
Build Beyond Bricks - Western Sydney Community Forum
Build Beyond Bricks - A podcast by Western Sydney Community Forum The people of Greater Western Sydney are our priority.Greater Western Sydney is home to around 2 million people. Its richness of culture is unique. Its diversity is inspiring. Its economy is booming. Its landscapes are breathtaking.In this space, we lead and shape social policy and service delivery. We are defined and driven by fairness, collaboration, integrity and excellence in all we do. We advocate for and champion solutions that sustain community resilience, health and wellbeing. We work with community groups and organisations. We partner with Government across all its levels. And we join with regional and local businesses.In this way we can collectively make an impact in building a thriving and inclusive region.
Episodes
25 episodes
'Streets of Colour' with Ronnie S. Riskalla & Yolandi Franken
In the latest episode of the Build Beyond Bricks Podcast, Western Sydney Community Forums very own Catherine Madziva and Vikram Murthy, sit down in conversation with writer and director Ronnie S. Riskalla and producer Yolandi Franken, from the ...
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34:02

'Am I a Young Carer?' with Jenny & Mary - Little Dreamers
More than 380,000 of Australia’s carers are young carers aged under 26, with about 150,000 aged under 18. Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Jenny and Mary from Little Dreamers explore what this means for young people...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:59

'Everyday Politics' with Angelica Ojinnaka, Western Sydney Young Leader
Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Angelica Ojinnaka explores the way politics impacts the daily lives of young people and strategies that promote the voices of young people to influence decision-makers at all levels of gov...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:20

Voting: 'Not Just For our Parents' with Sandy from Democracy Matters
Western Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Sandy Killick from Democracy Matters discusses the civic participation of young people, democracy, and voting in light of the 2022 Federal election. Western Sydney Communit...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:48

#BreaktheBias part two- with Catherine Madziva and Neil Hall
Western Sydney Community Forum's Sarah Bolger talks with Catherine Madziva, current ambassador for Miss Sahara and Dr Neil Hall from Western Sydney University in light of International Women's Day and Women's History Month around the role of a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:42

#BreaktheBias- with Mina Zaki from Willyama Services
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Mina Zaki from Willyama Services, talks about International Women's Day and women #BreakingtheBias in male-dominated industries like cyber security. Western Sydney Comm...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:19

Urban Heating- with Kelly Green from WSROC
Western Sydney Community Forum's Martin Silveira talks with Kelly Gee from Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) about what urban heating is, the challenges it brings to Western Sydney, and what can be done about it. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:49

'More Than Just Forgetfulness' with Lily and Nina from Dementia Australia
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Lily and Nina from Dementia Australia, on all things Dementia particularly services and resources for CALD communities.Western Sydney Community Forum www...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:45

Exploring Youth Related Violence with Esky from Street University
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks with Esky from Street University, on the intersectional nature of youth related violence and various ways services and communities can be part of the solution.Western Sydney Comm...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:08

Journey to Ending Elder Abuse with Comissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM
Western Sydney Community Forum's Stephanie Adams talks to Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM, the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, on building and maintaining communities that are free from elder abuse.Western Sydney Community Forum
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:10

Australia vs The World! Who cares for older people best? -with Prof Michael Fine from Macquarie University
Western Sydney Community Forum's Anita Hanna talks to Michael Fine from Macquarie University in exploring the response to the Aged Care Royal Comssion and discussing international examples of care. Western...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:06

'We need space'-with Priyanka Bromhead from we are the mainstream
Western Sydney Community Forum's Annukina Warda talks to Priyanka Bromhead from we are the mainstream to explore the topic of safe spaces - ‘Why are safe spaces important?’, ‘What do safe spaces for women of non- English-spea...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:40
'Is this our new normal?'- with Dr Stephen Conaty from South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks to Stephen Conaty, Public Health Physician and Director of Population Health at South Western Sydney Local Health District on the latest changes on the global pandemic and what you need to...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:13

'Moving past the panic' with Maria Lorsurdo from the Women's Cottage
Western Sydney Community Forum's Clare Babbage talks to Maria Losurdo, Manager, Women's Cottage in Richmond on progress, changes and improvements through Covid 19. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts. Resources mentioned on...
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22:00

Mental health and office culture - with Alex Long, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network
Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur talks to ALex Long, CEO, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network on mental health during Covid-19 and how important office culture is during these times. The conversation is part of our special edit...
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55:30

"Working from the heart" during the pandemic - with Maree Fayne, Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services
Western Sydney Community Forum's Clare Babbage talks to Maree Fayne, Community Development Worker, Hawkesbury Community Outreach on how HCOS has been thinking outside the box when dealing with the impacts of Covid-19. The conversation is part o...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:35

Creative ideas and flexibilty within Community Housing with Rachel Nobile, St George Community Housing
Western Sydney Community Forum's David Hill talks to Rachel Nobile, Head of Western Region, Customers & Communities, St George Community Housing (SGCH) on impacts of Covid-19 in the Community Housing space. The conversation is part of our s...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:42

Innovation and flexibility within a small organisation during Covid-19 - with Grace Fava
Western Sydney Community Forum's Camille Derriman talks to Grace Fava, founder and CEO of Autism Advisory and Support Service on service delivery in the disability space. The conversation is part of our special edition podcasts.Wester...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:43

Adapting and thriving during the 'new normal' with Ken Zulumovski
Western Sydney Community Forum’s Tom Nance talks to Ken Zulumovski, Kubbi Kubbi first nations man, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate from University of Sydney and Founder & Managing Director of Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources on c...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:37

How to lead teams effectively from home - with Clare Babbage
Western Sydney Community Forum's Stephanie Adam talks to Clare Babbage, founder and owner of Quartz consulting, and facilitator for WSCF’s most recent workshops exploring How to Lead Teams Effectively from Home. The conversation is par...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:30

What does a just future mean and look like post COVID - with Professor Jim Ife
Western Sydney Community Forum's Anita Hanna talks to Jim Ife, Professor Social Work Western Sydney University, author and thought leader on recovery and the future post COVID-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.Western Sydney Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:56

Staying in touch with community, clients and teams when all is turned upside down - with John Krisenthal
Western Sydney Community Forums Nadiana Albistur talks to John Krisenthal, Founder & Director of 365 Care on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.Western...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:11

COVID bringing people together to jointly build solutions that support people with disability - with Serena Ovens
Western Sydney Community Forums Stephanie Adam talks to Serena Ovens, CEO Physical Disability Council of NSW on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition podcasts.Western Sydn...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:13

Agility in protecting and sustaining people, process and place during COVID mayhem - with Angela Van Dyke
Western Sydney Community Forum CEO Billie Sankovic talks to Angela VanDyke, CEO Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 as part of our special edition ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:35

Fortuity leads to building new and unexpected partnerships in service delivery during COVID - with Andrew Paech
Western Sydney Community Forum CEO Billie Sankovic talks to Andrew Paech, Director Westcare Community Services on the challenges faced by community organisations in relation to Covid-19 in the first of our special edition podcasts.Weste...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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