10 episodes
Diversity Club Basil Mabuza
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- Society & Culture
Basil Mabuza interviews people that have migrated to Australia. The podcast shares the stories of their home countries, why they moved, their first impressions of Australia, how they settled into the Aussie way of life, how they keep in touch with folks back home, what they miss about their home countries and what they have come to love about their new home.
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009 - Jassim (India)
This is truly a MUST LISTEN #DiversityStory...Meet Jassim, a family man and aeronautical engineer turned high school teacher. Jassim shares his personal, career and academic highs as well his challenges with strained relationships and friendships due to distance and how he is overcoming depression. Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA) UpdateVacancies for this week: 1. Diesel Mechanic and Boiler Maker: Portland, Victoria 2. HR Truck Driver and Pipe Layer: Warrn...
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008 - Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA)
This week I have the distinct pleasure of announcing our partnership with Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA).Tarun Patel, a Case Manager with ROA, shares how this not-for-profit organisation helps migrants and refugees move from cities to welcoming regional communities and connects them to employment and business opportunities. ROA's services are free of charge for its clients and employers.Join me on the journey of discovery into how ROA started, its founders, partners and growth journey.
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007 - Tarun (Kenya)
This week we have a special guest, Tarun, as well as a BIG announcement.Tune in to this week's episode and listen to how this accountant with great people skills went from spotting Africa's Big Five to becoming a Case Manager for an organisation that is helping migrants and refugees to Australia, move to welcoming regional communities and connecting them to employment and business opportunities.Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA) (https://www.roa.org.au).Join me on this epic journey!
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PT001 - Starving
A Penny for your Thoughts...Today's thought is starving. When you relocate to Australia, usually you and your family have sacrificed greatly to buy the air ticket. Add to that the cost of education, accommodation and general upkeep, the sacrifice continues. Coming from a developing country, a dollar does significantly more back home than it does here. So sometimes, you either do not have the money or if you do, you do not want to disrespect the sacrifice of your family by "splurging" so you s...
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006 - Uma (India)
Meet our guest of the week, Uma.Uma, a teacher from the manufacturing and IT hub of India, Pune, shares her #DiversityStory. Starting off her career at a Waldorf school in India and travelling to Brisbane for her Masters. Uma talks about having to leave India within 24 hours, starving, working as an au pair to make ends meet and not been able to see family due to COVID-19.Join me on this journey as Uma enthrals us with her dedication to education and success.
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005 - Dexter (Zimbabwe)
Meet Mechanical Engineer, Dexter, this week's guest.Dexter, originally from Zimbabwe, is a charming, charismatic and caring young man! He followed a path similar to his older brother moving to South Africa then immigrating to Australia. His journey takes us through how he balanced obtaining an engineering degree whilst working and how he has transitioned to today.Join me on this #DiversityStory.