RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:07:04 +0000 Real Conversations at MECA https://redcircle.com/shows/real-conversation-with-rosemary-kariuki en-AU All rights reserved. West Word 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. cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e 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.

]]> episodic no West Word manager@meca.org.au false full In Conversation with Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP In Conversation with Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP West Word Daniel Gobena, C.E.O of MECA sits down for an interview with the Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP.

]]> <p>Daniel Gobena, C.E.O of MECA sits down for an interview with the Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP.</p> f4a0fbcd-ce3d-4cfd-993a-259f88e8e72d https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/8aadfc85-6690-458d-9a6b-bf47c2ef56f4 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:38:22 +0000 1025 false full In Conversation with Daniel Gobena In Conversation with Daniel Gobena West Word Join ABC Sydney Radio'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 & Hymns).

]]> <p>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).</p> 845ac52e-ffb6-400a-8447-3b56c46729d1 https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/1ea3fe64-3c65-459c-b345-c6dda1459a59 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:56:29 +0000 907 false full In conversation with Abulla Agwa: Refugee Week 2021 In conversation with Abulla Agwa: Refugee Week 2021 West Word 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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>© Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021 </p> bc3af45e-4330-45b9-9de4-13a1803758d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/2537d94f-a371-4ac0-aff3-0e39566f03fc Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:35:29 +0000 2669 false full In conversation with Rosemary Kariuki: Refugee Week 2021 In conversation with Rosemary Kariuki: Refugee Week 2021 West Word 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

]]> <p>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!!</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>© Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021 </p> 9f0ca3ba-cec2-4bc0-a057-c33f24a08aa6 https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/ea6227f8-7d5f-44f3-9de4-f9c608b27fca Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:32:53 +0000 1414 false full In conversation with Mustafa & Taghreed: Refugee Week 2021 In conversation with Mustafa & Taghreed: Refugee Week 2021 West Word Excellent couple, Mustafa & 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

]]> <p>Excellent couple, Mustafa &amp; Tagreed are from Iraq and they are trying to settle in Australia. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>© Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021 </p> 7e7e8049-662a-4f2c-a73d-6dff9889636a https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/cfdc2fa8-8c3f-41ef-b9c1-da184f92eaec Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:31:10 +0000 1761 false full In Conversation with Jina Adjan: Refugee Week 2021 In Conversation with Jina Adjan: Refugee Week 2021 West Word 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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>© Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021 </p> 80bf65fa-4538-4ec4-877e-570f6852f999 https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/65cdd32c-51ad-40a6-aaba-95dc5a4fba72 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:27:11 +0000 1530 false full In conversation with Zainab Al-Jawadi: Refugee week 2021 In conversation with Zainab Al-Jawadi: Refugee week 2021 West Word 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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p>© Copyright MECA/WestWords 2021 </p> a974023d-a8da-4aca-bb8b-3fd00d7c306b https://redcircle.com/shows/cc954caf-7efe-42c3-9009-feb50fd6d87e/episodes/71a779bc-933a-4c97-bee1-e8bbb9ddf192 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:12:12 +0000 1832 false