Conclusion

By the end of the 1960’s a big social change had evolved in Australian society. In conclusion, the Hippies from the 60’s decade were examples that you could free yourself from societal restrictions, and could find your own meaning of life.


"Hippies started the ecology movement. They combated racism. They liberated sexual stereotypes, encouraged change, individual pride, and self-confidence. They questioned robot materialism. In four years they managed to stop the Vietnam War. They got marijuana decriminalized in fourteen states during the Carter Administration." (Leary, n.d.)

Neville and Ferrier, 1968. (Unknown 2007. Hippie Hippie shock, in technicolour, viewed October 2008. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/11/16/1194766964047.html)