Build Beyond Bricks - Western Sydney Community Forum: Recent Episodes
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Build Beyond Bricks - A podcast by Western Sydney Community Forum The people of Greater Western Sydney are our priority.Greater Western Sydney is home to around 2 million people. Its richness of culture is unique. Its diversity is inspiring. Its economy is booming. Its landscapes are breathtaking.In this space, we lead and shape social policy and service delivery. We are defined and driven by fairness, collaboration, integrity and excellence in all we do. We advocate for and champion solutions that sustain community resilience, health and wellbeing. We work with community groups and organisations. We partner with Government across all its levels. And we join with regional and local businesses.In this way we can collectively make an impact in building a thriving and inclusive region.
In the latest episode of the Build Beyond Bricks Podcast, Western Sydney Community Forums very own Catherine Madziva and Vikram Murthy, sit down in conversation with writer and director Ronnie S. Riskala and producer Yolandi Franken, from the latest Australian feature film, "Streets of Colour", to discuss racism and cultural identity, investment into Western Sydney's art scene, and why a story told with passion and heart can capture a community.
Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Mary and Jenny from Little Dreamers explores brings awareness to young carers and the supports available to them.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Jenny NguyenLittle Dreamers’ Young Carer
Mary PilkintonInterim NSW State Manager
Little Dreamers mary@littledreamers.org.au
Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Angelica Ojinnaka explores the way politics impacts the daily lives of young people and strategies that promote the voices of young people to influence decision-makers at all levels of government.
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Angelica OjinnakaWestern Sydney Young Leaderangelica.ojinnaka@gmail.com
Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Sandy Killick from Democracy Matters discusses the civic participation of young people, democracy, and voting in light of the 2022 Federal election.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Sandy Killick Director and Lead Educator
Democracy Matters
sandy@democracymatters.com.au
0409 204 100
Links Mentioned:
-How to vote: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/How_to_vote/practice/
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Run for It: https://run4it.org/
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Youth Action: https://www.youthaction.org.au/
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Sydney Alliance: https://www.sydneyalliance.org.au/
- AEC Stop and Consider resource: https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/electoral-communication.htm
Disclaimer:
This episode is non-partisan in nature and will explore democracy and voting as a civic responsibility/duty.
The information contained in this Build Beyond Bricks episode is for general information purposes only. Western Sydney Community Forum assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service.
This podcast is not sponsored by any of the organisations mentioned in this episode. The list of resources is only a suggestion of organisations and websites and we encourage listeners to partake in their own research beyond this list. Build Beyond Bricks episode may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Western Sydney Community Forum. Please note that we do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Western Sydney Community Forum's Sarah Bolger talks with Catherine Madziva, current ambassador for Miss Sahara and Dr Neil Hall from Western Sydney University in light of International Women's Day and Women's History Month around the role of a beauty queen, young men, and all genders can play as we strive for gender equity.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Catherine Madziva Current Miss Sahara Ambassador https://www.misssahara.com/wordpress/
admin@misssahara.com
Dr Neil HallDirector of Academic Programs - Social Work
Western Sydney University
N.Hall@westernsydney.edu.au
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Mina Zaki from Willyama Services, talks about International Women's Day and women #BreakingtheBias in male-dominated industries like cyber security.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Willyama Services
https://willyama.com.au/
Mina ZakiNational Partnerships Manager
Willyama Services
mina.zaki@willyama.com.au
Western Sydney Community Forum's Martin Silveira talks with Kelly Gee from Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) about what urban heating is, the challenges it brings to Western Sydney, and what can be done about it.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)
https://wsroc.com.au/
Kelly Gee
Policy and Projects Officer
kelly@wsroc.com.au
Upcoming Heat Smart workshop
Register at: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartWSCF
Heat Smart resources:
Heat Smart Guide for community orgs: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartOrgs
Heat Smart parents community resource: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartParents
Heat Smart over 65s community resource: https://bit.ly/HeatSmart65
Heat Smart 10 tips for a cooler home: https://bit.ly/HSCoolHome
Heat Smart translations:
Arabic: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartArabic
Hindi: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartHindi
Korean: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartKorean
Simplified Chinese: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartSimpChinese
Serbian: https://bit.ly/HeatsSmartSerbian
Tamil: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartTamil
Vietnamese: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartVietnamese
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Lily and Nina from Dementia Australia, on all things Dementia particularly services and resources for CALD communities.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Dementia Australia
https://www.dementia.org.au/
Nina Catalano Lily ZdilarDementia Care Navigator CALD Dementia Counsellor
Dementia Australia Dementia Australia
nina.catalano@dementia.org.au lily.zdilar@dementia.org.au
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Esky from Street University, on the intersectional nature of youth related violence and various ways services and communities can be part of the solution.
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EskyAssistant Manager
Street University
https://noffs.org.au/street-uni/
Western Sydney Community Forum's Stephanie Adams talks to Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM, the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, on building and maintaining communities that are free from elder abuse.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Mr Robert Fitzgerald AMCommissioner
NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner
https://www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/home
Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline -1800 628 221
Western Sydney Community Forum's Anita Hanna talks to Michael Fine from Macquarie University in exploring the response to the Aged Care Royal Comssion and discussing international examples of care.
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Prof Michael Fine School of Social SciencesMacquarie University
michael.fine@mq.edu.au
Western Sydney Community Forum's Annukina Warda talks to Priyanka Bromhead from we are the mainstream to explore the topic of safe spaces - ‘Why are safe spaces important?’, ‘What do safe spaces for women of non- English-speaking backgrounds look like?’
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Priyanka BromheadFounder
we are the mainstream
https://www.wearethemainstream.org/
Tickets to IWD ain't I a woman-https://www.wearethemainstream.org/celebrate
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks to Stephen Conaty, Public Health Physician and Director of Population Health at South Western Sydney Local Health District on the latest changes on the global pandemic and what you need to know moving into the new year!
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Dr Stephen ConatyDirector of Population Health
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Stephen.Conaty@health.nsw.gov.au
Supported by Purple Wax Audiohttps://purplewax.com.au
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Western Sydney Community Forum's Clare Babbage talks to Maria Losurdo, Manager, Women's Cottage in Richmond on progress, changes and improvements through Covid 19. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts. Resources mentioned on this podcast can be downloaded from the WSCF Clearinghouse website here
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Maria LosurdoManager
The Women's Cottage
manager@womenscottage.org.au
02 4578 4190
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
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1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks to ALex Long, CEO, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network on mental health during Covid-19 and how important office culture is during these times. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Alex LongCEO
Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW
wwwlmyannsw.org.au
alex@myannsw.org.au
0403 527 126 With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's Clare Babbage talks to Maree Fayne, Community Development Worker, Hawkesbury Community Outreach on how HCOS has been thinking outside the box when dealing with the impacts of Covid-19. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Maree FayneCommuinity Development Worker
Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services Inc
Community@hcos.org.au
02 4573 0695
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's David Hill talks to Rachel Nobile, Head of Western Region, Customers & Communities, St George Community Housing (SGCH) on impacts of Covid-19 in the Community Housing space. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Rachel NobileHead of Western Region, Customers & Communties
St George Community Housing
racheln@sgch.com.au
9001 4368
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's Camille Derriman talks to Grace Fava, founder and CEO of Autism Advisory and Support Service on service delivery in the disability space. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Grace Fava OAMFounder/CEO
Autism Advisory and Support Service
grace@aass.org.au
9601 2844
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum’s Tom Nance talks to Ken Zulumovski, Kubbi Kubbi first nations man, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate from University of Sydney and Founder & Managing Director of Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources on challenges and opportunities in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Ken Zulumovski
Founder and Managing Director
Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources
ken@guir.org.au
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's Stephanie Adam talks to Clare Babbage, founder and owner of Quartz consulting, and facilitator for WSCF’s most recent workshops exploring How to Lead Teams Effectively from Home. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Clare BabbageOwner Clare Babbage Quartz Consulting
https://www.clarebabbagequartzconsulting.com
clare@clarebabbagequartzconsulting.com
0416 394 975
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum's Anita Hanna talks to Jim Ife, Professor Social Work Western Sydney University, author and thought leader on recovery and the future post COVID-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Professor Jim IfeProfessor of Social Work
Western Sydney University
j.ife@westernsydney.edu.au
02 9685 9774
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
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Western Sydney Community Forums Nadiana Albistur talks to John Krisenthal, Founder & Director of 365 Care on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.
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John Krisenthal Director
365Care
office@365care.com.au
Telp 1300 365 248
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
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Western Sydney Community Forums Stephanie Adam talks to Serena Ovens, CEO Physical Disability Council of NSW on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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Serena OvensCEO
Physical Disability Council of NSW
www.pdcnsw.org.au
serena.ovens@pdcnsw.org.au
Tel (02) 9552 1606 | Mb 0411 327 877
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum CEO Billie Sankovic talks to Angela VanDyke, CEO Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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02 9687 9669
Angela VanDyke
CEO
Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service
www.riverstone.org.au
reception@riverstone.org.au
02 9627 3622
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcasthttps://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379
Western Sydney Community Forum CEO Billie Sankovic talks to Andrew Paech, Director Westcare Community Services on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 in the first of our special edition podcasts.
Western Sydney Community Forum
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info@wscf.org.au
02 9687 9669
Andrew Paech
Director
Westcare Community Services
andrew@westcare.org.au
0407 000 067
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379