Build Beyond Bricks - Western Sydney Community Forum

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. Riskalla 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...

More than 380,000 of Australia’s carers are young carers aged under 26, with about 150,000 aged under 18.  Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Jenny and Mary from Little Dreamers explore what this means for young people who provide care while also juggling important activities such as attending school, university, or college and how teachers, coaches, or youth workers can...

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.    Western Sydney Community Forum    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Angelica Ojinnaka Western Sydney Young Leader angelic...

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    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Sandy Killick     Director and Lead Educator    Democracy Matters    sandy@democracymatters.com.au    ...

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    www.wscf.org.au    info...

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    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669   Willyama Services    https://willyama.com.au/ Mina Zaki                                   ...

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    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)   https://wsroc....

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    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Dementia Australia    https://www.dementia.org.au/ Nina Catalano                                                               ...

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. Western Sydney Community Forum    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Esky     Assistant 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    www.wscf.org.au    info@wscf.org.au    02 9687 9669 Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM     Commissioner    NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner    https://www.ageingdisabi...

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.  Western Sydney Community Forum   www.wscf.org.au   info@wscf.org.au   02 9687 9669 Prof Michael Fine   School of Social Sciences   Macquarie 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   www.wscf.org.au   info@wscf.org.au   02 9687 9669 Priyanka Bromhead   Founder  we are the mainstream   htt...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Dr Stephen Conaty   Director of Population...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Alex Long CEO Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW  wwwlm...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Maree Fayne Commuinity Development Worker...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Rachel Nobile Head of Western Region, Customers &...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Grace Fava OAM Founder/CEO Autism Advisory and Support Service grace@aass.org.au 9601 284...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Clare Babbage Owner Clare Babbage Quartz Consul...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Professor Jim Ife Professor of Social Work Western Sydney University j.ife@westernsydney.edu.au 02...

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. Western Sydney Community Forum www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 John Krisenthal Director 365Care office@365care.com.au Telp 1300 365 248 With thanks to Purple Wa...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Serena Ovens CEO Physical Disability Council of NSW www.pdcnsw.org.au serena.ovens@pdcnsw.org.au T...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Angela VanDyke CEO Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid...

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 www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669 Andrew Paech Director Westcare Community Services andrew@westcare.org.au 0407 000 067 With...