The Cultural Competence Collective

The National Centre for Cultural Competence

At the National Centre for Cultural Competence, we lead and cultivate critical conversations about belonging and dignity that equip people to implement culturally responsive changes in themselves, their organisations, and communities.

Episodes

  1. “You Sound So Australian”: From Being Read to Rewriting the Room with guest Zindzi Okenyo

    FEB 6

    “You Sound So Australian”: From Being Read to Rewriting the Room with guest Zindzi Okenyo

    In this episode, we are joined by the multi-talented actress, musician and director, Zindzi Okenyo! You may recognise her from your TV screen on shows like Fisk, Wakefield and Play School, on stage from her multiple shows with Sydney Theatre Company or maybe you’ve heard her hits like ‘A Woman’s World’ as a solo artist Okenyo, or ‘Love + Kindness’ from her fun, family-friendly kids project Zindzi & the Zillionaires. Tune into our first episode as we chat with Zindzi about the importance of cultural competence, diversity and representation across the arts. SHOW NOTES Host Dr Matthew Tyne (Academic Facilitator, National Centre for Cultural Competence) Matthew comes to cultural competence following 20 years working in international community development (especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific), and sexual health promotion with diverse communities in Australia. Produced by -Adubi Plange -Dr Amy McHugh -Sarah Mashman Podcast artwork -Zein Arif FEATURED MUSIC A Woman’s World — OKENYO Anthropology — OKENYO More music from OKENYO www.okenyo.com/ Zindzi & the Zillionaires www.zindziandthezillionaires.com/about RESOURCES DESTINY (Melbourne Theatre Company programme) www.mtc.com.au/discover-more/bac…estiny-programme/ Sydney Morning Herald article mentioned in the episode www.smh.com.au/entertainment/the…80216-h0w7zu.html NCCC free online course: Confident Conversations on Race and Racism (Coursera) www.coursera.org/learn/confident-…-race-and-racism Participants will learn about the dynamics of cultural difference, and how to increase their knowledge and ability to address inequity, bias and privilege, and create space for effective dialogue about racism. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES University of Sydney staff: CONVERGE Converge offers multiple dedicated helplines for specialist services: All staff 1300 687 327 First Nations helpline 1300 287 432 LGBTQIA+ helpline 1300 542 874 Domestic and Family Violence helpline 1300 338 465 Aged Care helpline 1300 035 337 Disability and Carers helpline 1300 243 543 Youth and Student helpline 1300 687 399 Spiritual and Pastoral Care helpline 1300 772 435 www.convergeinternational.com.au Wellmob (social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) wellmob.org.au/ 24-hour crisis hotlines 13YARN 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.com.au Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

    41 min

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At the National Centre for Cultural Competence, we lead and cultivate critical conversations about belonging and dignity that equip people to implement culturally responsive changes in themselves, their organisations, and communities.