Collection
Asian-Australian Mobility and Migration: Multiculturalism, Policy and Intersectionality
Migration stands as a powerful force shaping the demographic, cultural, and economic landscapes of nations. In the context of Australia—a nation celebrated for its ostensibly successful management of a growing multicultural population (Hage, 1998)—the migration experiences of individuals from the discursively constructed region known as Asia play a pivotal role in defining the nation's identity.
This special issue is dedicated to unravelling the multifaceted narratives that surround such identity construction as well as the underlying negotiations among migrants in Australia. It serves as a vital platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to deepen their understanding of Asian migration experiences in Australia. By exploring key themes, engaging in debates, and seeking answers surrounding a comparatively unexplored diasporic group that has been significant in historical and contemporary Australia, the articles within this collection aspire to contribute not only to academic migration studies scholarship but also to broader conversations shaping policies and societal attitudes toward Asians in Australia.
Key themes explored in this special issue are:
- Multicultural Diversity
- Intersectionality and Diversity within Asia and beyond
- Policy Frameworks and Governance
- Global Health Challenges
- Cultural Dialogues and Hybrid Identities
- Education and Social Integration
Editors
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Aaron Teo
Dr Aaron Teo is a Singaporean Chinese first generation migrant settler living on unceded Jagera and Turrbal lands. He is a Sociologist of Education working as a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Education. Aaron is Convenor for the Australian Association for Research in Education Social Justice Special Interest Group, Queensland Convenor for the Asian Australian Alliance, 2023 winner of the Carolyn Baker Memorial Prize, and the State Library of Queensland's 2024 John Oxley Honorary Fellow.
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Carljohnson Anacin
Dr Carljohnson Anacin completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. His doctoral research is on the identity, musicality and translocality of Filipino migrant musicians in Australia. Carl's research interests include popular music, migration, social media and interdisciplinary studies. His recent publications include 'Can You Hear Me? Are We Live Yet?': An Autoethnography of Online Live Music Performances amid the Covid-19 Pandemic (Asiascape: Digital Asia, 2023) and Musical Aspirations and DIY/DIO Practices in Online Communities of Amateur Independent Filipino Songwriters.
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Indigo Willing
Dr Indigo Willing is a researcher with a background in the humanities and social sciences, and is a co-founder of award-winning and internationally recognized community projects. Dr Willing was awarded a PhD in sociology from The University of Queensland. Her work examines issues of power and social change and bridges a number of social worlds that reflect her own diverse background and lived experiences as a Vietnam War orphan and adoptee, an Asian Australian creative, academic, and skateboarder. Dr Willing has a long track record of starting up networks and resources for the well-being and representation of various overlooked communities.
