Task 2. My Migration Story

Key question: What is the story of my families migration to Australia?

Task : The migration and settlement of my family in Adelaide

Your task is to tell the story of how the families of your parents came to settle in Adelaide using the following questions as a guide.

Part 1: Introduction to Migration

Define the following migration terms.

  • Migration

  • Push and Pull factors with examples

  • Forced and Voluntary migration with examples

  • Internal and External migration with examples

Part 2: My families migration journey

When did your family emigrate to Australia / Adelaide?

The Push: The reasons your family(s) chose to leave home and migrate to Australia / Adelaide?

The Pull: What was the reason your family(s) chose to move to Australia/ Adelaide?

  • A map showing the journey both sides of your family took when migrating to Australia.

    Using Google MyMaps. (See below for instructions)

Part 3: Your family in Adelaide/Australia

Part 4: Explain how you think Australia has benefited from welcoming migrants from such a diverse range of backgrounds

My Migration resources

Use My Maps to show the route your families took to Australia.

Use the Draw a line button.

Use My Maps to show where you live in Adelaide.

Use the Measurement button.