A life of prose

  Brendon Patrick officially presents his novel: AFGHANI to the President of the RGSSA, Leigh Radford OAM A descendant’s journey to reclaim erased history culminates in prestigious library recognition In a remarkable achievement that bridges personal heritage with national history, the novel AFGHANI was introduced into the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia’s special collections on 9 Dec 2025. This rare honour, which is typically reserved for scholarly works and historical documents. It represents a significant milestone not only for

The Afghan Australian story is a remarkable tale of identity, resilience, adaptation, and the enduring human quest for belonging. From the arrival of the first cameleers in the 1860s to today’s vibrant Afghan Australian communities, this is an endearing relationship which spans more than 150 years. Through cultural negotiation, transformation, and connection, this also the story of the Afghani Cameleers. Rough Beginnings: The Cameleers’ Arrival and Identity Formation After the infamous Burke and Wills expedition, and at the bequest of