In Australia their diet tends to contain increased energy from fats, and less from root crops and green vegetables, and increased sugar and other refined carbohydrates. A higher proportion of energy is from animal protein, and there is more sodium and less fibre. Eating habits are now improving following culturally appropriate health awareness programs. Death When a person from Tonga or Samoa is dying, it is important to let the relatives have as much time with them as possible, and for them to be there when the person dies. The relatives usually prefer to take the body home for a period of time before the funeral.
Funerals are very important.
Everyone known to the grieving family is involved in sharing the grief and shows concern by donating time and money, which helps in paying funeral costs. The younger generation, who were born here, are able to take advantage of Australia's educational opportunities. Unemployment Unemployment is generally high, and many of those who are employed are in unskilled and low income occupations. Recently arrived immigrants have a 6 month waiting period before being eligible for social security benefits. This is experienced by many at school, at work and in the wider community, and creates feelings of anger and frustration, inadequacy and fear.