Voices of CBCity

City of Canterbury Bankstown
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A new social cohesion podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices of community members from CBCity, one of Australia's most diverse areas. Each episode will feature personal stories and lived experiences from individuals of various cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. For more information, please visit: https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/culture-and-community/diversity-inclusion-and-accessibility/voices-cbcity

  1. Episode 12 - Neurodiversity & Culture

    11 MAY

    Episode 12 - Neurodiversity & Culture

    Season One of Voices of CBCity finishes with a conversation with a local young neurodivergent person. Our guest, who chooses to remain anonymous, shares their lived experiences of Autism and ADHD while also navigating the challenges for their self and their family due to cultural stigma. The bonus track on this episode is "Where Does Your Accent Come From?" by Leila Mansour, poet from Bankstown Poetry Slam.

    1h 19m
  2. Episode 11 - Annabella Luu – How local poetry is amplifying voices for social cohesion

    27 APR

    Episode 11 - Annabella Luu – How local poetry is amplifying voices for social cohesion

    Annabella Luu, a Vietnamese-Australian writer, slam poet and student from CBCity shares with us how her love of writing and poetry has grown since her involvement with Bankstown Poetry Slam. Bella shares how poetry is a way to access the tenderness of our hardened selves. Bella discusses how spoken word poetry provides a platform to amplifies voices and quite often in Bankstown, has a strong connection to social cohesion. Her work sustains an ongoing conversation between her cultural heritage and her experiences as a second-generation daughter of refugees, living on Darug Land. The bonus track on this episode is My Australia by Sara Mansour, poet from Bankstown Poetry Slam.

    1h 8m
  3. Voices of CBCity – Episode 10 - Imam Ahmed Abdo and Reverend Trevor Jennings - Discussing faith together – Part 2

    6 APR

    Voices of CBCity – Episode 10 - Imam Ahmed Abdo and Reverend Trevor Jennings - Discussing faith together – Part 2

    Episode 10 is Part 2 of the interview with Imam Ahmed Abdo, local resident and Vice President of the Australian National Imams Council and Reverend Trevor Jennings, Minister for Campsie, Earlwood, Clemton Park Uniting Church. In Part 2 we discuss the impacts of faith on social cohesion, social issues and injustices. The bonus track on this episode is “Where I’m from” by Layla Mkh, poet from Bankstown Poetry Slam.

    1h 19m
  4. Episode 9 - Imam Ahmed Abdo and Reverend Trevor Jennings - Discussing faith together – Part 1 – Voices of CBCity

    30 MAR

    Episode 9 - Imam Ahmed Abdo and Reverend Trevor Jennings - Discussing faith together – Part 1 – Voices of CBCity

    Episode 9 meets with Imam Ahmed Abdo, local resident and Vice President of the Australian National Imams Council and Reverend Trevor Jennings, Minister for Campsie, Earlwood, Clemton Park Uniting Church. Part 1 of this interview discusses some of the similarities and differences between the Christian and Islamic faiths, core beliefs, rituals and practices. The faith leaders share more information about traditions such as Ramadan and Easter. The bonus track on this episode is “If they can pronounce Shakespeare” by Yasmin Lewis, poet from Bankstown Poetry Slam.

    1h 7m
  5. Safa Al-bekaa – Understanding and appreciating intersectionality

    16 MAR

    Safa Al-bekaa – Understanding and appreciating intersectionality

    Safa shares with us her experiences of growing up in and love for Canterbury-Bankstown, while gaining an understanding and appreciation of her own identity. Safa discusses intersectionality and how the many parts of her identity and passions have shaped her career and life directions. The bonus track on this episode is Jamie Chidiac from St Charbel’s College performing “Go the distance”.

    1h 20m
  6. Tri Tran – A reflection on a refugee’s journey from Vietnam to settling into Australia

    2 MAR

    Tri Tran – A reflection on a refugee’s journey from Vietnam to settling into Australia

    Tri shares his experience of his refugee journey to Australia over three decades ago. Tri travelled to Australia, committed to find a better life for his family, driven by his determination and strong work ethics. After a diverse working career and raising his family, Tri now gives back to his community through volunteering at Bankstown Meals on Wheels. The bonus track on this episode is CBCity Talent Advancement Program participant Matilda Ames from Mount Saint Joseph School Milperra.

    1h 15m
  7. Adila Musavi – A teen refugee’s journey from fleeing to flourishing

    17 FEB

    Adila Musavi – A teen refugee’s journey from fleeing to flourishing

    CBCity’s 2024 Inspirational Youth Award winner Adila shares her journey moving to Australia, after being forced to flee her war-torn country at the age of 13. Adila was able to reconnect with her family after years being apart and is now settling into her new life here in Australia. Adila shares some of her fond childhood memories living in Afghanistan along with the differences of life in Australia.

    56 min
  8. Mayor Bilal El-Hayek – How a 12-year-old migrant boy with no English became CBCity's leader.

    3 FEB

    Mayor Bilal El-Hayek – How a 12-year-old migrant boy with no English became CBCity's leader.

    After leaving Lebanon in 1999, Mayor El-Hayek arrived in Australia at just 12-years-old, unable to speak a word of English. He attended an intensive English school before enrolling at Belmore Boys High and finishing his senior years at Noor al Houda school at Strathfield. In this episode, Bilal shares his journey of growing up in CBCity which has led him to becoming the leader of CBCity. His passion is to serve the community and give a voice to those with no voice. The bonus track on this episode is Outloud’s RESPECT Program – “Equality is a Necessity” by Georges Hall Public School.

    25 min
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A new social cohesion podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices of community members from CBCity, one of Australia's most diverse areas. Each episode will feature personal stories and lived experiences from individuals of various cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. For more information, please visit: https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/culture-and-community/diversity-inclusion-and-accessibility/voices-cbcity

Information

  • Creator
    City of Canterbury Bankstown
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Show Website
    Voices of CBCity