Structure and features

The SA history hub migration website describes the forces and facts that have shaped South Australia’s recent migration experience. It offers a good level of detail within written and visual materials and links to associated information for further research. It presents information on: 

• early colonisation
• industrialisation
• trends, waves and patterns in migration
• the push and pull factors for migration.

The site also provides more detail regarding particular groups of migrants:

• Afghans
• Chinese
• Germans
• Italians
• Scots.

For teachers

Teachers can use this resource to shape research into the topic of 'migration to South Australia'. It can be used as the basis for debate about the contribution and benefits that migratory groups offer to South Australia’s economy and cultural diversity. The level of detail allows students to develop a rich understanding of South Australia recent experiences in respect to migration. Questions can be used to establish students' knowledge of local histories. Students can use this to trace their own personal migration history where applicable. Students can springboard from this resource into a deeper study on one particular migratory group.