Strong Voices, Strong Futures Tue, 12 May 2026 22:41:36 -0400 en-us © 2026 Strong Voices, Strong Futures yes 292f165e-f678-51a2-91f5-90407e255db1 samuel@youthexpress.com.au Youth Express episodic false Welcome to the strong voices, strong futures podcast where we listen to the strong voices within our communities to empower and help our next generation create a strong future. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Youth Express samuel@youthexpress.com.au https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qgnfe23trtjltwxeeqlcwwmntuhj?.jpg Strong Voices, Strong Futures #7 - What is 'U Matter Awareness' with Lyndsay Walker #7 - What is 'U Matter Awareness' with Lyndsay Walker Lyndsay joins us to talk about U Matter Awareness and the amazing work they're doing within the Maitland community. U Matter provides peer support through community safe spaces and events grounded in lived experience. They help people connect with external services and professionals that may provide more specialised support if needed. 


U Matter a charity which was started and still today lead by Vicki Mendyck in memory of her husband and daughter is Maitland's Official Suicide Prevention Network. 

]]> Lyndsay joins us to talk about U Matter Awareness and the amazing work they're doing within the Maitland community. U Matter provides peer support through community safe spaces and events grounded in lived experience. They help people connect with external services and professionals that may provide more specialised support if needed. 


U Matter a charity which was started and still today lead by Vicki Mendyck in memory of her husband and daughter is Maitland's Official Suicide Prevention Network. 

]]> Youth Express Buzzsprout-19144500 Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2379 1 7 full false #6 - Jayden Wright #6 - Jayden Wright Jayden Wright is a proud Dunghutti man who is currently living on Wonnarua country. Jayden shares his journey from high school to completing a trade and then working for the government supporting our young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges young people face and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

]]> Jayden Wright is a proud Dunghutti man who is currently living on Wonnarua country. Jayden shares his journey from high school to completing a trade and then working for the government supporting our young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges young people face and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

]]> Youth Express Buzzsprout-19029156 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 6544 6 full false #5 - What is the Kultja? Creating & Managing a Business with Nev Widders #5 - What is the Kultja? Creating & Managing a Business with Nev Widders Nev returns for a reflections episode where we dive a bit deeper into a particular topic. During this episode we discuss Nev's journey creating his own brand 'The Kultja' and why he's transforming that from a clothing brand and what it will look like going forward. 

Follow the journey on Instagram and join the movement - https://www.instagram.com/thekultja/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet



]]> Nev returns for a reflections episode where we dive a bit deeper into a particular topic. During this episode we discuss Nev's journey creating his own brand 'The Kultja' and why he's transforming that from a clothing brand and what it will look like going forward. 

Follow the journey on Instagram and join the movement - https://www.instagram.com/thekultja/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet



]]> Sam Buzzsprout-18897693 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1004 5 full false #4 - Zoe Khan #4 - Zoe Khan Meet Zoe Khan! Zoe is a proud Gomeroi woman who lives on Worimi country. An incredible story to get where she is today, overcoming many obstacles and stereotypes along the way. Zoe is currently working full time and studying full time at university. Zoe also works with No Limit boxing and is an inspiring role model for our community.

]]> Meet Zoe Khan! Zoe is a proud Gomeroi woman who lives on Worimi country. An incredible story to get where she is today, overcoming many obstacles and stereotypes along the way. Zoe is currently working full time and studying full time at university. Zoe also works with No Limit boxing and is an inspiring role model for our community.

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