The Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency is an independent community based organisation dedicated to informing, linking and empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds to enhance a culturally rich and diverse Australia.

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Daniel Gobena, C.E.O of MECA sits down for an interview with the Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP.

In Conversation with Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP

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Join ABC Sydney Radio&#39;s Simon Marnie in a compelling discussion on the power of preserving and sharing the stories of migrants in Western Sydney. It features insights from Daniel Gobena (MECA manager), Michael Campbell (WestWords, Director), and Mawunyo Gbogbo (Author of Hip-Hop &amp; Hymns).

In Conversation with Daniel Gobena

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Multicultural Health program officer Abulla Agwa had the same start, when his family arrived in Sydney. But having made his way all the way up to becoming Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) community health professional, Abulla knows exactly what challenges need to be addressed. This podcast series is a collaboration between MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency) and WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation. Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy. © Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021

In conversation with Abulla Agwa: Refugee Week 2021

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Rosemary Kariuki is the multicultural community liaison officer for the Parramatta Police. She specialises in helping migrants who are facing domestic violence, language barriers and financial distress + Australian of the year 2021!! This podcast series is a collaboration between MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency) and WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation. Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy. © Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021

In conversation with Rosemary Kariuki: Refugee Week 2021

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Excellent couple, Mustafa &amp; Tagreed are from Iraq and they are trying to settle in Australia. This podcast series is a collaboration between MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency) and WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation. Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy. © Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021

In conversation with Mustafa & Taghreed: Refugee Week 2021

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Jina is from Aleppo in northern Syria. She migrated to Australia in 2016 with her husband and three children. Jina shares her journey with us and now calls Australia home. This podcast series is a collaboration between MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency) and WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation. Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy. © Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021

In Conversation with Jina Adjan: Refugee Week 2021

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Zainab is from Iraq, WSU student of Social science, was a client of MECA and became a volunteer at MECA, Yoga teacher, mother, very bubbly and friendly. This podcast series is a collaboration between MECA (Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency) and WestWords, the Western Sydney literature development organisation. Interviews were conducted by James Knight. Editing and production by James Roy. © Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021

In conversation with Zainab Al-Jawadi: Refugee week 2021

The Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency is an independent community based organisation dedicated to informing, linking and empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds to enhance a culturally rich and diverse Australia.