Thongs or Flip Flops?

Australian kids overseas and what comes next

Tanya Crossman

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Summertime Publishing
14 June 2024

Migration, immigration & emigration

There are about one million Australian citizens living outside Australia, including families with children. Some are sent abroad for work - with DFAT, the ADF, NGOs, multinational companies, or missionary organisations. Others take jobs in their fields outside Australia, and still others move to be near family in other parts of the world. Australian kids growing up outside Australia are 'Third Culture Kids'(TCKs). They build childhood memories and emotional connections in other places and communities. Their concept of what it means to be 'Australian' will be impacted by these experiences, and their re-entry to Australia is often unexpectedly rocky. Thongs or Flip-Flops? provides Australian TCKs and Australian families living overseas with everything they need to know in order to thrive long term, no matter what paths they take in life.

By: Tanya Crossman
Imprint: Summertime Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781915264053
ISBN 10: 1915264057
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tanya Crossman is the Director of Research and International Education at TCK Training, a leading provider of preventive care, training and support for Third Culture Kids, parents/caregivers, and the organisations that send them overseas. She has mentored teens since 1999 and has 18 years' experience working with Third Culture Kids and globally mobile families. Tanya is known around the world for her writing and research, which explore the experiences of people raised internationally. She has delivered training workshops to groups in various sectors on five continents. Kath Williams is a professional social worker with an enduring passion for working alongside Third Culture Kids as they grow and develop and to see them thrive. She is currently employed as a Third Culture Kid Advocate by two mission organisations in Australia. Kath has 20 years' experience working with children and teens, including working with Indigenous communities, foster children, and community campsites. She also spent two years in Cambodia, where she had a role in the student support team at Hope International School and volunteered at the local international church youth group with middle school and high school students.

Reviews for Thongs or Flip Flops?: Australian kids overseas and what comes next

"""A must-read for Aussie TCKs! Well-researched, with plenty of input from those who have struggled to call Australia home."" Stewart Hunt National Director, Interserve Australia ""Having worked in international schools on four continents, and with three TCK dual-citizen Australian children of my own, I wish Thongs or Flip Flops? had been published earlier!"" Dr. Caroline Brokvam, Principal, International School of Western Australia ""A uniquely Australian guide for teachers, parents, and TCKs themselves. All Australian schools and public libraries need this book on their shelves."" Sandra Scott, Global Connect Ambassador ""Illuminates the path to lasting well-being during the reintegration process to Australia. An indispensable resource."" Kelly Somerville, Australian International School, Singapore (AIS) ""A book for the Australian soul, to look within yourself and make sense of what being an Australian means to you."" Robyn Vogels, International Relocation Specialist and Author"