ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chinese Australian

Okay, kiddo, so you know how people come from different countries and cultures, right? Well, Chinese Australians are people who have Chinese heritage, which means their parents or grandparents or even great grandparents came from China and now live in Australia.

Just like how you might look different from your friends, Chinese Australians might have physical differences like darker hair or different facial features because of their Chinese heritage. They might also speak a different language at home, like Mandarin or Cantonese.

But even though Chinese Australians have different backgrounds and cultures, they're all still a part of Australia and its community. They work, play, and contribute to society just like everyone else! And it's important for everyone to respect and celebrate all the different backgrounds that make our country so diverse and interesting.