What is the hardest part of starting a life in Australia?

On Usap Tayo, we asked our audience what they found most difficult about starting a life in Australia, revealing varied experiences of adjustment, sacrifice, and cultural change among Filipinos.

On Usap Tayo, we asked our audience what they found most difficult about starting a life in Australia, revealing varied experiences of adjustment, sacrifice, and cultural change among Filipinos. Credit: Storyblock - SeiStock

Key Points

• Filipinos are among the largest migrant communities in Australia, with diverse settlement experiences.
• Some Filipinos begin their lives in Australia comfortably, while others face significant struggles and make major personal sacrifices.
• Comments highlighted challenges around language and workplace culture, access to familiar food, quieter lifestyles, and differences in social interaction compared with the Philippines.

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Ano ang pinakamahirap na bahagi ng pagsisimula ng buhay sa Australia?

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