Volume 01 · A National Digital Magazine
I Am An AustralianA National Digital Magazine & Civic Platform
A national digital magazine celebrating Australia's history, First Nations heritage, ANZAC spirit, local communities, democracy, innovation and the shared future we build together.
One land. Many stories. One future.
Built for every Australian — First Nations and migrant, young and old, city and regional, service and civilian.
Where to begin
Four ways to experience Australia.
The magazine, the archive and the civic platform are organised around four journeys. Choose the one that fits the day.
Journey 01
Learn the Story
Discover the history, First Nations heritage, ANZAC legacy, democracy and defining moments that shaped Australia.
Begin with History →
Journey 02
Explore the Nation
Travel through Australian cities, regions, local communities, schools, universities, sports, arts and innovation.
Explore Cities & Regions →
Journey 03
Raise Your Voice
Submit constructive ideas, gather community support, and help local issues reach the right level of government.
Open Public Voice →
Journey 04
Build Unity
Read stories that bring Australians together across culture, race, faith, age, region and political opinion.
Read the Magazine →
Acknowledgement of Country
We honour the world's oldest continuous living cultures.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and honour their continuing connection to Country, waters, culture and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
Eby Mathew · Founder
About the Founder
A citizen's dream for Australia.
I Am An Australian was founded by Eby Mathew, an Australian citizen with a dream to see this country prosper through unity, respectful leadership, First Nations recognition, multicultural harmony, and a renewed commitment to the next generation.
Raise Your Voice for Australia
Share constructive ideas for your community. When a proposal reaches its verification threshold, we help prepare it for formal submission to the relevant local, state or federal representative.
156 voices remaining to reach ministerial review
How it works
- 01Submit a solution-focused community proposal
- 02Gather verified support from fellow citizens
- 03We facilitate the formal civic submission process
- 04Progress and response tracked publicly and respectfully
The Collection
Explore by section
History
The long story of a continent
First Nations
The world's oldest continuous living cultures
ANZAC & Defence
Service, sacrifice, mateship
Cities & Travel
Discover the places that shape us
Communities
Local clubs, quiet heroes, shared life
News & Innovation
Australia builds the future
Environment
Protecting Country
Schools & Universities
Learning that shapes citizens
Unity
One country, many stories
From the Archive
Stories worth your time
The Quiet Courage: What ANZAC Means for a New Generation
Mateship, sacrifice and service — a reflection on how the ANZAC legacy translates into modern civic life.
Perth: A City of Coast, Innovation and Opportunity
How Australia's western capital is quietly becoming a global hub for science, mining tech and clean energy.
Protecting Country: Land Care, Science and Shared Responsibility
A new generation of scientists, farmers and Indigenous rangers are re-imagining how Australians care for the continent.
From Small Towns to Global Tech: The Future of Australian AI
Sovereign compute, agritech and quiet founders are shaping an Australian answer to the AI race.
How Australian Democracy Works — In Plain Language
A non-partisan guide to preferential voting, three levels of government, and why your local council matters more than you think.
The Weekly Dispatch
One considered email a week — history, ideas and Australian stories.
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