Listening to Canberra Voices: Recent Episodes
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Listening to Canberra Voices is a podcast series focused on the experiences and perspectives of Canberra’s diverse community. Armed with this broad brief, students set out to find and interview residents of Canberra across demographics, starting conversations and exploring the richness that diversity brings to the city.
In this episode, students of the University of Canberra talk to a local Australian Defence Force Academy student, Matthew Tyo, who moved from America to Australia.
In this episode, we sit down with a 22-year-old, small business owner, and a thriving member of Canberra’s queer alternative scene.
This episode will delve into the life of our guest, Jo Prego, a Spanish Australian residing in Canberra, Australia since 1970.
In this episode we sit down with Anika Chan to explore the worlds of music and science, and her experience of being in those fields
This episode of Listening to Canberra Voices contains descriptions of conflict and the impact of trauma on children, listener discretion is advised. In 1991, Antonia became a refugee when Dubrovnik was besieged due to ongoing fighting in the Croatian War of Independence. She was 11 years old. Because of her experience, in Croatia, the natural […]
Imagine living with your body constantly twitching and moving and then add verbal tics on top of it. Meet Peta Longhurst, an amazing individual who lives with Tourette’s.
In this episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, we explore the dynamic music scene of Canberra, featuring interviews with emerging musicians who are leaving their mark on the capital.
In this episode, hosts Ella Crane and Connor Hedley interview local award-winningmusician Sylvia Wang.
In this episode, we sit down with a local cake business owner, university student, and social media content creator Ebony May. Ebony shares her story of developing her passion into a successful business while juggling her other responsibilities. Listen in as we discuss her challenges, triumphs, and tips and tricks for aspiring entrepreneurs and social media content creators.
This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Demi Rewais, a 21-year-old filmmaker and student at the University of Canberra.
Created by: Jacquie Dring, Sophie Byrnes, and Ziqin Wang.In this episode join hosts Sophie Byrnes and Jacquie Dring as they interview UC film student Jake Lacy. Jake hails from New Jersey USA and is the current vice president of the UC film society as well as the host of a podcast for UCFM, ‘Off Camera’. We discuss the Canberra film industry and delve into the impacts of the film writers strikes on the future of the film industry.
Created by: Caitlyn Gibbs, Georgia Biggs, Lily Matthews, Leon Horscroft.In this episode we talk to Lynne Simpson, a local Canberran who has lived here for most of her life. Lynne tells us about what Canberra was like when she first arrived in Australia from England, and how it has changed throughout the years. The episode focuses on the theatre scene and shocked even the hosts with the revelation of the construction of one major Canberra icon.
Created by: Joan Muendo, Sophie Wood and Rosemary Synnott.In this episode, we explore the world of Ph.D. research with Senada Meskin, a faculty member at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Arts and Design. Recorded just after Senada's victory in the Three Minute Thesis competition, we discuss her passion for research, ties to the Canberra community, and her mission to debunk misconceptions about Muslim women in the workforce.
This episode of the Listening to Canberra Voices podcast follows the voice of our host, Harrison Waddell, in discussion with guest, Samuel Byrnand. Byrnand discusses his personal and professional experiences, describing his time at the University of Canberra as a student and teacher. Starting with his childhood in rural New Zealand, the episode follows Byrnand’s journey in academia, his transition to lecturing, and his experiences teaching First Nations topics and First Nations students. Byrnand offers insights into modern higher education, excelling with ADHD and Autism, and his hopes for the next generation of young university graduates.
Created by: Long Nguyen, Xinyi Jiang, and Samuel Mulder.In this episode join our host Sam Mueller and co-host Peter Jiang as they delve into the world of video gaming with the talented Richard "Rik" Lagarto.With years of experience as a writer, narrative designer, and game designer, Richard has a wealth of knowledge to share. We'll be exploring the unique gaming culture of Canberra, Australia, and discovering how Richard's passion for video games has driven his career. The podcast highlights insightful conversation as we dive into the creative process behind video game development and learn about Richard's involvement in bringing these virtual worlds to life.
In this episode we interview Charlotte Anderson-Clift, a manager at the University of Canberra’s UCX organisation. After studying at UC in the mid 2010’s, Charlotte has gone on to become an integral part of UCX’s operation as the Associate Director for Entertainment and Retail, helping run numerous events including the live screenings of the Matilda’s World Cup Games and the upcoming Stonefest. Focusing on the work done by the UCX organisation, we discuss how they work to provide both better opportunities and a sense of community for campus life. Topics include UCX’s role in Events, Clubs, UC’s ever changing and diverse culture and how UCX helps students from all walks of life.
In this episode we talk to Eve. Eve volunteers at Canberra REP as a photographer for their performances.In this episode we get an insight into what goes on behind the scenes at one of Australia's biggest and oldest production companies as well as getting a brief overview on Eve’s photography and what it is like being a Canberran photographer.
In this episode Paris McMahon discusses the impact of the current cost of living crisis on young people with Dr Justin Barker, the CEO of Youth Coalition.He shares his perspectives on the challenges facing young people in the ACT, including housing insecurity, the cost of living and concerns for the future. Paris and Justin talk about the importance of listening to young people and caring for their wellbeing, and why some of the recent policy decisions are not enough to protect this often overlooked cohort. The path to adulthood is no longer a straightforward one, and there are many new factors that change the way we think of young people and their future.
In this episode we are joined by Sasha Grove to talk all things football including the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Matildas and the Canberra footballing scene. With Sasha being a current Young Matildas player, she was able to offer insight into her aspirations to represent the country herself, the positive effects the World Cup is having on Australians and some improvements she would like to see to enhance the women’s game.
Created by: Anna Murphy, Dhruv Dhruv, and Cameron Sollar.At the end of January 2022, a protest movement labelled the ‘Convoy to Canberra’ arrived in the nation's capital with thousands of members. During their time in Canberra, they protested about COVID-19 and vaccine mandates, most eventually leaving in mid-February. During this time the media focused on the convoy and its political message but there was one voice that was left out of the media’s coverage: Canberra locals. The episode ‘Canberrans response to the Convoy’ explores a local perspective on vaccine mandates within the ACT and how the convoy being in Canberra affected their everyday life.
In this week’s show, Tia Priest-Willimott, Ben Signor and Maddi Green somehow manage to introduce zero out of three songs correctly. And on The Perch is Lecturer in Sport Media, Jessie Wilkie. Note: Commercial music from the UCFM broadcast has been removed from this recording
In this episode, Jaheedah Arendse, Anastasia Krisenthal and Ziqin Wang speak with Lydia Kavoa, a Brumbies Super W and an Australian Defence rugby player.
In this episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, host Joey Bishop interviews Duncan Brown, owner of Mountain Strong Climbing Gym, manager of the ACT sport climbing team and a Northface team athlete. Listen along, and learn about the climbing community within Canberra, its recent expansion and consequential boom in diversity, as well as the unique ethical considerations of climbing outdoors on Ngunnawal Country.
In this episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, Emily Haynes converses with Glenda Stevens, the CEO of the Canberra based organisation Fearless Women. This episode focuses on the management and internal workings of Fearless Women, as well as discussing the importance of learning to thrive as a woman in Australia's beautiful capital.
In this episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, we talk to Casey O'Neil, a First Nations student here at the University of Canberra. She shares her experiences as a Larrakia woman growing up in Ngunnawal Country as well as her own. Casey describes some of her favourite sacred sites, what makes them sacred and their importance to First Nations peoples. She talks about the impact they have on Indigenous identities and their connection to the sacred sites within both traditional and non-traditional landscapes. Some of these sites, particularly Uluru, are under threat from tourism and gas projects. Casey explains some of these issues and why the protection of sacred sites is an important part of First Nation peoples' initiatives and ways of life in order to preserve their culture.
In this first episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, Kelsang Dolkar and Ethan Perry speak with Adina Brown, a current Sports Media student at the University of Canberra. In the interview we unpack Adina’s childhood in Sydney, the difficult decision she made to move to Canberra for university, and the incredible achievements she has made since her move. We learn about the power and strength Adina finds in her Aboriginality and the importance of culture, community, and family. Even before the leadership opportunities she has undertaken in Canberra, Adina was a fierce advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and a role model for those who find culture to be a powerful tool. Adina hopes her story can inspire other students here at UC, and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, to become involved in the many opportunities that our Canberra community offers.
In this first episode of Listening to Canberra Voices we speak with Adina Brown, a current Sports Media student at the University of Canberra. In the interview we unpack Adina’s childhood in Sydney, the difficult decision she made to move to Canberra for university, and the incredible achievements she has made since her move. We learn about the power and strength Adina finds in her Aboriginality and the importance of culture, community, and family. Even before the leadership opportunities she has undertaken in Canberra, Adina was a fierce advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and a role model for those who find culture to be a powerful tool. Adina hopes her story can inspire other students here at UC, and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, to become involved in the many opportunities that our Canberra community offers.