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Hello everybody, I'm Katerina. A second generation Australian with Ukrainian heritage. Both sets of great-grandparents and grandparents came over to Adelaide during WW2. Both my mum and dad were born here as were my sister and I.
Ukrainian was my first language and I often get stuck with certain words unable to instantly speak them in English as my first language is so ingrained.
My family do quite a lot within the Ukrainian community here in Adelaide as well as Australia-wide where I have 'uncles, aunts and cousins' who aren't blood related but I cherish them just as much if they were. Community is a big deal and it sort of spins me out when non-Ukrainian friends don't understand the importance of it.
Home is in a few places for me. Physically at my parent's home, specifically the dining room. I also find solace and comfort out in nature. I can't say exactly where as it differs but I feel nature offers, to me, a holistic and philosophical 'home'.

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Born and raised in Adelaide. My heritage a few generations back is English and Scottish and *possibly* also some Aboriginal Australian, however that claim is unsubstantiated thus far. Perhaps I should take one of those snazzy DNA tests. I haven't experienced many different cultures, though I did live in the US for a few months which was interesting. I would like to travel but I think quiet little Adelaide will always be the place I call home.

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Hello everyone. I too have lived almost all of my life in Adelaide apart from an extended period of time living in northern Italy where my parents were both born and also in Berri, where I taught for several years.  My parents arrived in Australia in 1948 after World War 2 to make a new life for themselves. They lived, worked, and socialised with Italians. I felt as though I grew up in 'little Italy'.
My home is with my partner, my children, my dogs, my mum and my brother and sisters. We may not all live together but we love to catch up regularly.

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Hi, I'm Amanda. I am a Masters student at UniSA as well as your tutor for this course. It's great to see so many of you participating on the padlet and providing such thoughtful answers. I was born in the Riverland in South Australia and moved to Adelaide when I was 3 years old. I identify as Aboriginal. My grandmother was part of the Stolen Generations and as a result I do not know what Aboriginal nation I belong to. If I did I would most certainly identify with a specific nation.Home for me is really where my loved ones are; my son, my dog (and the cat i suppose...). I have also always associated the sound of the Yidaki as the sound of home- there is something about the sound and vibrations that seem to put me at ease.

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Hi, I'm Amanda. I am a Masters student at UniSA as well as your tutor for this course. It's great to see so many of you participating on the padlet and providing such thoughtful answers. I was born in the Riverland in South Australia and moved to Adelaide when I was 3 years old. I identify as Aboriginal. My grandmother was part of the Stolen Generations and as a result I do not know what Aboriginal nation I belong to. If I did I would most certainly identify with a specific nation.Home for me is really where my loved ones are; my son, my dog (and the cat i suppose...). I have also always associated the sound of the Yidaki as the sound of home- there is something about the sound and vibrations that seem to put me at ease.

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Hey, I'm Xavier and so far my life has been lived almost exclusively in Adelaide. My background is predominantly anglo -English/French nobility if you go back to the 11th century- but I can't say cultural background has played a huge role in my life, though I do find the history interesting. Home to me has always just been about my family, and I mean my immediate family specifically, cause we'e always just been comfortable in our on private little world.

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I had way too much trouble finding this place.... But yeah my name is Katie. I was born in England, moved here when I was 2. I guess since I was born in England but moved here quite young my family neither taught me English or Australian culture, but over time I incorporated both into my life.
Home to me is split between England and Australia, since my immediate family is in both places, and I hate to be away from either country, though I rarely go to England.

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My name's George. My passport tells me I was born in Toorak Gardens, although I grew up in Prospect. I found it hard to escape my Greek cultural heritage throughout my youth but now I have come to embrace it. All of my grandparents left Greece in the 50's and settled in Adelaide, which is where both my parents were born. Having just come back from a holiday in Greece I found it confronting how close I felt with the people there - familiar behaviours, personalities and lifestyle choices. I have always been loyal to Adelaide, it has shaped who I am and I have a strong network of friends and family here. I feel that those ties determine where ones home might lie, however I'm curious to experience living in Greece or another European country once my studies have finished.

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Im Joel, I was born in Whyalla South Australia and raised in Adelaide. My family have never really kept track of our cultural background over the years, but as of late we have started researching into our ancestors to fill in the gaps.

Home to me is where my family is, home is more a feeling of safety and love then an actual place.

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im a faimly person and my home is were my faimly is

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My name's Alex and I was born in Adelaide! I mean, I was born in Adelaide but called Kangaroo Island home up until I was 12 years old! I've lived here in Adelaide ever since that time, for about 9 years now and I've gotta say I'm having a great time. I still love visiting my friends from the Island from time to time too, even though a lot of them have moved away much like myself.

My parents were both born and raised in England - so I would say that heritage-wise that is what I'm all about.

In terms of Cultural Identity, I don't fully understand what that means. I mean I am a part of many groups - like groups on Facebook which share pictures of Old Simpsons Quotes all day long, but whether that counts I do not know. I guess maybe I'm still trying to find my way into a cultural identity.

Home to me right now is where my family is. Although I have distant relatives in England who I hardly know - Adelaide is home.

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My name is Emma, I was born here in Adelaide. My background is English, Polish and Scottish. I have always felt very grateful to grow up and live in Australia.

I think home is love and what you feel with people you connect with. Home to me is also a places that makes you feel nostalgic, at peace and safe.

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I'm Colm, I was born here in Adelaide but have Irish heritage with my mum being an Irish immigrant and my dad being half Irish himself. My Irish heritage has actually been more a part of my life than my Australian. I've been lucky enough to be able to travel to Ireland and a few other places and while there were definitely aspects of these places I was extremely fond of, to me Adelaide is home.

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My name is Lily, and I come from an Italian background. Like everyone else has said, being constantly surrounded by family and of course food, is something that I am no stranger to.

So for me this is when I feel most at home, and when I feel most comfortable within myself. Being surrounded by people, that bring love and laughter to my life. For me there is no place like home, no other place that makes you feel like home does.

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I am Emma, born in Adelaide to both an Australian and European immigrant. My Australian family does not speak often of their history in country, however, I know they have been active in both world wars (as have my European family) and worked very hard in the farming industry.
To me, my home is where my immediate family is. Where ever they are, I am home.

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I'm Chloe and for me my cultural background hasn’t been a big part of my life. Mainly because my family and I all share a particular trait – laziness, and it’s because of this we have lost records of our family’s history.

However, I don’t see this as a purely negative attribute.

I’ve found as a result I’ve made my home in the places which make me feel safe and in the people who I deeply connect with. I was born in Adelaide and have lived here my entire life, although I am a frequent traveller.

Traveling for me has always been a huge part of who I am and consequently I am no stranger to feeling ‘homesick’. I find that the things which remedy this is wearing my favourite denim jacket and taking to people back home who I love - so for me that is home.

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I'm Australian, born and raised but I come from a background of predominantly English and Irish heritage, as well as French and German from both sides of my parents families.
I have travelled with my family almost all over Australia, involved in a hobby that brings us together. This to me is home, being together with people that you love, family and friends, not necessarily in the one place.

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I'm Sash.

Can't really say I have much of a cultural identity, It's not really something I think about. My heritage is Greek, but I don't engage with it in anyway.

Home for me is the place where I can unwind and recollect.

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My name is Sian, I was born and raised in the Adelaide hills on the same block of land my grandfather bought when he immigrated from Italy.

Growing up I spend a lot of time with the Italian side of my family, having lunch every week at my grandparents house surround by all my extended family. This is where i felt most comfortable and at home.

I have also just arrived back from living in England for the last two years. Being so far way from family, friends and what I considered my home growing up, made me realise that it is possible to have more than one home, it really depends on the people you are surrounded by.

For me home can be made anywhere, as long as I'm surrounded by love, respect, friendship and happiness. Home is aplace you can feel free to be yourself.

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My name is Bella and I also come from an Italian background, I always have lots of family around me and although I live out of home I am always visiting or catching up with someone in my family at least once a day. I love being from a large family, having cousins around my age and ones older who are now having children, every family event we have kids running around everywhere and the little ones always bring our family together!

Personally I think home is a place where I can be myself and feel content with the people around me and the environment I am in, free from external stressors and all the difficulties life can throw at us. To me, home is anywhere that brings us peace and comfort.

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My name is Benjamin and I come from an Italian and English background, which means I have a big appetite and a lot of extended family I don't know about.

I am born and raised in Australia and have lived in Adelaide since I was a year old.

To me, home can be anything that makes me feel comfortable and safe, which can be reflected in a place, person or a thing.
So long as I am with the people I love or in a place that at its essence makes me feel snug, I will always feel that I am at 'Home' (as they say).

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Defining 'home' has always been a complicated topic for me. I was born in Sydney and then spent many years living overseas in Abu Dhabi, where I frequently travelled. It was only 3 years ago that I moved Adelaide. All of these places have had a significant impact on who I am and how I view the world, so I consider them all my home in different ways. Because of this I believe that "home is where the heart is", as cliche as it is to say. I view home as not a physical structure, but a comfortable, familiar state of mind. I find home in my family and close friends. I find home when I am doing something that I love and am passionate about. I even find home when I am at an airport going somewhere new.

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I like that: 'home is being filled up with what is right in front of you'
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your tutor is Amanda Radomi...she should be here soon to introduce herself.
Stephen

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With an Italian Heritage and a strong Australian Upbringing in rural Victoria, amongst vineyards, family and an abundance of food, place yourself in my shoes...
Have you ever sat down and been present in like mind body and soul- and all that jargon- for a really bloody good feed? yeah that feeling, the feeling of being full on what is right in front of you, that's home to me.
This feeling of belonging, being comfortable in a place, as a person and with purpose- gives segue to my understanding of cultural identity.
Rachael

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Hi, everyone.  Am looking forward to this course.  

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Brigeen

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