During this episode, Carina speaks with Bihong Wang, President of the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse in Box Hill.

The Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, also known as ABAW, is a volunteer organisation that supports business owners of Asian heritage in the Whitehorse community and beyond. ABAW is also dedicated to passing on cultural traditions, and they are responsible for organising one of Australia’s largest Chinese Lunar New Year Festivals and other Chinese cultural events. Bihong speaks about the work of ABAW, and provides an insight into the organisation of the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

You can get involved with the Asian Business Association here: https://www.abaw.org.au/ 

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

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During this episode, Carina speaks with Greg Male and Daniel Roper from Monash Men’s Shed in Glen Waverley.

Since 2010, the Monash Men’s Shed has provided a space for local men in the community to come together and enjoy a range of activities of interest. As a heath promotions charity, the Shed is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of men in the local community. In the episode, Greg and Daniel speak about the benefits of the Men’s Shed model for men of all ages. They share their own experiences with the Monash Men’s Shed, and speak about how the Shed contributes to the community.

To get involved with the Monash Men’s Shed, visit: https://monashshed.org.au/ 

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

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During this episode, Carina speaks with Belinda Lo, the Director of Legal Services and Principal Lawyer at Eastern Community Legal Centre. 

Eastern Community Legal Centre provides free legal services to people that live, work or study in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Belinda speaks about the importance of community legal services, the scourge of elder abuse in our society, and what people can expect when engaging with a community legal service for the first time.

You can contact Eastern Community Legal Centre for free legal support here: https://eclc.org.au/

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

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During this episode, Carina speaks with Philip Ryan, President of the Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club in Glen Waverley.

The Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to play Australian Rules football. Philip speaks about the positive impact that playing footy can have not just for the players, but for their families too. He discusses the beautiful community that has been created at the Panthers, and how playing football has built the confidence and self-esteem of the players.

You can get involved with the Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club here: https://www.mazenodfc.com.au/panthers-info/panthers 

You can support the Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club by purchasing a ticket in the Toyota Good for Footy raffle here: https://toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au/mazenodfc 

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

Connect with Carina:

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During this episode, Carina speaks with Janine Saligari from Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre in Chadstone. 

Nestled amongst residential houses in Chadstone on Amaroo Street, Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre is a neighbourhood house and op shop that has been providing support and services to local residents in need for over 40 years. Janine speaks about the local programs at Amaroo that make it so special, including their famous Art Gala Night and their community lunches. She also shares the important role that neighbourhood houses like Amaroo have in our community.

You can visit Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre and Op Shop at 34 Amaroo Street in Chadstone, Victoria.

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

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During this episode, Carina speaks with Kevin Maloney from the charity Tackling Leukaemia. Kevin is a Wheelers Hill local, and he has an inspirational story of mateship, the tragedy of leukaemia, community sport, and the power of grassroots organising to make a difference. 

Tackling Leukaemia is a registered charity that aims to increase the level of donation of stem cells from members of the Pasifika and Australian Indigenous communities on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Members of the Pasifika and Australian Indigenous communities often have rare blood types, and stem cells from non-Pasifika and non-Indigenous donors are not usually a suitable match. By boosting the number of Pasifika and Australian Indigenous donors, Tackling Leukaemia is saving lives.

You can register to become a bone marrow donor here: https://strengthtogive.org.au/friendsandfam/ 

Remember when registering to use the identifier – tackling

Thank you to our podcast crew: Emma Poppy Kathryn Hanly, Alma Torriero, Henry Francis Robinson, Hayley Louise Dunstan, Mason Anthony Whaler Leitch, Avril Rosi, Justine Chang, Tahlia Marie Steryos, Rohit Reghunath, Tiera Chrystall and Michael Apostolou.

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Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/carina.garland

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarinaGarlandLabor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarinagarlandmp

All Politics Is Local is a podcast where Carina Garland, the Federal Member for Chisholm, speaks with remarkable locals about their contributions and connections with the community. During each episode Carina will speak with a Chisholm local and will spotlight their impact on the community. 

Connect with Carina:

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