3ZZZ Interviews

Nektary Kotlaroff discusses Echoes of the Volga performance by the Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia (ROMCA) at Melbourne Town Hall with Ian Smith from Russian House Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Europa! Europa Film Festival is a new celebration of European cinema. We welcome Europa Artistic Director Spiro Economopoulos to share their plans for the festival and the importance of European film in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Carter and Antoinette Rydyr (SCAR) have forged a unique and indelible comic book career of uncompromised creativity. Together, they have explored the boundaries of horror, science fiction and adult fantasy. From alien worlds populated by flesh eating creatures to graphic images of body horror, SCAR has been captivating their readers with challenging, sometimes confronting, but always original stories to shock, outrage, entertain and redefine the comic reading experience. Find out more about SCAR at their website: www.weirdwildart.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Jana Stewart is a proud Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman from North-West Victoria, and a mother to Jude and Ari. Jana is the youngest First Nations woman to be elected in Federal Parliament, and the first Aboriginal Labor Senator for Victoria. Jana speaks with Matoc Achol and Vico Taban Aquilino Wani about why we should vote Yes for the Referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lidia Thorpe is a Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung mother, grandmother, activist, and politician. She is an Independent Senator for Victoria and was the first Aboriginal Senator from Victoria. Lidia speaks with Gabriel D'Angelo about why we should vote No for the Referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Caldwell is the Artistic Director for Europa! Europa Film Festival, a festival dedicated to showing the best of European cinema. He does this alongside being a film critic for the ABC Afternoons. Thomas and Persephone discuss the Europa! Europa Film Festival, its lineup of films and what it actually takes to program a film festival. They also discuss Everything, Everywhere All At Once and its impact on Hollywood cinema. If you want more information on Europa! Europa Film Festival you can head to their website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leader of the Victorian Greens and Member for Northern Metropolitan Region Samantha Ratnam discusses her fight for an anti-racist Victoria, a climate-safe future and affordable housing for all of us. 3ZZZ provides an independent, alternative, and local voice in the media. Join 3ZZZ as a member and volunteer at www.3zzz.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Liberal Senator for Victoria Jane Hume (Shadow Minister for Finance, the Public Service and Special Minister of State) discusses the 'wisdom of crowds' and how the more diverse voices we have around the decision-making table, the better the outcomes of those decisions, and the importance of diverse media to Government, particularly in Victoria. 3ZZZ provides an independent, alternative, and local voice in the media. Join 3ZZZ as a member and volunteer at www.3zzz.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberal Senator Dr Matthew Bach (Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Child Protection and Youth Justice, and Youth Affairs) discusses the strength of diversity in Government and the media, the growing importance of culturally appropriate mental and other health services, and the growing costs of living. 3ZZZ provides an independent, alternative, and local voice in the media. Join 3ZZZ as a member and volunteer at www.3zzz.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Labour candidates Mike Williams (Brunswick) and Anthony Cianflone (Pascoe Vale) announce additional support for 3ZZZ and discuss how diverse media and representation is important in their electorates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harpreet is an environmental engineer and lecturer by trade. He is also the treasurer for Sikh Temple, Siri Guru Nanak Darbar. He is a passionate educator with a particular interest in climate change. Dilpreet and Harpreet discuss climate change, specifically how it affects multicultural communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CW (Content warning): Discussions of the Tigray War Daniel came to Australia when he was 5-years old. He has dedicated his life to activism and youth work. Dilpreet and Daniel speak about the genocide in Tigray and its lack of media attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Persephone talked with Mark and David from HWPL. Heavenly culture, world peace and restoration of light is an organisation seeking peace on Earth. The two discussed the history of the organisation and what it is doing to achieve its self-titled goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily grew up in a low socio-economic family. She was able to access primary, secondary and tertiary education through scholarships. Emily and Dilpreet discuss the gaps in addressing barriers surrounding those in low socio-economic backgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dilpreet spoke to President of the Incubate Foundation, Charmaine Hunzwi. Charmaine weighs in on the events of the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and talks about things that could have been done better to address multicultural Australians' issues. You can find the Incubate Foundation on: Facebook Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Persephone sat down with Boudene Hauraki, an accomplished youth worker from the Centre for Multicultural Youth. Boudene has recently begun work on the CMY's Youth-led Unit, a new branch of the organisation. Persephone and Bou discuss the importance of giving young, multicultural people leadership opportunities and what the future for CMY looks like. You can find the CMY here: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Persephone was joined by Zulya Kamalova (The Boite's Director) and Ellen Chan (The Boite's Marketing Officer and Portfolio Project Co-ordinator) to discuss the organisation's events for the year. They also discussed the power of music in bringing people together and what music will look like in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we feature the Victorian State Director for Settlement Services International, Sonia Vignjevic. Persephone and Sonia discuss the importance of culture and media in resettlement and talk about SSI do to help resettle people all across Australia. You can find SSI on: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Persephone sat down with the Co-CEOs of Multicultural Arts Victoria, Zii Nzira and Andy Miller. In this interview, the three discuss the power of art to end bigotry, what's going on at MAV this year and what the future of art looks like. You can find MAV on: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we feature the amazing Peter Khalil, the recently re-elected member for Wills here in Melbourne. As a Labor MP, Mr. Khalil holds strong opinions on multiculturalism, diversity and equality. Him and our Engagement Coordinator, Persephone, spoke together about the importance of multiculturalism in politics and how change can be created. You can find Peter Khalil MP on his: Facebook Twitter Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.