Dear All,
 
Australia Day (January 26) is the biggest day of celebration in the country. 
On this day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about 
Australia and being Australian. It’s the day to reflect on what we have 
achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. This time we are 
pleased to announce that www.priyoaustralia.com is going to launch a special 
issue on Australia Day with the participation of young Bangladeshi 
Australians. This issue will contain articles, drawings, poems, interviews 
etc. from young Bangladeshi Australians expressing their thoughts on growing 
up in Australia. We expect boys and girls from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra 
and Brisbane to be participating in this special edition. It would be 
greatly appreciated if we could get your involvement as well. These are some 
of the ways in which you can become involved:

 
 
Essay Competition:
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You can choose one of the following two topics and write an essay (maximum 
1000 words) and send us through e-mail –

 
Topic A.   According to you, what does it mean to be Australian?     Or,
Topic B.   What do you think makes Australia great?
 
There are some attractive prizes for this competition. So, get into the 
action right now!!!

 
Write an article: 
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You would be required to write a short ½ page- 1 page article discussing any 
of the following questions or topics – 
 
• What do you think defines an Australian? Define yourself as an Australian
• Your thoughts on multiculturalism in Australia
• Things you love about living in Australia
• Explain life for you growing up as a young Bangladeshi Australian (maybe include some dot points)
• Do you think you have gotten more out of life by having 2 different cultures supporting you?
• Using our unique Bangladeshi background to involve and advance ourselves in the Australian 
  community e.g. multiculturalism 
• What are the common values we find between Australian and Bangladeshi cultures
 
You can use these questions/topics as just a guideline and/or use your own 
questions/topics. 

 
Interview: 
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This will be an audio recorded interview… so no glamour make up required. 
The questions that will be asked can also be used in the article. 

What do you know about Australia day? 
What is your aspiration about growing up in a Bangladeshi/Australian community? 
What can we do better to enhance social integration within the Australian community? 

What are your thoughts on having a youth summit for Bangladeshi Australians 
all over Australia?
 
 
Poem:
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If you’re quite the poet, please don’t hesitate to write a poem for the 
issue. We would very much appreciate a poem based on Australia or growing up in Australia. 
 
 
Drawing: 
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This is for all those artistic ones who find writing a chore. A drawing or 
painting would not only add color and life to the issue but would also be a 
great way to express thoughts and emotions on living life in Australia. Any 
creative piece of artwork that represents Australia, Australia day or 
growing up in Australia would be greatly appreciated. 
 
 
Personal Page:
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Whether you do an essay, article, poem, interview or none of them, a 
personal page from every one of you would be great. This personal page is 
mainly a page that you design with photos of your friends and/or any shots 
from special events. You can include quotes or an inspiring word or two. On 
the page you will need to introduce yourself, how long you’ve been in 
Australia for and why you appreciate living here so much. Getting a personal 
page from as many individuals as possible would be great for the issue. 

 
These are all just suggestions and ideas, if you have any other way in which 
you would like to contribute to the special issue or if you have any other 
ideas for the creating of this issue please feel free to contact us.

 
 
Deadline for your invaluable contribution:    January 21, 2007.
 
 
Contact: 
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Nabilah reza (Kishoree)                                                  
0423 266 626
billyreza@hotmail.com                                                        

M. Murshed Haider (Anjohn)
0422 854 547
anjohn28@yahoo.com 

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