Perth Dialogues

In this conversation, Suresh Rajan shares about his work in the multicultural, health and Aboriginal affairs advocacy sphere.

Suresh has been involved in the advocacy space for well over 30 years with strong experience as president or board member for a range of disability and ethnic community organisations.

Sergio Famiano is an expert in Town Planning and leader in the planning and delivery of complex projects. In this conversation, Sergio shares why Perth needs to include Light Rail Transit in its public transportation mix along with Heavy Rail and Bus system to fully serve Perth's growing current and future needs.

https://sergiofamiano.com/

Maria arrived in Australia 35 years ago as a refugee from Afghanistan. Maria has a long experience helping Afghan communities through her interpreting work in 5 languages. As a result of her own personal, family and her community experiences, she is deeply committed to social and societal justice issues. Maria started 'AFG Young Leaders' to develop and hold regular gatherings that fostered intergenerational exchange of knowledge and culture between members of the Afghan community.

https://www.yourcounsellor.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/AFGyoungleadersCETI/

Cema is a champion of mentoring migrants in all facets of their settlement journey. Cema started 'Immigrant Business Networking Association' to help migrants set up new businesses and 'My Mind Master' to join their professional careers. Currently, Cema is running her Hypnotherapy business providing individual services to migrant professionals. Outside work, Cema shares about Brazilian love for BBQ with the world.

www.mymindmaster.com

Prakash came to Australia in 2011 as a student studying masters in Professional Accounting. From those days, Prakash has established himself has a specialist in taxation and business advisory services through his accountancy buisness, Vivid Partners. Prakash also set up his registered training organisation, Bright College, in 2012 which has helped 600 students last year achieve their professional success. Outside of work, Prakash enjoys spending time with his young family , keeping fit and lending himself to social causes supporting Nepalese community in WA.

https://www.vividpartners.com.au/

https://www.thebrightcollege.edu.au/

In this conversation, Franco Smargiassi shares his story from coming to Australia as a child and his 70 year journey.

https://www.wamainc.org.au/

In this conversation, Grace Mugabe, share her journey as a young migrant, being an accounting in the mining sector to starting her own business working for the financial empowerment of women. 

Grace is an award-winning Workshop Facilitator, Money Coach and an Accountant.  She also serves on the various NGO boards and is a prolific public speaker. 

https://financiallyempowered.com.au/

Rash Dhanjal is a Kenyan-Australian achieving success across Sales, Business Sales and now in Real Estate.  https://teamrash.com.au/

In this conversation, Tim Benson, the President of Western Australian Multicultural Association and Global Chat Radio talks the two organisations, its vision, works and future strategies to bring various Australian communities together. 

WAMA was started to promote multiculturalism and social cohesion for all members of our community. GCR operates an online radio station and is working to become a community Radio Station,  producing Multicultural Programs for all cultures around the world. 

To fully participate in the political process as an Australian citizen, it is imperitive to know various political parties.  In this conversation, Jacque Holroyd, President of Liberal Democrat WA Party shares her party's beliefs, vision and why any citizen should join the Liberal Democrat Party.