Gary Lee

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In his day job, Seddon resident, Gary Lee commits his professional efforts to advocating for and empowering international students, refugees, and people seeking asylum, fostering a sense of belonging for the various community groups.

As a contributor to Westsider, Gary enjoys weaving personal anecdotes and cultural insights into his writing, transforming mere descriptions of activities and food into captivating narratives that resonate deeply with cultures.

He is a fan of reading (hardcopy, particularly biographies), food and volunteering with equal enthusiasm. When he is not doing anything mentioned above, you will find him at the beach, climbing rocks or in the bush. He enjoys sharing his adventures on Instagram.

Well done Melbourne! Humanity prevails – ASRC Telethon raises over $1.5million

Explore the success of the ASRC telethon, which raised over one million dollars to support refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.

Foodscray guide to snacks on the go!

Craving a snack to eat on the go? Well, there is plenty to choose from when you are in the suburbs of Footscray (and surrounds).

Her name was Lola, and she was a show girl – Lola Café

Inspired by Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, Lola Café is a must-visit destination including a stand-out paella and and flaky Portuguese tart.

Hu Tieu Go Ong Map – snails served slow and slurpy

Since opening, Hu Tieu Go Ong Map quickly earned a cult following for its authentic Vietnamese street food, including its extensive sea snail menu which is a rarity in Melbourne. 

Phở Tam pho-cused on flavour

Phở Tam is a spacious corner shop with large windows bustling with Vietnamese patrons and delicious phở.