In this episode, we talk to community members from culturally diverse backgrounds about their positive and negative experiences of living in Australia. We also talk to Andrea, an expert in 'unconscious bias'. Unconscious bias is the hidden thoughts that can lead to racial discrimination, often without us realising it. Can we unlearn the hidden bias we all have? Andrea shares solutions for individuals and workplaces to reduce bias and promote cultural understanding.

Special thanks to community members:

Jing Hua / Mo

Lien Nguyen

Tranh Pham

Adila Zainal

Luul Abdisamad 

Sumaya Keyse Abdinoor   

Unconscious Bias Training Facilitator:

Andrea Gaddie (CEH: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health)

Useful links:

Harvard Implicit Association Test

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/

Unconscious Bias workshop enquiries:

https://www.ceh.org.au/request-training/

This episode commemorates Cultural Diversity Week (March 18th-24th) and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21st).

Van is a cook at Cultural Catering, a social enterprise and a program of North Richmond Community Health. If you want to find out more or see what Van and the cooks have on the menu - visit https://www.culturalcatering.org.au/

Special thanks to Van Nguyen for sharing her story.

This episode, recorded during the 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, explores how we can consider culture when addressing gender-based violence - featuring counselors Hamsa Johnston and Zahra Abdurrahman.

They discuss the diverse manifestations of family violence, the cultural challenges in recognising abuse, and propose policy changes - particularly for temporary visa holders facing financial dependence and housing insecurity. This episode emphasises the importance of non-judgmental support, empowerment, and collaboration with social service providers who may not recognise signs of family violence.

Guests:

Hamsa Johnston, Counselling Case Worker at North Richmond Community Health

Zahra Abdurrahman, Specialist Family Violence Case Worker at the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights

Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights: https://amwchr.org.au/

North Richmond Community Health: https://nrch.com.au/