Project Difference

In this episode, I interview Tom Drury, who skateboarded from Melbourne to Cairns in order to raise money to build a Skate Park in Laos. Tom talks about what inspired him to raise money to build a Skate Park, how a Skate Park in Laos would provide a safe place for people to skate, and some of the ups and downs of skateboarding across the East coast of Australia.

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Background Music is by: Timmoor from Pixabay, Autum Rain.

This episode is about how charities in Australia have been making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, we’ll hear from a Melbourne based Charity called "Alex Makes Meals," about how they have been supporting front-line workers as well as some of the most vulnerable people in Victoria. Then we’ll hear from a charity based in Darwin in the Northern Territory called "Kindness Shake" about how they have been supporting international university students and temporary visa holders. And finally, we’ll hear about an initiative based in Sydney called, "Help Out Hospo," which was established to support Hospitality workers who had been impacted by the pandemic.

Show Notes:

Alex Makes Meals Interview: 1.03 - 21.12 min

Kindness Shake Interview: 21.32 - 39.38 min

Help Out Hospo Interview: 40.01 - End min

If you would like to find out more about the Charities mentioned in this episode, feel free to click on the links below:

Alex Makes Meals

Kindness Shake

Help Out Hospo

Thanks to the guests of this episode for being on the show: Alex Dekker and Neraj Galagedara from Alex Makes Meals, Catherine and Sunny Liu from Kindness Shake, and Jason Jelicich from Help Out Hospo.

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Background Music: Timmoor from Pixabay. Autum Rain

Picture by: Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay

Podcast Producer/Show Host: Peter J Salvador.

In this episode we learn about an intercultural and multicultural cafe in Ballarat called ‘A Pot of Courage’ and how the cafe has made a difference in their community. First, we’ll hear from Shiree Pilkinton, the founder and Coordinator of the Cafe. Then, we’ll hear from the Kitchen and Cafe Manager, Lilly Wright. And Finally, we’ll hear from Nyibol Deng, the owner of a small business called ‘A Tuk’ which is associated with the Cafe and makes homewares and accessories.

If you would like to find out more about A Pot of Courage Cafe you can go to https://apotofcourage.com.au/ . Follow them on Facebook by clicking here, or on Instagram by clicking here.

Also, please note that their book, 'It Takes Courage: Sharing Secret Recipes and Stories from Our Homelands' is currently out of stock. However, there may be more available later this year.

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Top Picture (from L to R): Jenni (kitchen-hand), Shiree Pilkinton (Founder), Lilly Wright (Kitchen and Cafe Manager), Rishna (Chef), Stefi (Barista). Bottom Picture on left: Nyibol Deng (Owner of the small business 'A Tuk')

Podcast Producer/Host: Peter J Salvador