Rewriting the Narrative from Western Sydney. Serial Others: Australia’s Shifting Out-Groups. Who Gets to Feel at Home?

This episode unpacks how feelings of home, safety, and belonging are not just emotional experiences—but powerful political constructions. Through media examples, political rhetoric, and Australia’s long history of shifting “others,” we explore how narratives shape national identity, amplify fear, and reinforce who gets to belong. We also spotlight grassroots storytelling movements from Western Sydney that challenge stereotypes and reclaim agency, showing how communities can rewrite the boundaries of belonging from the ground up. This episode was inspired by the Insight migration TV show on the Special Broadcasting Service