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Australian Identity
"Brotherhood was never like it; friendship is not the word; but deep in that body of marching men the soul of a nation stirred" so wrote Banjo Paterson in his poem "Australia Today 1916". The word identity has a significant meaning in the contemporary world. It means more than being an independent nation or a geographical location. It is something deeper and more complex, which is concerned with the lifestyle, thoughts, faith, arts, sport, and how we respond cross-culturally to the values of heroes. Over the last few years Australian men and women have been acclaimed as world champions in many diverse sports. Australians have always acknowledged the significant role sport has played. Back in the old days, Australia (being isolated a million miles from anywhere) needed to find a way of amusing itself. Sport was a way out. And as a result of this Australia has used the nation’s talent to advantage, developing not only elite athletes, but good sportspersons on and off the field. ‘Australia’s Sporting Success traces the development of Australian sport from the early 19th century, and discusses the rivalry between the white native-born Australians, many of convict stock, and the new settlers. This rivalry enabled qualities such as patriotism, social cohesion and tenacity to develop as distinctive traits of the Australian character says John Bloomfield, a former chairman of the Australian Institute of sport. For a long, long time now, Australia and its people have revelled in everything associated with sport. There is no doubting Australia's passion for sport. As a nation, we have significantly more than our fair share of successful and inspirational sports stars. These athletes have reached the pinnacle of their sport and are seen as both role models and leaders in the Australian community, their success inspires other young Australians to strive for excellence. We don't care who is competing, or what they are competing in, if they ar... Please login to view comments from other users.
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