'Nowhere for me to exist': Growing up as a biracial child
KA Rung, a biracial individual of Filipino and British descent, shares her struggles with cultural identity in Australia. She often feels caught between two worlds, not fully belonging to either her Filipino heritage or the white community. Through her journey of self-discovery, she is reclaiming her culture and finding a sense of belonging among other biracial Australians.
- ▪KA Rung has felt like she exists in a 'middle space' due to her biracial background.
- ▪She experienced discomfort when people questioned her identity and connection to her Filipino heritage.
- ▪Rung is actively reclaiming her culture through cultural markings and connecting with the biracial community.
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perspective'Nowhere for me to exist': Growing up as a biracial child in AustraliaKA Rung, as told to Amy SheehanABC LifestyleTopic:Cultural IdentityTue 19 May 2026 at 12:09pmTue 19 May 2026 at 12:09pmTue 19 May 2026 at 12:09pmKA Rung travelled to the Philippines last year to help reconnect with her culture. (Supplied: KA Rung)abc.net.au/news/growing-up-as-a-biracial-child-australia/106651824Link copiedShareShare articleFor years, KA Rung has felt like she existed in a "middle space" as a person of Filipino heritage living in Australia.When the 37-year-old from Perth/Boorloo was recently questioned about the colour of her skin, it led her on an unexpected journey in connecting with a community of other biracial Australians.These are KA's words.People would ask my mum if we were her kidsMy…
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