Syrian Twins Maya and Sarah’s first interview with Naba Massad Alfayadh, a refugee from Iraq in her final year of studying Medicine at Monash University. Naba discusses her journey to Australia and her recent work in co-founding programs such as Happy Brains Education. 

Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. 

Syrian Twins Maya and Sarah&rsquo;s first interview with Naba Massad Alfayadh, a refugee from Iraq in her final year of studying Medicine at Monash University. Naba discusses her journey to Australia and her recent work in co-founding programs such as Happy Brains Education.&nbsp;
Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand.&nbsp;

Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard. 

Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded. 

Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard.&nbsp;
Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.&nbsp;

Refugees On Air

The one and only refugee podcast giving refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all around Australia a voice to share their stories. Hosted by Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali, in aims of providing a platform for voices that are often silenced. Refugees On Air is a SYN Media Podcast.

The one and only refugee podcast giving refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all around Australia a voice to share their stories. Hosted by Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali, in aims of providing a platform for voices that are often silenced. Refugees On Air is a SYN Media Podcast.

Refugees on Air: Episode 1

Sarah chats to Augustin Kadende, who came to Australia as a 10-year-old refugee from Malawi, now, he is running as a candidate for his local council at Hobsons Bay! Augustin is passionate about representing refugees like himself in his community, as well as advocating for lower mortgage rates, better mental health facilities and sustainable environmental initiatives.

TW: Mention of losing family/friends to suicide at 16min.

Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.  

Sarah chats to Augustin Kadende, who came to Australia as a 10-year-old refugee from Malawi, now, he is running as a candidate for his local council at Hobsons Bay! Augustin is passionate about representing refugees like himself in his community, as well as advocating for lower mortgage rates, better mental health facilities and sustainable environmental initiatives.
TW: Mention of losing family/friends to suicide at 16min.
Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Refugees On Air: Episode 7 Season 2

Sarah and Maya chat to Grace Williams, founder of Citizen Tasmania, a filmmaker and a law student. Grace shares her story of growing up in a refugee camp in Ghana, as well as founding Citizen Tasmania, and discussing the big question of how do we engage more people to advocate and learn about refugees in Australia.

Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded. 

TW: Mention of a sexual assault case at 7:40. 

Sarah and Maya chat to Grace Williams, founder of Citizen Tasmania, a filmmaker and a law student. Grace shares her story of growing up in a refugee camp in Ghana, as well as founding Citizen Tasmania, and discussing the big question of how do we engage more people to advocate and learn about refugees in Australia.
Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.&nbsp;
TW: Mention of a sexual assault case at 7:40.&nbsp;

Refugees on Air: Episode 6 Season 2

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Sarah and Maya interview Ahmad Hakim, founder and co-director of newly established NGO Refugee Voices, created and led by asylum seekers and refugees. Ahmad discusses his experience with tokenism in the Melbourne NGO sectors, as well as Refugee Voice's upcoming inaugral event Moments of Change on 10th of September!

Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. 

Sarah and Maya interview Ahmad Hakim, founder and co-director of newly established NGO Refugee Voices, created and led by asylum seekers and refugees. Ahmad discusses his experience with tokenism in the Melbourne NGO sectors, as well as Refugee Voice's upcoming inaugral event Moments of Change on 10th of September!
Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand.&nbsp;

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