cane fields
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Training

Australian South Sea Islanders

This section of the Multicultural Affairs Queensland (MAQ) website aims to raise awareness and understanding of Australian South Sea Islanders and their culture so that, in our role as public servants, we can develop appropriate communication skills to enhance engagement with this group of people.

Introduction

Explains the Queensland Government Action Plan, the role of Multicultural Affairs Queensland (MAQ) and the conceptual framework for this resource.

Terminology

Provides a useful reference guide for terms used here.

History

Explore the history of South Sea Islanders in Australia – from the first labourers who worked in the cane fields and helped build a nation … until today.

Workshop

The heritage, spirituality and deep community responsibility make South Sea Islanders a distinct cultural group of people. Take the journey through this workshop to learn more about these unique Australians.

Cross-cultural communication

Gain confidence in communicating with South Sea Islanders and people across all cultures.

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