Introduction / History

In 1788, England sent convicts without adequate supplies to start a new colony in Australia. There was a massive influx of immigrants in 1851, primarily due to the gold rush. In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was inaugurated, uniting the entire continent. That was the beginning of an independence movement that wasn t fully complete until 1986.

Their contrasts often define Australians. They can be the rugged individual or the surfer lionized in American movies, or city-goers who excel in any profession. Australia is known for having a warm climate and beautiful beaches. Much of the continent is vacant because of scorching heat and a lack of rain, making agriculture impossible.

After WWII, Australia started admitting immigrants, mostly from various Asian countries. These people would not be under the category of Anglo-Australian, since they aren t Anglo. Anglo-Australians live in 25 countries, including their own and nearby New Zealand. Most of these are English-speaking countries, but they are also represented in nearby island nations and various European and Asian countries.

Some live in Canada. Australia and Canada were both British colonies with similar histories. People from each of those colonies were able to go to the other. Since the end of WWII, there have been times when Canada offered higher wages for the same job, so Australians took the opportunity. Between the 1960s-1990s the Australian economy was having troubles, so Australians went to Canada to find employment.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Australians still move to Canada for job opportunities. They also find new opportunities for education and working holidays in Canada.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Anglo-Australians are highly Christianized, with a high percentage of Evangelicals. However, there is a lot of secularization in their thinking. To many, a church is just a place for weddings and funerals, rather than a venue for spiritual growth. Australians have a stark demarcation between Christians and those who are not.

What Are Their Needs?

Anglo-Australians need revival fire to burn in their families, schools, and churches.

Prayer Items

Pray for revival to bless Anglo-Australians in the U.S.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the number of Anglo-Australian workers to win and disciple the nations.
May their churches win, equip, and send many to a dying world.

Scripture Prayers for the Anglo-Australian in Canada.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_diaspora
https://www.pwc.com.au/publications/pdf/the-australian-diaspora.pdf
https://australiaunwrapped.com/when-did-australia-become-independent/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australians
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