In our latest episode we meet Iman of the Islamic Centre Newcastle, Mohammad, who shares with us: the history of the Centre and the essence of the Islamic faith. 

His chat with Bill takes us to an understanding that all faiths share the same principles of Love, Forgiveness and Humility

Stuart McMinn is a descendant of the Dharug and Waka Waka people who works with school students, corporate and public organisations teaching Indigenous culture, dance, spirituality and traditional ways of being. 

Our yarn with Stuart was a blessing, and it is with joy that Geordie and I share the experience with you in Episode Five of Series One (with this episode’s musical introduction being with Chloe Parker from Speers Point).

In this episode, we meet Steve Ripley, a deafblind person and learn about his journey and experiences. Steve is a wonderful communicator and you will value his wisdom, wit, charm and insights. 

Steve helps us understand that access and involvement are as important as inclusion, and shares many enjoyable stories along the way. Also, in our episode Extras, we introduce local band ‘Boycott’ who are currently studying at the Hunter Performing Arts School.

In this episode, Bill speaks with Maree, a woman of short stature.  She tells us her life story starting with being born in a rural NSW town.  

In this episode we meet Stella Umeh and hear her journey (as a person of colour) from Canada, to University in the USA, to the Olympics, to Cirque de’Sole to Newcastle. Stella is a great story teller and her story is timely as the ‘Black Lives Matter’ conversation takes place across the globe. We hope you enjoy meeting Stella as much as Bill and Producer Geordie Anderson  did in her Charlestown home.

Bill Armstrong, a diversity and inclusion advocate and the host of the Talking Inclusion podcast gives an overview and background as to why he started the Hunter Diversity and Inclusion Collective.  He discusses what made him embark on this podcast journey and is joined by podcast enthusiast, music lover and our podcast producer Geordie.