North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

Chat Man Friday

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NWMNC’s podcast channel shares conversations and stories from North and West Melbourne that bring the community together. Featuring Chat Man Friday and other local voices, we highlight real experiences, community activities, and shared stories that foster connection, wellbeing, and belonging, supporting men facing barriers to connection, work, or wellbeing, as well as the wider community. North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre acknowledges the Bunurong and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to Elders past and present.

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North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

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Season 2 - Ep 15: From Kabul to Melbourne: Sayed Jawed Maqsoodi’s Journey in Media, Community, and New Beginnings. 18.06.2026 45:13

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men who live, study, or work in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may help improve your quality of life while enjoying your time in the historic streets of North and West Melbourne. This is the final episode (Episode 15) of the second season of Chat Man Friday . O...

Season 2 - Ep 14: From South Sudan to Melbourne: Deng’s Journey of Resilience 11.06.2026 40:37

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up tips that may improve your quality of life as you enjoy your time in the historic streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode 14 of Chat Man Friday , Season 2. Our guest today is Deng Ahoi Geng Yum, a...

Season 2 - Ep 13: From Vietnam to Melbourne: Stories of Migration, Community, and Homelessness 05.06.2026 31:05

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Thirteen of Season Two of Chat Man Friday, and our guest for the...

Season 2 - Ep 12: Karl Walheim on Life, Resilience, and Connection 29.05.2026 27:42

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the historic streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Twelve (12) of the second season of Chat Man Friday, and our...

Season 2 - Ep 11: Digital Literacy, Hope, and Community: A Conversation with Louise Cindric 22.05.2026 28:59

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Eleven (11) of the second season of Chat Man Friday, and our gue...

Season 2 - Ep 10: Jack's Story: A Gathering That Changed Everything 15.05.2026 19:31

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is episode ten of the second season of Chat Man Friday, and our guest today...

Season 2 - Ep 9: Inside PeterMac Men Shed with John: Building Skills, Friendship and Community 08.05.2026 28:01

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. In Episode Nine of Season 2 of Chat Man Friday , we speak with John, workshop lead at...

Season 2 - Ep 8: Neil Hawthorn on libraries, life after loss, and finding connection through community. 01.05.2026 23:27

Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organise by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is episode eight (8) of Chat Man Friday of the second season, and our guest for the...

Season 2 - Ep 7: Mattia - A Shoemaker’s Story of Craft and Culture 24.04.2026 37:33

Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is episode Seven of Chat Man Friday of the second season, and our guest for the da...

Season 2 - Ep 6: Michael Taylor on Homelessness, Community Support and Volunteerism 17.04.2026 22:51

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up useful tips to improve your quality of life while enjoying your time in the historic streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Six of the second season of Chat Man Friday, and our guest today is Mich...

Season 2 – Ep 5: Dr Helena Steel: Insights From a Career Coach 10.04.2026 43:17

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, discover activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips to improve your quality of life while enjoying your time on the historic streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Five (5) of the second season of Chat Man Friday. Our guest today is Dr Helena...

Season 2 - Ep 4: Shane Guest on ADHD, Trauma, and Healing Through Music 26.03.2026 35:04

Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is episode four of the second season of Chat Man Friday, and our guest for the da...

Season 2 – Ep 3: Eddie Uni & Peter Worland on Homelessness, Community Support, and The Salvation Army’s Flagstaff and Open Door Crisis Accommodation 19.03.2026 39:34

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, get to know activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Three of Season Two of Chat Man Friday, and our guests for the day...

Season 2 - Ep 2: From El Salvador to Australia: Jose Estrada’s 40-Year Journey 12.03.2026 26:55

Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, andlearn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is episode two of Chat Man Friday of the second season, and our guest for the day i...

Season 2 - Ep 1: Frances McMillan on Education, Community, and Men Out of the Margins 05.03.2026 34:52

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, get to know activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is the first episode of Season Two of Chat Man Friday, and our guest for the d...

Season 1 - Ep 12: Laurence Angwin shares stories of North Melbourne, local history, and passion for teaching. 19.02.2026 27:14

Episode 12 - Laurence Angwin shares stories of North Melbourne, local history, and passion for teaching. Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North...

Season 1 - Ep 15: Danilo Diaz (Ilo)- Moonee Ponds Legal Services 19.02.2026 37:26

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode 15, the final episode of Season 1 of Chat Man Friday. Our guest...

Season 1 - Ep 13: Arnav shares his life experiences in Melbourne as an international student. 19.02.2026 31:07

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode 13 of Chat Man Friday. In this episode, you will meet Arnav, who...

Season 1 - Ep 14: Interview with Robert 19.12.2025 32:58

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and West Melbourne. The Chat Man Friday Podcast is proudly supported by the Department of Social Services...

Season 1 - Ep 14: Interview with Robert 04.12.2025 32:58

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. Come along to support, connect with, and be part of the North Melbourne communit...

Season 1 - Ep 11: Interview with Chris 07.11.2025 30:27

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. Come along to support, connect with, and be part of the North Melbourne communit...

Season 1 - Ep 10: Interview with Dr. Shaday- Men Health, Community Health, and Activism 31.10.2025 29:44

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Ten of Chat Man Friday. In this episode, you will be introduced...

Season 1 - Ep 9: Solving Mysteries: Ian's Journey Through Forensic Science 23.10.2025 33:36

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Nine of Chat Man Friday, and our guest for the day is Ian, who j...

Season 1 - Ep 8: Balancing Creativity, Career, and Motherhood with Yulay 16.10.2025 31:33

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Eight of Chat Man Friday. In this episode, you will be introduce...

Season 1 - Ep 7: Barry – Advocating for Youth from Multicultural Backgrounds in North Melbourne 09.10.2025 26:03

Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne. This is Episode Seven of Chat Man Friday, and our guest is Barry, a passionate c...