7 Realities of Living in Australia That No Bhutanese Talks About

Moving abroad with a wife and children is a life-changing decision filled with both opportunities and challenges. It requires navigating cultural differences, creating a sense of belonging, and balancing family responsibilities in an unfamiliar environment. While many focus on the allure of new beginnings, the realities are often less discussed.

Here are 7 realities of living down under that no one talks about.

Fewer Words have Deeper Impact.

His Majesty The King, who was accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, granted an audience to Bhutanese in Canberra on 13th of October 2024. Many Bhutanese from other nearby areas also joined the audience, notably from Melbourne. I and my family drove all the way from Melbourne to Canberra for this joyous occasion. We were blessed by his majesty walking among the audience, meeting his subjects and interacting with us. I wrote this piece after the event.

Horror In the Metro Tunnel

Time: 12:55 am

Date: 10/08/2021

I have just finished my evening shift at Capitol Grand and am heading home. After clocking off at my workplace, my quick sprint to the South Yarra station barely enables me to catch the 11:05 pm towards Flinders.

Along the way, as I dash through the gates, I choose not to swipe my myki. Just that small action saves me around 10 dollars a day, which adding to missing the myki-reader 4 times a week, is a considerable addition to my weekly shopping budget. These days, it being the lockdown and night curfews, there some police manning the stations but rarely bother me. Also, since I am dressed in black workpants with a dusty dark jacket and a tired expression, I barely raise their eyebrows. For them. I am just another bloody tired immigrant worker going home.

Role of Early Childhood Education Leader in Contemporary Australia

Early childhood education in Australia is significant to everyone in Australia, especially for the overall development of children. The curriculum is designed for holistic development of a child, and equip them with skills and knowledge, thus preparing them for lifelong learning.

Central to all that is the educational leader, a formal teacher/educator who has assumed a leadership role both in the classroom and in the center. This report will present a brief role of such educational leadership, challenges that they face and the contributions in context the Australian context. An example of a best practice has been presented which is relevant to the Australian context, and its effectiveness in the Australian landscape. The term ‘education  leader’ and ‘educational leader’ has been used interchangeably in the context of this report.

Review of 3 STEM Education apps currently available for Children

STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning, which stems from a holistic learning approach. This approach uses hands-on experiences and problem-solving activities etc to encourage students to explore real-world challenges. Its application in early childcare setting paves the way for lifelong journey of exploration enquiry and learning.

This report will explore some literature review on use of STEM education apps and compare three STEM education apps. Further the impact on early childhood education and EYLF learning outcomes will be discussed.