Home Sweet Home

             Home. What do we think of when we think of a home? A roof, four walls, windows and a door, right? Ask a child to draw a home, and in most cases, that's what you'll get. But is that really the essence of a home, or is it a lot more than that?
             Good afternoon parents, teachers, fellow students and all our guests. Today I will be talking about the topic of 'Home Sweet Home.'
             Australia – that's my 'home sweet home.' Definitely a lot more than just a roof, four walls, windows and a door. It is also home to many people of different nationalities and cultures. A place where the 'lucky' people of the world can call their home. Australia is a place where you can feel safe, where you have the freedom to pursue all your goals, and where the people and communities are made up of a diverse range of different cultures and backgrounds. We are all lucky to call Australia our home sweet home.
             Is it any wonder that so many people around the world would also want to call Australia their home?
             Many people such as asylum seekers and immigrants are all examples of individuals and families who seek a new and better life. We take it for granted that we actually have a place where we can fulfil our basic needs, as well as be surrounded by the special people in our lives who make the places we live in, our homes. We'd like to think that everyone has a good home, just like us. That no one goes without. But unfortunately, this is not the case. Not everybody has a place to call home, let alone a home sweet home.
             Think of all the asylum seekers. These are people whose native countries have been ruined because of the devastation and destruction of war. Millions of people have lost their homes and family members due to the conflicting views of the nations politicians, militia or religious leaders. And because of this devastation, they are forced to flee their countries, in order to save their
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