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Ethiopian Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason, originally published in 2018. Abbato, S. (2011). Community Profiles for Health Care Providers. Division of the Chief Health Officer, Queensland Health. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file ...

Croatian Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette People tend to dress neatly and modestly. Wearing overly casual clothing in public may be considered inappropriate. There is a strong coffee culture in Croatia. Many people socialise over a cup of coffee. Greet people as you pass them casua ...

South Sudanese Culture / Other Considerations

... Under Australian law, the customs of scarification and tattooing are legal provided that the person is over 18 and has given his or her consent for it. Many traffic laws common throughout industrialised nations do not apply in South Sudan. South Sudanese m ...

Australian Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2016), with the Religion section authored by Chara Scroope (2019). Abeyagunawaradena, D. S. (2009). Buddhism in Australia. In J. Jupp (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia. Melbourne: Cambridge ...

Syrian Culture / Syrians in Australia

... Ethnic Syrians were first documented in Australia in 1891, during which time 142 Syrian people were recorded. Before this point, the population had been recorded as ‘Turks’ - due to Syria being part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The S ...

Irish Culture / Irish in Australia

... The Irish have been in Australia since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The influence of the Irish on and contribution to Australia’s ever-changing cultural, economic, political and social life is of central significance. This is la ...

Mauritian Culture / Naming

... Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family. Christians may be named after their parents. They may also have multiple names coming from their godparents or grandparents. Hindu Mauritians typically have th ...

Japanese Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette An important concept that informs etiquette in Japan is omotenashi, which generally translates as ‘hospitality’. It refers to the quality of being thoughtful and considerate of others in such a way that the host can anticipate the needs of ...

Greek Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette People may keep less personal space when queuing. It is not considered rude for your belongings to make contact with the person in front of you or behind you when waiting in line. Do not cross your legs in front of those who have a higher s ...

Chilean Culture / Chileans in Australia

... The first known Chilean to arrive in Australia was the former President of Chile, General Ramon Freire, who came in 1838 as a political exile.1 The number of Chilean migrants to Australia remained small up until the late 1960s. Economic and political uncer ...

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