Understanding Australian Identity

What is personal identity?

• The way someone connects with a larger group

• The way someone sees themselves as an individual

• The cultural rules that all Australians follow

• The country someone is born in

How do Australians express their identity?

• Through language, celebrations, food, and clothing

• Only by voting in elections

• By following strict cultural rules

• Through political beliefs only

What is NAIDOC Week?

• A national holiday for all Australians

• A celebration of Australian military history

• An Indigenous Australian event that recognises history and rights

• A festival about multicultural food

How does food reflect multicultural identity in Australia?

• Everyone in Australia eats the same food

• Different migrant communities bring their own cuisines

• Only traditional Australian meals are eaten

• Food does not influence identity

Why do some migrant communities feel less engaged in Australian politics?

• They are not interested in democracy

• They often have language barriers or different past experiences

• Australia does not allow them to vote

• They are not considered Australian citizens

What is an example of a responsibility of Australian citizens?

• Speaking only English

• Voting in elections

• Eating traditional Australian food

• Celebrating only one type of cultural festival

How do Indigenous Australians express citizenship?

• By advocating for land rights and recognition

• By following the same traditions as everyone else

• By avoiding participation in civic life

• By not taking part in voting or government decisions

How does volunteering connect to citizenship?

• It allows people to engage with and help their community

• Only people in government need to volunteer

• Volunteering is a requirement to become a citizen

• It is not an important part of being a citizen

What is an example of social identity?

• A person’s connection to a cultural group

• A person’s favourite hobby

• A person’s age

• A person’s eye colour

How does citizenship involve more than just having a passport?

• It includes being actively involved in society

• It only matters when traveling overseas

• It means people cannot express their identity

• It is the only way someone can be considered Australian