| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 12,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sydney and Melbourne | |
| Languages | |
| Australian English, Slovak | |
| Religion | |
| Roman Catholic, Protestant | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Slovaks · Czechs · Hungarians |
Slovak Australians are Australian citizens of full or partial Slovak ancestry or a person born in Slovakia who resides in Australia.[1] Approximately 12,000 residents in Australia report to have Slovak ancestry.[2]
History
Notable Slovak Australians
- Michael Dzian (born 1929), businessman
- Bohuslav 'Bob' SRŠEŇ (born 1923), Leading Aircraftman (LAC) - Served the Royal Australia Airforce during WW2. Otherwise known as 'The Hornet of Townsville'
- Renée Geyer (born 1953), singer
- Jarmila Gajdošová (born 1987), tennis player
See also
President of Inter Williamstown Slovak Football club Michael Dzian presents cheque donated to widow Mrs. Bolehradska after the death of her husband.
People in national dress during the Voices of Freedom Pageant, 1944.
References
- ↑ "Slovak Republic country brief". dfat.gov.au. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ↑ "SLOVAK ARRIVAL and SETTLEMENT IN AUSTRALIA". slovakclubsa.org. Slovak Club of SA. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
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