Geography / Year 8 / Geographical Knowledge and Understanding / Unit 2: Changing nations

Curriculum content descriptions

Reasons for, and effects of, international migration in Australia (ACHGK058)

Elaborations
  • identifying and explaining the main types and patterns of international migration (for example, permanent migration, temporary labour migration, student migration, forced migration (including refugees) and family reunion)
  • investigating where and why international migrants settle in Australia and how this may reinforce urban concentration
  • exploring the changing cultural diversity of the Australian population
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Migration,  Australia,  Countries

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