Hadeel wears many hats - motivational speaker, coach, advocate and Mum are some of her many roles. Today Hadeel speaks about her role as a speaker and advocate - bringing attention to mental health and breaking down stigmas in the community.  

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Interview by Rebecca Maakasa, follow Rebecca on LinkedIn. 

Content Warning: There is discussion of mental health and depression in the context of seeking mental health support. If this episode raises any concerns for you, reach out to a support hotline such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia. 

Stories of Community Resilienceis produced by SYN Media and is supported by a Content Grant from Community Broadcasting Foundation. Purple Planet Music - Track ‘Sunbeam’ Used under creative commons license.

Hadeel wears many hats - motivational speaker, coach, advocate and Mum are some of her many roles.&nbsp;Today Hadeel speaks about her role as a speaker and advocate - bringing attention to mental health and breaking down stigmas in the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow Hadeel: <a href="https://hadeelspeaks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hadeel_speaks/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/hadeel-alshuraymi-275743232?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;
Interview by Rebecca Maakasa, follow Rebecca on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-maakasa-b4b309137">LinkedIn</a>.&nbsp;
Content Warning: There is discussion of mental health and depression in the context of seeking mental health support. If this episode raises any concerns for you, reach out to a support hotline such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia.&nbsp;
<a href="http://syn.org.au/socr">Stories of Community Resilience</a> is produced by <a href="http://syn.org.au">SYN Media</a> and is supported by a Content Grant from <a href="http://cbf.org.au">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwT-Ep3Fzog">Purple Planet Music - Track &lsquo;Sunbeam&rsquo;</a> Used under creative commons license.

Stories of Community Resilience is a podcast anthology series sharing interviews of Culturally & Linguistically (CALD) diverse people and communities in Naarm/Melbourne. The project aims to build the capacity of CALD producers of all experience levels. From 2025, the series is produced by young volunteers at SYN. 

Supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation, SYN volunteers are encouraged to get involved in this project by sharing a story, or helping to tell anothers.

Stories of Community Resilience is a SYN Media Podcast.

Stories of Community Resilience&nbsp;is a&nbsp;podcast anthology series sharing interviews of Culturally &amp; Linguistically (CALD) diverse people and communities&nbsp;in Naarm/Melbourne. The project aims to build the capacity of CALD producers of all experience levels. From 2025, the series is produced by young volunteers at SYN.&nbsp;
Supported by the&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>, SYN volunteers are encouraged to get involved in this project by sharing a story, or helping to tell anothers.
Stories of Community Resilience is a SYN Media Podcast.

Stories of Community Resilience

Public Speaking About Mental Health: Hadeel Alshuraymi 

With a contagious and distinctive laughter, Ahmad has been illuminating the air waves of Melbourne, with Arab beats, deep cuts, and music that samples familiar beats in new ways! These beats have reached around the world - with collaborations like Radio Al-Hara based in Bethlehem, Palestine. Joining us today for Stories of Community Resilience is Ahmad in the studio ! 

Follow Ahmad @djmatab and Listen to radio Dounyashow here 

Rebecca's latest projects are on Linkedin 

0:00 - 9:00 - Music memories across life, working at Radio Jordan. 

9:00 - 12:00 - Dounya Radio Program, how we fill in the cultural expression gaps.

12:00 - 15:00 - Radio as a means of self-expression.

15:00 - 20:00  - Collaborating with Radio Al-Hara in Bethlehem, Palestine. 

21:00 -   31:50  - Radio connecting is in real life, community music events. 

32:00 - 38:00 -  Why we feel it is important to include Palestinian voices and artists, returning to our 'roots'. 

38:00 - End - Proud moments, upcoming events.

Note - audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors. Stories of Community Resilienceis supported by a Content Grant from Community Broadcasting Foundation. Purple Planet Music - Track ‘Sunbeam’ Used under creative commons license. Arabic Melody Dance - Melodies of the Orient and  Voice of the East by TimTaj is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. Recorded at SYN Media studios in Narrm, Melbourne February 2026. 

With a contagious and distinctive laughter, Ahmad has been illuminating the air waves of Melbourne, with Arab beats, deep cuts, and music that samples familiar beats in new ways! These beats have reached around the world - with collaborations like Radio Al-Hara based in Bethlehem, Palestine. Joining us today for Stories of Community Resilience is Ahmad in the studio !&nbsp;
Follow Ahmad<a href="instagram.com/djmatab"> @djmatab</a> and Listen to radio Dounya <a href="https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/dounya">show here&nbsp;</a>
Rebecca's latest projects are on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-maakasa-b4b309137/">Linkedin&nbsp;</a>
0:00 - 9:00 - Music memories across life, working at Radio Jordan.&nbsp;
9:00 - 12:00 -&nbsp;Dounya Radio&nbsp;Program, how we fill in the cultural expression gaps.
12:00 - 15:00 - Radio as a means of self-expression.
15:00 - 20:00&nbsp; - Collaborating with Radio Al-Hara in Bethlehem, Palestine.&nbsp;
21:00 -&nbsp; &nbsp;31:50&nbsp; - Radio connecting is in real life, community music events.&nbsp;
32:00 - 38:00 -&nbsp; Why we feel it is important to include Palestinian voices and artists, returning to our 'roots'.&nbsp;
38:00 - End - Proud moments, upcoming events.
Note&nbsp;- audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors. <a href="http://syn.org.au/socr">Stories of Community Resilience</a> is supported by a Content Grant from <a href="http://cbf.org.au">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwT-Ep3Fzog">Purple Planet Music - Track &lsquo;Sunbeam&rsquo;</a> Used under creative commons license. Arabic Melody Dance - Melodies of the Orient and&nbsp; Voice of the East by <a href="https://timtaj.com/music/voice-of-east">TimTaj</a> is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/?ref=openverse">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>. Recorded at&nbsp;<a href="syn.org.au">SYN Media</a> studios in Narrm, Melbourne February 2026.&nbsp;

Music & Resilience - Ahmad Atwawneh AKA DJ Matab 

Amy Wooller and Veronica Greene from SYN  discuss a choir that is inclusive and welcoming.

The Salt Choir is aiming to be an all-disability choir and a way for people with disabilities or equivalent to experience music. Information about upcoming sessions can found @the_salt_foundation contact Choir Master veronica@thesaltfoundation.org.au to get in touch. 

Interviewer Amy's links can be found here. 

Note - audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors. Stories of Community Resilienceis supported by a Content Grant from Community Broadcasting Foundation. Purple Planet Music - Track ‘Sunbeam’ Used under creative commons license.

Amy Wooller and Veronica Greene from <a href="syn.org.au/socr">SYN </a>&nbsp;discuss a choir that is inclusive and welcoming.
The Salt Choir is aiming to be an all-disability choir and a way for people with disabilities or equivalent to experience music. Information about upcoming sessions can found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesaltchior/">@the_salt_foundation</a> contact Choir Master&nbsp;<a href="mailto:veronica@thesaltfoundation.org.au" data-stringify-link="mailto:veronica@thesaltfoundation.org.au" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">veronica@thesaltfoundation.org.au</a> to get in touch.&nbsp;
Interviewer Amy's links can be <a href="https://linktr.ee/amy_wooller?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAdGRleAOowC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadvicAf4SI2q7GJ9ptbiCtLuQ2kFvNCgq2geGQCJodlP-F01ExFx20XKBrGeA_aem_z5TqIgb5H4dHoaF3gawEqQ">found here</a>.&nbsp;
Note&nbsp;- audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors. <a href="http://syn.org.au/socr">Stories of Community Resilience</a> is supported by a Content Grant from <a href="http://cbf.org.au">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwT-Ep3Fzog">Purple Planet Music - Track &lsquo;Sunbeam&rsquo;</a> Used under creative commons license.

The Salt Choir - Veronica Greene 

SYN media maker Darcy, interviews Ethan Symon. Ethan is a young disabled person who has been an aspiring actor for some time now he is is most well known for his work as a participant at Bus Stop Films, an all abilities filmmaking program. Ethan has starred in two films most notably - Ratbag (2023).

Ethan and Darcy the challenges of being a young disabled person trying to get into the film industry.

Note - audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors. 

Stories of Community Resilienceis produced by SYN Media and is supported by a Content Grant from Community Broadcasting Foundation. Purple Planet Music - Track ‘Sunbeam’ Used under creative commons license.

SYN media maker Darcy, interviews Ethan Symon. Ethan is a young disabled person who has been an aspiring actor for some time now he is is most well known for his work as a participant at&nbsp;<a href="https://busstopfilms.com.au/">Bus Stop Films,</a> an all abilities filmmaking program. Ethan has starred in two films most notably -&nbsp;<a href="https://films.busstopfilms.com.au/film/ratbag/">Ratbag</a> (2023).
Ethan and Darcy the challenges of being a young disabled person trying to get into the film industry.
Note - audio transcriptions provided on streaming services are automatically generated and may contain errors.&nbsp;
<a href="http://syn.org.au/socr">Stories of Community Resilience</a> is produced by <a href="http://syn.org.au">SYN Media</a> and is supported by a Content Grant from <a href="http://cbf.org.au">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwT-Ep3Fzog">Purple Planet Music - Track &lsquo;Sunbeam&rsquo;</a> Used under creative commons license.

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