Stories of Community Resilience
Stories of Community Resilience
During times of crisis, community resilience is put to its greatest test, and history has shown that diverse communities are more resilient than mono-cultural communities. This anthology podcast series showcases real stories of how multicultural communities in Melbourne are supporting each other throughout tough times such as the coronavirus pandemic. This project will build the capacity of comm…Follow the podcast:
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: Kabinga Mazaba
Award winning authors Daisy and Kabinga, discuss the book "C.O.N.F.R.O.N.T" Recently authored by Kabinga, the book is intended as a guide to help those to reclaim their life after experiencing trauma. Daisy and Kabinga share their experiences from the perspective of navigating this challenge as mig…
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Maintaining Language Across Generations: Nancy Caceres & Hernan Moreno
This episode is presented in the Spanish language, by 3ZZZ Broadcasters Nancy, and Hernan. Nancy and Hernan discuss the importance of maintaining language through generations. A transcript in Spanish is available here, with English translation. To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3…
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Challenging Perceptions of Disabilty: Imi
Imi speaks with Rebecca about the intersections of culture, and perceptions of disability. Imi shares the message of moving away from a "cure based" approach to disability and speaks about their experiences of navigating work and study. Imi has proudly graduated with two university degrees, and h…
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Mastering Communication, Beyond Learning A Language: Daisy Wu
Multi-creative, Imi from SYN media interviews Daisy Wu about her award-winning book, and mentoring program to assist with mastering communication, beyond mastering learning a language. Transcript Available here: Follow Daisy Wu LinkedIn Follow Imi on LinkedIn Intro and outro music by Gregor…
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Overcoming Stigmas of Divorce: Monica Kalra
Relationships and Divorce Coach, Monica Kalra speaks with Ruhee about the 'D Word' no one wants to talk about and address some of the stigmas surrounding divorce in multicultural communities. Content Advisory: Discussion of abuse in relationships. Contact 1800 RESPECT for help and support. Transc…
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Changing the Landscape of Sickle Cell Advocacy: Agnes Nsofwa
Global Health Advocate & Advocacy Consultant, Agnes Nsofwa speaks with Ruhee Meghani about a rare blood condition. Agnes was motivated to establish an organisation to advocate for Sickle Cell, after her youngest daughter was diagnosed. Transcript Available Here. More information: https://agesns…
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ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult: Yusra Metwally
Yusra Metwally, shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Content Advisory: Discussion of Eating Disorder / Disoredered Eating from 16 minutes. For help and support contact Butterfly Foundation Australia 1800 33 46 73 Transcript Available Here. Produced by Aamon Sayed: …
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'Could You Repeat That Again?' Language Barriers and Communication: Arian Eskandarinejad
Arian and Moh discuss communication styles, and recall anecodtes and accounts of miscommunication that due to various barriers in language. Arian Eskandarinejad Arian works as a volunteer at 3ZZZ for the Iranian program, presenting a movie review show. He arrived in Australia in 2017 and after s…
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Overcoming Barriers to Becoming a Teacher: Thomas Le
Content Advisory: This episode discusses mental health, suicidal ideation, & isolation. For help & support contact: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 Kids Helpline (for under 25s) 1800 55 1800 Headspace Australia (non-crisis support) 1800 650 890. Thomas discusses with Christopher several barriers…
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Pursuing Art as a Career & Capturing Conflict in Photography: Ahmed Sabra
Ahmed Sabra, artist and art-teacher, talks about his experiences of capturing images in regions of conflict and crises. Ahmed also discuss the challenges of pursuing of art as a career and as a means to make a living. About Ahmed Ahmad Sabra is a Lebanese Australian Muslim artist and an art tea…
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