A new sense of belonging: Why are some Australian-Punjabi youth choosing to settle overseas?

The world has become a global village of opportunities for the next generation of Australian-Punjabis — and many aren’t afraid to take flight.

Simran Dhaliwal, a 28-year-old Sydneysider from a Punjabi migrant family, has taken a one-way ticket to Dubai, where she’s now building a new life as a young professional. Credit: Supplied: Simran Dhaliwal. & Pexels (Top left).

Among many Australian-Punjabis choosing to build a new life abroad is 28-year-old Simran Dhaliwal, who grew up in Sydney and now works as a corporate lawyer in Dubai.

For a long time, I had the desire to experience living in another country and to see whether I could truly build up my life independently.

Simran Dhaliwal

To hear more about why young second-generation Australian-Punjabis are choosing to call other countries home — and to hear more from Simran’s experiences — tune in to this podcast.

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