Colours Of Australia
Colours Of Australia
With 30% of Australia’s population coming from non-English speaking backgrounds, Menaka Cooke interviews some of the many remarkable migrants from multi-cultural backgrounds who call Australia home. The fortnightly show will highlight the struggles migrants can face when trying to fit in and their important contributions to Australian society.Social links:
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#31 - Pawan Luthra
In this episode, Menaka talks to journalist and co-editor of Indian Link media, Pawan Luthra. Pawan has recently joined the 2RPH board as a member.
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#30 - Tiang Lim
In this episode, Menaka speaks to actor Tiang Lim.
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#29 - Farjana Mahbuba
Today Menaka talks to Farjana Mahbuba. Farjana specializes in the intersectionality of women’s issues with religion, culture, migration, and history, with a particular focus on Islam and South Asian women at home and abroad. Farjana holds a BA and an MA in "Ulumul Qur’an wad dirasat al islamiyyah"…
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#28 - Yoong Tran
Yoong Tran is a refugee, who has been Assistant Director in Services Australia Multicultural Training team, now a Founder and Facilitator of 'Our Race' not-for-profit organisation. Original broadcast date: 13.11.23
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#27 - Taufeeq Sheikh
Today Menaka talks to Taufeeq Sheikh - a writer, actor, director and storyteller.
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#26 - Roanna Gonsalves
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#25 - Faith Agugu (Silver Sirens)
In this episode, Menaka talks to Faith Agugu, founder of Silver Sirens.
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#24 - Poornima Menon
Poornima Menon is the owner of 'Five Pleats by Poornima Menon' and founder of 'The Saree Club' in Sydney. Original broadcast date: 04.09.23
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#23 - Janis McKenna
Our guest today is Janis McKenna, an expert advisor to two Tasmanian Premiers and a board member of Nyaho Healthcare in Ghana. She was Telstra Business Woman of the year 2009 and past Nat. Pres. Of Women Chiefs of Enterprises Australia.
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#22 - Anka Sahin
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