Money, Migration, and Family

Focusing on nearly five decades of Indian migration to Australia, the narrative highlights the transition from professional migrants to a surge in student-migrants. It explores the dual flow of remittances between families in Australia and India, emphasizing the impact of instant communication on migration experiences. The concept of mobility has evolved, with many recent migrants facing uncertainty rather than permanent settlement. Additionally, the re-imagining of joint families in Australia is reshaping urban landscapes as migrants purchase homes for extended family living arrangements.