Zainab came to Australia from Iraq as a refugee, and found a calling as a yoga teacher. This is her story.

This podcast series is a collaboration between WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation, and MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency). Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy.

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How do you go from a Kenyan refugee to Australian Local Hero of the Year? Let Rosemarie tell you.

This podcast series is a collaboration between WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation, and MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency). Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy.

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Imagine going to work one day, and running for your life the next, with no idea where you'll end up. This is a story of patience and courage.

TThis podcast series is a collaboration between WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation, and MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency). Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy.

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Gina came to Australia from Syria with Arabic and French, but no English at all. Now she is fluent. And the identity of her English teacher? You'll never guess... oink...

This podcast series is a collaboration between WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation, and MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency). Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy.

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From being jailed as a persecuted ethnic minority to Pride of Australia medal winner, it's been quite the refugee journey for Abulla.

This podcast series is a collaboration between WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation, and MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency). Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy.

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