Project Difference: Recent Episodes
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A Podcast that explores and shares stories of individuals or groups from around Melbourne (Australia), who are making a positive difference in their communities! This podcast seeks to honour those who have made a difference in their community, as well as encourage and inspire people to make a difference in their own setting/context, such as at a school, workplace, sports-club, community group, or other setting.
In this episode I speak with Steven Britton, who is the founder of the Anxiety Freedom Facebook page, and author of the Anxiety Freedom manual. Steven talks about his own experience with anxiety, what inspired him to write the Anxiety Freedom manual, and some key ways to overcome anxiety.
If you would like to find out more about Freedom Anxiety Today click here.
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In this episode I speak with Mani Sidara from Sydney, about how she has been helping her local Lao community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mani talks about some of the challenges the Lao community has had during the pandemic, and how she has been making a difference by translating up-to-date COVID-19 information into the Lao language, and sharing it on YouTube and Facebook.
If you would like to find out more about Mani's Lao Translations click here.
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In this episode I speak with Photographer Renee Rose, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Renee talks about her journey with ADHD, a support group she started on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and how teachers as well as friends and family can best support a person who has been diagnosed with ADHD.
If you would like to find out more about Ranee's support group you can click here.
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Image from Pixabay by Firmbee.
Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
In this episode I speak with Norm who is the founder of Beddown, a charity which creates pop-up accommodation for those who are homeless or sleeping rough. Norm talks about how Beddown started, the mission of Beddown, the most rewarding thing about his work with Beddown, and the challenges he has faced.
If you would like to find out more about Beddown or volunteer with Beddown click here.
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Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
In this episode, I speak with Tim and Bal from ‘Borne Clothing,’ a social enterprise which makes mosquito-repellent clothing and raises money to help fight against mosquito borne diseases. Tim and Bal talk about what inspired them to start Borne Clothing, the mission of Borne Clothing, and how this helps fight against mosquito-borne diseases around the world.
If you would like to find out more about Borne Clothing, you can click here.
Borne Clothing is also offering a 10% discount to all Project Difference listeners! Just head to their website and when it gets to the code section type in: 'PROJECTDIFFERENCE' (in capitals and as one word).
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Image from Borne Clothing with permission .
Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
In this episode, I interview Ravi who is the founder of a cafe and social enterprise called, ‘Parliament on King,’ which is based in Sydney. Ravi talks about what inspired him to start the cafe, the purpose and mission of the cafe, how they support refugees and asylum seekers, and how they help people who are homeless or disadvantaged.
If you would like to find out more about Parliament on King click here.
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Image from the Parliament on King Facebook page, with permission from Ravi.
Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
In this episode, I interview Jared from Boys To The Bush, which provides mentoring programs and camps for disengaged boys around Australia. Jared talks about how Boys to the Bush initially started, the mission of Boys to the Bush, the feedback he has received from young people, and what the most rewarding part of his job is.
To find out more about Boys to the Bush click here.
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Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
For this episode, I interview Jason Loakes who is the Co-Founder of Sheltered By Grace, which provides short and long term accommodation for those who are disadvantaged or at-risk of homelessness. Jason talks about what inspired him to start the shelter, the mission and vision of Sheltered By Grace, some of the challenges he has encountered, and the most rewarding aspects of working at the shelter.
If you would like to find out more about Sheltered By Grace click here.
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Background Music is: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain.
In this episode, I interview Natalie who founded a community initiative called “Boots For One and All,” which donates football boots, clothing, and sanitary items to Indigenous communities in some of the most rural parts of Australia. Natalie talks about what inspired her to start this initiative, how it supports Indigenous peoples, and how we can all make a difference in our own communities.
To find out more about "Boot For One and All" click here.
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Background Music for this episode is: Autum Rain. Timmoor from Pixabay
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In this episode, I interview Tom Drury, who skateboarded from Melbourne to Cairns in order to raise money to build a Skate Park in Laos. Tom talks about what inspired him to raise money to build a Skate Park, how a Skate Park in Laos would provide a safe place for people to skate, and some of the ups and downs of skateboarding across the East coast of Australia.
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Background Music is by: Timmoor from Pixabay, Autum Rain.
This episode is about how charities in Australia have been making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, we’ll hear from a Melbourne based Charity called "Alex Makes Meals," about how they have been supporting front-line workers as well as some of the most vulnerable people in Victoria. Then we’ll hear from a charity based in Darwin in the Northern Territory called "Kindness Shake" about how they have been supporting international university students and temporary visa holders. And finally, we’ll hear about an initiative based in Sydney called, "Help Out Hospo," which was established to support Hospitality workers who had been impacted by the pandemic.
Show Notes:
Alex Makes Meals Interview: 1.03 - 21.12 min
Kindness Shake Interview: 21.32 - 39.38 min
Help Out Hospo Interview: 40.01 - End min
If you would like to find out more about the Charities mentioned in this episode, feel free to click on the links below:
Alex Makes Meals
Kindness Shake
Help Out Hospo
Thanks to the guests of this episode for being on the show: Alex Dekker and Neraj Galagedara from Alex Makes Meals, Catherine and Sunny Liu from Kindness Shake, and Jason Jelicich from Help Out Hospo.
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Background Music: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain
Picture by: Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay
Podcast Producer/Show Host: Peter J Salvador.
In this episode we learn about an intercultural and multicultural cafe in Ballarat called ‘A Pot of Courage’ and how the cafe has made a difference in their community. First, we’ll hear from Shiree Pilkinton, the founder and Coordinator of the Cafe. Then, we’ll hear from the Kitchen and Cafe Manager, Lilly Wright. And Finally, we’ll hear from Nyibol Deng, the owner of a small business called ‘A Tuk’ which is associated with the Cafe and makes homewares and accessories.
If you would like to find out more about A Pot of Courage Cafe you can go to https://apotofcourage.com.au/ . Follow them on Facebook by clicking here, or on Instagram by clicking here.
Also, please note that their book, 'It Takes Courage: Sharing Secret Recipes and Stories from Our Homelands' is currently out of stock. However, there may be more available later this year.
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Top Picture (from L to R): Jenni (kitchen-hand), Shiree Pilkinton (Founder), Lilly Wright (Kitchen and Cafe Manager), Rishna (Chef), Stefi (Barista). Bottom Picture on left: Nyibol Deng (Owner of the small business 'A Tuk')
Podcast Producer/Host: Peter J Salvador