Immigrant life can be really tough but in Australia it is not polite to talk or ask about problems. Former Prime Minister John Howard carefully constructed the myth of the `Aussie battler` who struggles to make ends meet, but never complains and never asks for help. According to Howard, it is one of the great characteristic features of Australian culture. So what is wrong with that concept, why is it not so great after all?

 

Read Bert's blog to learn about how Australians cope with problems.