Build Beyond Bricks - Western Sydney Community Forum

'Streets of Colour' with Ronnie S. Riskalla & Yolandi Franken

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +1000

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 why a story told with passion and heart can capture a community.

'Am I a Young Carer?' with Jenny & Mary - Little Dreamers

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000

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 connect young people with the right supports.

Western Sydney Community Forum
www.wscf.org.au
info@wscf.org.au
02 9687 9669

Jenny Nguyen
Little Dreamers’ Young Carer

Mary Pilkinton
Interim NSW State Manager
Little Dreamers
mary@littledreamers.org.au

#YCProject Short Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfOdL9f7-q4&t=4s

'Everyday Politics' with Angelica Ojinnaka, Western Sydney Young Leader

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +1000

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
angelica.ojinnaka@gmail.com

Voting: 'Not Just For our Parents' with Sandy from Democracy Matters

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 +1000

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
0409 204 100
Links Mentioned:

-How to vote: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/How_to_vote/practice/

- Run for It: https://run4it.org/

- Youth Action: https://www.youthaction.org.au/

- Sydney Alliance: https://www.sydneyalliance.org.au/

- AEC Stop and Consider resource: https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/electoral-communication.htm

Disclaimer:

This episode is non-partisan in nature and will explore democracy and voting as a civic responsibility/duty.

The information contained in this Build Beyond Bricks episode is for general information purposes only. Western Sydney Community Forum assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service.

This podcast is not sponsored by any of the organisations mentioned in this episode. The list of resources is only a suggestion of organisations and websites and we encourage listeners to partake in their own research beyond this list. Build Beyond Bricks episode may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Western Sydney Community Forum. Please note that we do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.

#BreaktheBias part two- with Catherine Madziva and Neil Hall

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000

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@wscf.org.au
02 9687 9669

Catherine Madziva
Current Miss Sahara Ambassador
https://www.misssahara.com/wordpress/
admin@misssahara.com

Dr Neil Hall
Director of Academic Programs - Social Work
Western Sydney University
N.Hall@westernsydney.edu.au

#BreaktheBias- with Mina Zaki from Willyama Services

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +1100

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
National Partnerships Manager
Willyama Services
mina.zaki@willyama.com.au

Urban Heating- with Kelly Green from WSROC

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +1100

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.com.au/

Kelly Gee
Policy and Projects Officer
kelly@wsroc.com.au

Upcoming Heat Smart workshop
Register at: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartWSCF

Heat Smart resources:
Heat Smart Guide for community orgs: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartOrgs
Heat Smart parents community resource: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartParents
Heat Smart over 65s community resource: https://bit.ly/HeatSmart65
Heat Smart 10 tips for a cooler home: https://bit.ly/HSCoolHome

Heat Smart translations:
Arabic: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartArabic
Hindi: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartHindi
Korean: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartKorean
Simplified Chinese: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartSimpChinese
Serbian: https://bit.ly/HeatsSmartSerbian
Tamil: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartTamil
Vietnamese: https://bit.ly/HeatSmartVietnamese

'More Than Just Forgetfulness' with Lily and Nina from Dementia Australia

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +1100

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 Lily Zdilar
Dementia Care Navigator CALD Dementia Counsellor
Dementia Australia Dementia Australia
nina.catalano@dementia.org.au lily.zdilar@dementia.org.au

Exploring Youth Related Violence with Esky from Street University

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1100

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/

Journey to Ending Elder Abuse with Comissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

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.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/home
Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline -1800 628 221

Australia vs The World! Who cares for older people best? -with Prof Michael Fine from Macquarie University

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000

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

'We need space'-with Priyanka Bromhead from we are the mainstream

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100

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
https://www.wearethemainstream.org/
Tickets to IWD ain't I a woman-https://www.wearethemainstream.org/celebrate

'Is this our new normal?'- with Dr Stephen Conaty from South Western Sydney Local Health District

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1100

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 Health
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Stephen.Conaty@health.nsw.gov.au

Supported by Purple Wax Audio
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contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

'Moving past the panic' with Maria Lorsurdo from the Women's Cottage

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +1000

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 9669

Maria Losurdo
Manager
The Women's Cottage
manager@womenscottage.org.au
02 4578 4190

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Mental health and office culture - with Alex Long, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +1000

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
wwwlmyannsw.org.au
alex@myannsw.org.au
0403 527 126 With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

"Working from the heart" during the pandemic - with Maree Fayne, Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +1000

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
Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services Inc
Community@hcos.org.au
02 4573 0695

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Creative ideas and flexibilty within Community Housing with Rachel Nobile, St George Community Housing

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +1000

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 & Communties
St George Community Housing
racheln@sgch.com.au
9001 4368

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Innovation and flexibility within a small organisation during Covid-19 - with Grace Fava

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +1000

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 2844

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Adapting and thriving during the 'new normal' with Ken Zulumovski

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +1000

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
02 9687 9669

Ken Zulumovski
Founder and Managing Director
Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources
ken@guir.org.au

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

How to lead teams effectively from home - with Clare Babbage

Fri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 +1000

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 Consulting
https://www.clarebabbagequartzconsulting.com
clare@clarebabbagequartzconsulting.com
0416 394 975
With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

What does a just future mean and look like post COVID - with Professor Jim Ife

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:00:00 +1000

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 9685 9774

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Staying in touch with community, clients and teams when all is turned upside down - with John Krisenthal

Tue, 12 May 2020 09:00:00 +1000

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 Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

COVID bringing people together to jointly build solutions that support people with disability - with Serena Ovens

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:00 +1000

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
Tel (02) 9552 1606 | Mb 0411 327 877

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Agility in protecting and sustaining people, process and place during COVID mayhem - with Angela Van Dyke

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +1000

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 Service
www.riverstone.org.au
reception@riverstone.org.au
02 9627 3622

With thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379

Fortuity leads to building new and unexpected partnerships in service delivery during COVID - with Andrew Paech

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +1000

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 thanks to Purple Wax Audio for their assistance in developing the WSCF podcast
https://purplewax.com.au
contact@purplewax.com.au
1300 834 379