1. Boat People in Australia

2. Why do people risk their life to immigrate? They are being persecuted in their own countryThey are being persecuted in their own country They are fleeing from a war zoneThey are fleeing from a war zone They are seeking out better living conditionsThey are seeking out better living conditions

3. How do boat people travel to Australia? Most travel via Indonesia. The straits between Indonesia and Australia can be extremely dangerous due to high swells.Most travel via Indonesia. The straits between Indonesia and Australia can be extremely dangerous due to high swells.

4. Most boat people arrive either on the north west coast, or on the offshore islands

5. How do the travel?

7. Boat people will often use their life savings to try to reach Australia. They know it is risky, but to them the risk is worth it. Write down all the risks you think they may face on their journey

8. How much of a problem is it in Australia? Read the exert from the editorial titled ‘Who’s Afraid of 4500 Boat People?’Read the exert from the editorial titled ‘Who’s Afraid of 4500 Boat People?’ How does the author feel about boat people?How does the author feel about boat people? Do you agree with the author? Provide reasons.Do you agree with the author? Provide reasons. How does an editorial differ to an article?How does an editorial differ to an article?

9. Watch the following clip How do you think the majority of Australians view boat people?How do you think the majority of Australians view boat people? How does this view differ to the reality of the situation?How does this view differ to the reality of the situation?

10. Your name is Ismail. You are making the journey to Australia with your two sisters and father; your mother was killed in front of you by gunmen in your home country. Write one paragraph explaining Why your family leftWhy your family left What you expect to happen in AustraliaWhat you expect to happen in Australia What your hopes and dreams for the future areWhat your hopes and dreams for the future are