The stories of migrants speak to universal themes such as belonging, love, adventure, family and safety. Some are stories marked by adversity, loss and sadness, some are less dramatic but all are stories of hope. Welcome to Migration Stories, the museum's digital experience dedicated to sharing complex, challenging and emotional stories about how people are shaped by migration. This website expands on the work of the National Monument to Migration, one of the museum's most important and visible tributes to our migration heritage. The voices and stories of migrants registered on the museum’s National Monument to Migration illuminate Australian history, demonstrating how various international events have impacted on migration to Australia and, most importantly, showcase the types of people who have helped shape our national identity. We launch with our first story, Faces of Migration, featuring visually rich and raw moments shared by migrants who have been asked: "How has being a migrant, (or the family of a migrant) changed or shaped you"? Explore the moving answers to this question by watching these videos. Enjoy and stay tuned for our next featured story.
Click here to watch episodes on YouTube.
Ep. 1 - Faces of Migration
Ep. 2 - Stephen and Chi Vuong Nguyen
Ep. 3 - Richard Arculus
Ep. 4 - Nick Lewocki
Ep. 5 - Eugenia Mitrakas
Ep. 6 - Andreas Proestos
