‘Racism is the wrong target in the housing crisis’
A Melbourne resident has linked recent incidents of racial abuse against migrants to frustration over Australia’s housing crisis, arguing that government policy, rather than...
At The Table: Arun Thomas brings multicultural health into focus
When Arun Thomas found out he had been appointed to Victoria’s Multicultural Health Advisory Committee, his first reaction was simple but powerful: pride.
“There was...
Drowning: The crisis India and Australia can no longer ignore
Drowning does not dominate headlines in the way road accidents or terrorism do. But its toll is staggering.
Every year, tens of thousands of people...
She came to Australia as a dependent. She built a dance school
On a weeknight in Melbourne’s west, while most people are winding down after work, Lalitha Narayanan is just getting started.
She has already finished her...
Australia forgot this Indian history. One man found It.
Manmeet Singh Bedi didn’t expect a family curiosity to turn into a discovery that would rewrite his sense of belonging and challenge what many...
A Melbourne artist stitches memory, holding onto a childhood home
For Melbourne-based artist Abhijit Pal, imagination didn't need toys. It just needed a corner. A quiet space where a shadow could become a kingdom,...
How Singh is taking the tabla on a cross-cultural musical journey
Noted tabla player Bobby Singh lives very close to Byron Bay, which he describes as a “good little spot”—a place from where you can...
The Light We Carry: Diwali’s spirit from India to Australia
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions around the world. But for each family, it has its own special meaning. For Pallavi...
Media training workshop builds skills for community members
A media training workshop has provided members of the Indian community with the practical skills to share their stories effectively. The final session in...
How Sury Soni is building community, one conversation at a time
Every Wednesday at 9 pm, as Victoria winds down, Sury Soni logs on. For one hour, his computer screen becomes a window into a...