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Refugees On Air

by SYN Media

Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.

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Episodes

  1. Refugees On Air: Episode 7 Season 2

    Sarah chats to Augustin Kadende, who came to Australia as a 10-year-old refugee from Malawi, now, he is running as a candidate for his local council at Hobsons Bay! Augustin is passionate about representing refugees like himself in his community, as well as advocating for lower mortgage rates,...

  2. Refugees on Air: Episode 6 Season 2

    Sarah and Maya chat to Grace Williams, founder of Citizen Tasmania, a filmmaker and a law student. Grace shares her story of growing up in a refugee camp in Ghana, as well as founding Citizen Tasmania, and discussing the big question of how do we engage more people to advocate and learn about...

  3. Refugees on Air: Episode 5 Season 2

    Sarah and Maya interview Ahmad Hakim, founder and co-director of newly established NGO Refugee Voices, created and led by asylum seekers and refugees. Ahmad discusses his experience with tokenism in the Melbourne NGO sectors, as well as Refugee Voice's upcoming inaugral event Moments of Change on...

  4. Refugees on Air: Episode 4 Season 2

    Sarah chats to Mohamed Semra, a Sudanese Politics, Economics and Philosophy student as well as an active advocate in amplifying youth voices. Mohamed has a special interest in supporting young people's talents as well as opening the discussion of mental health within his community. Refugees On…

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  5. Refugees On Air: Episode 3 Season 2

    For World Refugee Day 2020, Syrian twins Sarah and Maya have a chat to Roghayeh 'Rocky' Sadeghi, an Afghani-born refugee, who lived the first ten years of her life in Iran. They discuss her life growing up as an outsider in both Iran and Australia, as well as her passions towards improving girls...

  6. Refugees On Air: Episode 2 Season 2

    Sarah and Maya interview Marella Mourad, a Syrian software student studying at Swinburne University in Melbourne. Marella is a talented musician with a passion for singing in both Arabic and English. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin...

  7. Refugees On Air: Episode 1 Season 2

    To commence the second season, Syrian twins Sarah and Maya invited Syrian refugee and photography student Mark Anton to discuss living in Australia as a young migrant, dealing with the emotional impact of the war and his growing passion for media and photography as he completes his studies at…

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  8. Refugees On Air: Episode 12

    For the season one finale, Syrian twins Sarah and Maya sat down with Taj Aldeeb, a digital media student and Syrian refugee, who hopes to break down stereotypes of refugees through her advocacy work and growing passion for music and acting. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen...

  9. Refugees on Air: Episode 11

    Syrian twins Sarah and Maya interview Egyption Artist Tadros Hanna about his migration to Australia, his passion for artwork and working in the community, as well as starting a new life in a new country. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the...

  10. Refugees on Air: Episode 10

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview Migration Lawyer and Refugee Akuol Garang and discuss her journey to Australia, love for sports, and establishing a migration agency to help other refugees like herself. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of…

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  11. Refugees on Air: Episode 9

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview Policy Professional and Refugee Advocate Jeanine Hourani from Road to Refuge and discuss her journey to Australia, being born stateless and struggling with refugee identity. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People…

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  12. Refugees on Air: Episode 8 LIVE

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya sit down for a live recorded chat with Refugee advocate and Lawyer Fadak Alfayadh to launch her campaign with Road to Refuge, Meet Fadak. Meet Fadak aims to put a human face to the untold stories of resilience and strength in Australia’s refugee community, and the...

  13. Refugees On Air: Episode 7

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview Liberian Refugee and Music Artist and producer Zito Ballo about living in a refugee camp in Ghana for 6 years and continuing on with his passion for music as a 16-year-old foster child in Australia. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land…

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  14. Refugees on Air: Episode 6

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview Afghani Refugee and Author Essan Dileri about his life as an asylum seeker in Australia and his book 'Raised in Conflict: Growing up in Afganistan'. His book is available on Amazon! Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri...

  15. Refugees on Air: Episode 5

    Syrian twins Sarah and Maya interview Somali refugee Abdifatah Ibrahim, a determined student at Latrobe University, graduating with a bachelor of accounting, and sharing his story on a media platform for the first time. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri...

  16. Refugees on Air: Episode 1

    Syrian Twins Maya and Sarah’s first interview with Naba Massad Alfayadh, a refugee from Iraq in her final year of studying Medicine at Monash University. Naba discusses her journey to Australia and her recent work in co-founding programs such as Happy Brains Education. Refugees On Air is recorded...

  17. Refugees on Air: Episode 2

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview actor and producer Tony Le Nguyen, discussing his journey from Vietnam to Australia as a youth, the Australian film industry and his own work in the Vietnamese Youth Production Company. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the...

  18. Refugees on Air: Episode 3

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview their first Syrian guest Karla Medawar, who is an engineering student features in the Beloved Syria Magazine: Considering Syrian Perspectives. Listen to her inspiring and ambitious story regarding her work, studies and journey to Australia. Refugees On Air is...

  19. Refugees on Air: Episode 4

    Syrian Twins Sarah and Maya interview Somali Refugee & Author Abdi Aden, known for his novel ‘Shining: The Story of a Lucky Man’. Abdi is an inspirational youth worker and is very involved with the community, he discusses his journey and his upcoming children’s book. Refugees On Air is recorded…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. Sovereignty was never ceded.

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SYN Media

Produced by Sarah Ghassali

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Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard. Refugees On Air...

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