Hello Australia is a series to develop better understanding of the English language and mainstream Australian culture and customs. Episodes 1 & 2 consist of short dramatisations of everyday situations involving the law regarding compulsory schooling until 15, sending notes to teachers when students are absent from school, Adult Migrant Education Services to improve English and therefore employment prospects in Australia, and learning English on the job. Featuring Rod Quantock as Dr Know and hosted by Kay Stammers and SBS newsreader, George Donikian.
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ACMI Identifier
303300
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life skills
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)