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My special place is … "Devon Downs - on the bank of the Murray River, catching callop, boiling the billy, and listening to the whistling kites - looking for an easy prey, the smells of campfire and bacon and eggs as the sun comes up." "My home in Murdoch, Western Australia, 15km South of Perth. Perth is where I have lived most of my 67 years. It is a place where I feel I belong because so much of it, and it's people, mean many things to me over many years." "Going shopping" "My lake. It is peaceful, calming and I love being around a place with an untouched environment with beautiful wildlife" "My special place is my bedroom, so I can spend time alone by myself and reflect on my life and dreams" "The skate park because there's always something good happening" "In Australia (anywhere) where the Aussie spirit is overwhelming - where being a "mate" and a "sport" are taken for granted because it's no big deal to do things for others" "In my garden looking at the plants, trees, listening to the birds and de-stressing" "Bein' out in
da scrub surrounded by Australia's beauty and feeling 'at home'" "Sydney, because
Nana lives there" "The soccer field" "The beach—long and quiet, warm and magnificent" “'Jindamool' near
Coleraine in Western Victoria. Splendid sweeping hills, nuggetty red
gums." "Here in Australia where diversity is accepted. We have a vibrant multicultural and eclectic community which is unique. Our land harbors many treasures and is spectacular. No where else in the world can you visit such an array of natural wonders, so close to each other. The bush, the outback, the sea…" "Sorrento: Under
the large fir trees beside the waters edge, hearing the water lapping
on the rocks and the sea gulls waiting for food – winter or summer." "Morialloc because
that is where I was born and that is where I spent golden days on the
beach when I was little." "Papua New Guinea because that is where I grew up, near the green rainforests, in the moist air, with all my friends." "The beach –
any Aussie beach. Where the sun beats down on you and the ocean sparkles
and your skin glistens and you feel like nothing bad could ever happen
– I love our beaches!" "At home in bed with my dog on my lap." “My beautiful East Gippsland High Country – On the Dargo River where the air, the river and the mountains create a superb tranquil special feeling.” “Our first home in Reservoir, before the Darebin City Council stuffed it up and allowed a 3 storey house to be built next door.” “On top of the roof where I can sit and dream, as well as my balcony! (When it is raining)” “Any place … as long as I’m with the people I love most and in particular, one SPECIAL person who I treasure so much” “My nan’s house, I feel safe and loved. I also like Luna Park because I have fun. I also like my backyard steps because no one goes around there and I can be alone.” “Sitting beside the clear river listening, smelling, feeling the beauty that I belong to. A place I can visit time and time again in my mind.” “On the netball court I feel like I belong there and can work as a team member.” “Australia! In my turbulent life until 1968 when my family and I arrived in Melbourne, I had no place to belong, now I belong here and I will die and be buried here, where my heart is. Home is where the heart is!” 'My
story is not like the rest of yours. My sense of belonging ended when
you announced yours. My memory is of a place of peace and harmony, where
I could roam free, and breath the air of my ancestors. My story is now
of violence, sickness, and eventually death - at the expense of your pleasure.
Couldn't you just show me some respect, some recognition, some healing?
Or will I be banished like a Tasmanian.' 'Nan’s back room' 'Anywhere
off the streets of Cabramatta where I lived on the streets especially
the Langton centre & caretakers refuge & St Vinnies for youth
helps street kids.' 'Bellingen on the
mid north coast as there is a real sense of community there, and amongst
friends, sharing a meal, telling stories, sharing secrets with friends,
men and women.' 'NARRABRI – The place
with the biggest sky. I miss the stars.' 'With myself or special
family or friends. In the country or seaside or city or home. It is in
my emotion and mind my special place.' 'Near my parents who are far from me now' 'Wherever I am happy
and at peace with myself and the world around me.' 'At
the Manchester home ground in Poemy land, yelling praise and encouragement
for Manchester United. Go Man-United!!' 'In the Australian bush' 'My home and my country
… Australia.' '[At]
the moment I feel to be and go as I please' 'Anywhere cool in
the summer, surrounded by yummy food!'
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