Stories from women of Chinese-Taiwanese, French-Canadian, Greek-Cypriot, Indian-Malaysian, Italian, Maltese, Nigerian, and Sri Lankan heritage reveal historical events that made a big impact on their life before, and after, coming to Australia.
Stories from women of Chinese-Taiwanese, French-Canadian, Greek-Cypriot, Indian-Malaysian, Italian, Maltese, Nigerian, and Sri Lankan heritage reveal historical events that made a big impact on their life before, and after, coming to Australia.
Published in pairs for each episode titled ‘Women, Art and Activism’, these podcasts are a true example of social inclusion within cultural diversity.
Episode 1: Wemi Oyekanmi and Julie Pagonis
Wemi arrived in Australia from Nigeria in 1991 as a 33 year old mother of three young children. She holds a bachelor degree in sociology, a postgraduate diploma in education, and a Masters in Economics from Leeds University, UK.
Julie Pagonis was born at sea on a migrant ship called Junmouriet en route to Australia from Cyprus in 1955. Following in her father’s footsteps, she has worked as a union activist since the 1970s.
Listeners are advised that this episode discusses grief and loss. Please reach out if you need support, by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 or , or Griefline on 1300 845 745 or , or contact your state-based service.
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