Syrian Australians

[2] Immigration restrictions started to ease after the White Australian Policy had been abandoned, resulting in a constant migration flow of Syrians to Australia.

[9] Such places were taken by Syrian refugees who were drawn from the UNCHR with priority for the most vulnerable such as women, children and families.

Throughout the Syrian diaspora there has been specific migration policy change, thus visa opportunities and migrant statuses are dynamic and often unpredictable.

[10] In 2016, the Australian Government published over $220 million will be spent as a response to the Syrian refugee crisis.

[2] The distribution between men and women are almost equal, however the majority of the population are in the 18–44 years old age group.

[12] The Refugee Visa (subclass 200) allows holders to live, study, work and register for Medicare while obtaining Australian permanent residency.

[12] Syrians immigrating to Australia will qualify for such visas as the applicant has to be outside his/her native country and can be referred by the UNHCR for confirmation.

[13] Holders of the Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202) are able to reside in Australia if another Australian citizen proposes their application.

Further, holders have to pay for their own travel costs, however, are often offered financial assistance by the International Organisation for Migration.

[12] Syrian Australians are often holders of such a visa as family members who have previously moved to Australia are able to recommend others.

One person's achievements have the ability to impact the perception of the entire family from an outsider perspective.

[4] Syrian public dynamic are affected by social expectations, with young marriage often being a very popular decision.

[4] Syrian festivals often include the celebration of the Christian Easter as well as Islamic Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.