Twelve months ago, 43 West Papuans arrived on the shores of Northern Queensland after a leaving their homeland on a traditional outrigger canoe. Today, most of this group live in Melbourne.
You might have seen them around the community at your school or university, music & cultural events, festivals or even on TV.
Please leave a message and say hello! Some of the Papuans will regularly login and respond to any questions you might have.. But please keep the English "not too difficult" ;)
~Papua Merdaka (Papua Freedom)
From Adolf
Hi... My name is Adolf i am one of 43 west papuan came to Australia by boat.i am coming to Australia, I happy in Australia and I just learning English now.I want my english to get better in the next few months. And I want to make some new friends.
From Decky
Hi...My name is Decky I am 19 years old,and i am also one of 43 west papuan came to australia in the boat.i am happy living in australia becaus i came to australia i not talking english now i am talking little bit.now i want to i learning english.
I like music by allan jackson,lucky dube,ub-40. On weekends I like playing soccer and hang out with friends.
From Sadrak
Hi.... I am Sadrak, I am 23 years old, i also one of 43 West Papua asylum seekers who landed in mona Weipa District Australia northern terytory. I and all my friends have experienced awful advanture in our Journey, began from back in home up to Australia as a tip of our Journey.
I am here doing recording to promote the real culture and also to let every one know haw the Free West Papua Movement sufering and as a result of the number of people has died.
Thanks for your support in West Papua free Movement!
You are doing Great Job!