Slovak Australians Explained

Group:	Slovak Australians
Popplace:	Sydney and Melbourne
Languages:	Australian English, Slovak
Religions:	Roman Catholic (Majority) Protestantism, Judaism, Irreligion (Minority)
Related:	SlovaksCzechsHungarians

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]

Notable Slovak Australians

• Michael Dzian (born 1929), businessman
• Jarmila Gajdošová (born 1987), tennis player
• Renée Geyer (born 1953), singer
• Bohuslav 'Bob' SRŠEŇ (born 1923), Leading Aircraftman (LAC) - Served the Royal Australia Airforce during WW2. Otherwise known as 'The Hornet of Townsville'

See also

• European Australians
• Europeans in Oceania
• Immigration to Australia
• Slovak Americans

Notes and References

1. Web site: Slovak Republic country brief. dfat.gov.au. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 6 January 2014.
2. Web site: SLOVAK ARRIVAL and SETTLEMENT IN AUSTRALIA. slovakclubsa.org. Slovak Club of SA. 6 January 2014.