RESETTLEMENT EXPERIENCES OF THE SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES IN AUSTRALIA: 2000-2010:A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY

This qualitative study explores the resettlement experiences of a group of South Sudanese refugees who arrived in Australia between 2000-2010. Using an autoethnographic approach and interviews with 21 participants, the study examines the literacy practices, access to various forms of capital, gender dynamics, and identity development of the refugees during their resettlement journey. Four key themes emerged: (1) literacy resettlement stories, (2) building or ignoring capital, (3) the influence of gender, and (4) identity in resettlement. The findings reveal complex and diverse experiences, with both positive and negative aspects of the refugees\' engagement with government programs, social networks, and the host society. The discussion contextualizes these experiences within historical, sociological, and institutional factors. The study provides important insights into the multifaceted nature of refugee resettlement and the need for tailored, inclusive, and empowering approaches.