Wooba Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 After our recent trip to Australia I've sort of fallen in love with the idea of moving to Gold Coast rather than Sydney. But my spouse is really worried about moving there. Of course there's the issue of less jobs, but her biggest concern is the lack of diversity there and the impact it could have on her life there. She's from Brazil and has darker skin. She could be easily mistaken for Indian without hearing her speak. She's worried about potential discrimination day to day and possible impact in finding work. It doesn't concern her to be the one of few minorities, only the treatment she may receive because of it. I think she may have a valid concern, although I think it won't be as much as she thinks. But what do I know as an outside myself. Any thought? Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Jobs is more of an issue than diversity. Consider Brisbane, you can use Gold Coast at the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I personally don't think she would have any issues, lots of different races/ colours/ religion live on the Gold Coast. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 There are some historic terms which come across as very racist however they are used by some dinosaurs mostly men and refer to some of the early immigrant communities. Contemporary Brisbane and Gold Coast welcomes all cultures and are no more prejudice than any other Austrain cities in my experience. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Oz is so multi-racial and multi-cultural no one would take any notice of your wife. I'm thinking what you mean is - would she be mistaken for an aboriginal and how that would affect her life here. I don't think that sort of blanket discrimination exists anymore. People here are judged on their character and behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooba Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 I wasn't thinking specifically of her being mistaken for aboriginal, just a dark immigrant in general. She has no concerns in Sydney, but does in Gold Coast just because it's so white. I'm sure the posts on here will reassure her however. Thanks for the responses.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raillys Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I know their is quiet a big Maori and Pacific Islander community in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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