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 countries are English-speaking, but they are also represented in nearby island nations and various European and Asian countries.

Some live in the United States. The first Australians came to the U.S. during the 1850s for the California Gold Rush. They were often of Irish descent and had previously worked in Australian mines. Others came to the U.S. in the late 1860s during Reconstruction and right after WWII. Some came as war brides after that war. Today Australians are most likely to be found in Los Angeles and New York.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Australians in the U.S. have been in all kinds of professions. They have served as educators, scientists, businesspeople, athletes, entertainers, authors, politicians, and economists. Others come as university students.

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 United States.

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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