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    THE CHALLENGES OF STUDYING FOR A FIRST-BORN CHILD FROM TANZANIA

    I am the first born in the family and I had to sometimes take care of my other siblings.

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – GREEN COLLECT

    Social enterprises like Green Collect exist to create a fairer, more sustainable world.

    FACES OF FOOTSCRAY

    Meet @MohamedSemra - Born in Sudan and raised in Melbourne’s west he now works tirelessly to shatter stereotypes around young Australian Africans. Also the CEO of Endeavour Youth Australia and a Young Australian of the Year nominee.

    PEOPLE OF BRIMBANK – JUNE

    Proudly presented by Brimbank Council this podcast series explores the lives of eight incredible Brimbank community members.

    ‘SHOW YOUR WEST-SIDE’ – ART FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE

    We need authentic, purpose-driven visual arts events for the community, driven by the community, in and around Footscray.

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – COMMUNITY BIKE HUB

    “The Bike Hub is a community resource that bridges the divide between diverse cultural communities, genders, and socio-economic groups”

    MUKESH HAIKERWAL

    "People out here are very proud of their communities. They can advocate for their families and friends."

    MEET THE BIG ISSUE VENDOR: BRIAN FROM WILLIAMSTOWN

    I appreciate everything that people have done for me around Williamstown over the years.

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