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Socceroos: A true reflection of Australia’s diverse migrant history

Our nation’s migrant history is strongly reflected in the current crop of Socceroos’ whose heritage can be linked to all parts of the globe. With 30% of Australians born overseas and 49% having at least one parent born overseas, the story of Australian football is part of larg

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The Westfield Matildas: A truly Australian story

The story of Australian football is a story about our nation’s migrant history. First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homel