Meet Zia Youse: Proud Australian South Sea Islander
Zia Youse is a proud Australian South Sea Islander. She is one of many descendants of the South Sea Islanders who were brought to Queensland from 1863 to 1904 from 80 Melanesian islands to work the State’s cotton and sugar plantations, enduring harsh conditions, poor treatment, and discrimination. Today, Australian South Sea Islanders like Zia have a special place in Queensland’s cultural diversity and history with a unique identity that is embedded in a rich heritage and vibrant culture.
Zia Youse is a proud Australian South Sea Islander. She is one of many descendants of the South Sea Islanders who were brought to Queensland from 1863 to 1904 from 80 Melanesian islands to work…
Zia Youse is a proud Australian South Sea Islander. She is one of many descendants of the South Sea Islanders who were brought to Queensland from 1863 to 1904 from 80 Melanesian islands to work the State’s cotton and sugar plantations, enduring harsh conditions, poor treatment, and discrimination. Today, Australian South Sea Islanders like Zia have a special place in Queensland’s cultural diversity and history with a unique identity that is embedded in a rich heritage and vibrant culture.
