STRINE

1. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? STRINE Coined term colloquial language Strine: Australian slang to describe the use of the Australian dialect and pronunciation “Nose Tone Unturned” "Jegoda the footy?" "Whine chercomoverenavtee?"

2. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? colonists expansion The first leaders PIONEERS builders original Early settlers Catalyst for change Taming wild terrain Pioneer: One of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory – typically a dweller in Australian Bush country

3. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? Uniquely Australian. Glorious Positive connotations struggle courage BATTLERS conflict The ‘little’ guy pride endurance Overcoming hardship honour Battler: an Australiancolloquialism referring to "ordinary" or working class individuals who persevere through their commitments despite adversity.

4. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? Beer, pub, gathering together Confusingly, can be used at times of aggression ‘cobber’ trust MATES loyalty bloke friendship Similar values and behaviours camaraderie Term used particularly amongst men and replaces a name- linked with identity friend Tolerance – everyone’s a mate Mates: informal term for a friend regarded with affection and trust

5. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? Affected by their experiences Ambitions for children providers THE FOLKS old Teach ideals and values friendship carers Relaxed relationship Responsibility & expectation The Folks: Casual term for parents

6. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? brotherhood Shared values and expectations friends support group THE CLAN belonging Da boiz Rituals/traditions stereotypes gang tribal loyalty ownership Code of conduct The Clan: Term for extended family or relatives. Can also refer to a specific cultural group

7. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? Role-models Chris Judd – sporting stars greats LEGENDS icons People looked up to Inspirational Revered and emulated by society idols Done something extraordinary leaders respect achievement Used as examples Legends: A particularly unique person who is admired or respected for their behaviour

8. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? lust attraction THE HOTS crush Young people relationship Not a serious relationship excitement Based on physical appearance The Hots: A slang term to express an emotional feeling of attraction or lust towards another

9. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? outsider outcast Call for patriotism and used to separate ‘the other’ UN-AUSTRALIAN? Wog Abnormal or unacceptable in Australian society Insulting terms for other racial groups: Curry Muncher Gypsies Un-Australian: "not conforming to ideas of traditional Australian morality and customs, such as fairness, honesty, hard work”. Depending on the context, it can be used as a serious insult or a mocking jest.

10. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? talented achievement TALL POPPIES Challenge the status quo superiority expectations Immodesty is seen to be a negative quality and those who are successful are often viewed in a negative light Linked in some way with Australian sense of equality and justice Tall Poppies: successful people who tend to be criticized in Australian society

11. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? Future-orientated Forced/personal decision journey independence loss confidence alone LEAVING HOME distance New start improvement Making a statement unfamiliar difficult Welcome/unwelcome freedom Meeting/going against expectations Leaving Home: Literally moving away from a place where you have grown up but could also be about leaving a place of security, safety or familiarity

12. What meanings, connotations, values, attitudes, impressions are implied or suggested? connected Gathering of those close Know what to expect security HOME-COMING Depends on circumstances memories Sense of self/identity welcome friendship arrival warmth belonging History/ past experience Home-Coming: Literally returning (temporarily or permanently) to a place where you grew up but could also be about returning to a place of security, safety or familiarity