According to Australia Census [http://www.abs.gov.au] there are nearly 174000 people in Australia who have Vietnamese ancestry. Vietnamese is the 7th commonest language used at home in Australia.
Since 1975 when Sino-Russian-backed Communist North Vietnam invaded American-backed South Vietnam, thousands of refugees fled to the sea - the well documented "boatpeople crisis", many settled in Australia. The need to gather and support each other became obvious for these refugees.
In the state of New South Wales, Vietnamese refugees gradually "homed" into several "communities" like in the suburbs of Cabramatta and Bankstown. Likewise, Richmond and Springvale in Victoria are meeting places for the Vietnamese Australia.
The Vietnamese Community in Australia (the VCA) was formed in 1977. It is a non-profit, democratically elected, umbrella organisation representing all Australians of Vietnamese origin. Each mainland State has a Chapter, whose representatives are elected in open elections every 2 years.
Apart from supporting local Vietnamese communities in Australia - mainly in social and health issues, the VCA also works hard in promoting international awareness of the problems in their homeland Vietnam, where they believe the communist government are continuing to oppress media and religious freedom and worsening human right abuse.
Website: http://www.ausviet.net
Vietnamese migrants have settled in various countries around the world, with significant communities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and France. The U.S. is home to one of the largest Vietnamese diasporas, primarily due to the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Additionally, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Cambodia and Thailand, have also seen Vietnamese immigration for economic opportunities and work. Other notable destinations include Germany and the UK, where smaller Vietnamese communities exist.
The Vietnamese community in Australia has experienced a complex history, particularly following the Vietnam War, when many refugees arrived seeking safety. Initially, they faced challenges such as racism and discrimination but gradually integrated into Australian society. Over the years, the Vietnamese have contributed significantly to Australia’s cultural and economic landscape, establishing vibrant communities, businesses, and cultural festivals. Today, they are generally regarded as a vital part of Australia's multicultural identity.
Approximately 100 million people around the world speak Vietnamese as their first language, with the majority residing in Vietnam. Vietnamese is also spoken by diaspora communities in countries like the United States, Canada, France, and Australia.
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because Australia and its Alys had been waging war in Vietnam for many years. when they lost the war to the north Vietnamese. as situation developed where many people that cooperated with the south Vietnamese government were no longer safe in their own country so they sought asylum in Australia.
France, Australia, US, North Vietnamese (Vietcong), South Vietnamese.
They started to settle in Australia after the Vietnam war in 1975
The south.
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two and a bit
Use a Vietnamese/English dictionary...but in Australia they call French Fries potato chips.
Australia was the south's ally. Along with the US, etc.