The refugee legacy for second generation Vietnamese in Australia. This project aims to explore the refugee legacy for second generation Vietnamese in Australia. The first Vietnamese refugees arrived 41 years ago in the wake of the Vietnam War. This project will examine identity formation, secondary trauma, and linguistic and cultural interactions in the aftermath of war and the refugee experience, and analyse the achievements and challenges of this group. The expected outcomes are a major study ....The refugee legacy for second generation Vietnamese in Australia. This project aims to explore the refugee legacy for second generation Vietnamese in Australia. The first Vietnamese refugees arrived 41 years ago in the wake of the Vietnam War. This project will examine identity formation, secondary trauma, and linguistic and cultural interactions in the aftermath of war and the refugee experience, and analyse the achievements and challenges of this group. The expected outcomes are a major study of Vietnamese in Australia and a national oral history collection.Read moreRead less
Forgotten histories: Vietnamese veterans in Australia. Australia's participation in the Vietnam War left a lasting impact on national consciousness. The Vietnamese community in Australia is a legacy of that war and its aftermath. By focusing on Vietnamese veterans, this study will add vital new insights into Australian war and immigration history and enhance cultural understanding.