*2.3. Data Analysis and Ethical Consideration*

Individual interviews were recorded digitally, transcribed and analysed deductively and inductively using a thematic framework analysis [26,27]. Prior to the interviews, each participant was informed about the purpose of the study, the voluntary nature of participation, and their right to withdraw their participation at any time, without consequence. Before commencing interviews, the researchers ensured that informed consent was obtained. Participants were assured that the data or information that they provided during the interview was confidential and unidentifiable. This study was approved by the Southern Cross University Ethics Committee (project number ECN-18-002).

#### **3. Findings**

Despite a mixture of resettlement and environmental barriers, including limitations in employment opportunities, experiences of discrimination and subtle racism, participants demonstrated strong resilience and the ability to cope with challenges that they encountered during their journey to re-establish themselves in the new host nation. The resilience factors identified included: (1) capacities for excellence, that included willingness to take any available opportunities to achieve their goals; (2) social capital through community and family support networks; (3) strongly held African and religious values (4); pride in contributing to Australian society; and (5) desire to change the narratives about Africans in Australia. These themes are presented and discussed further below.
