Read by actor Hasitha Adhikariarachchi and recorded for Embellishment at KXT Broadway. Written by Madhavi Ashok from Chennai, India, who lives in Melbourne with her partner. Her interest in women’s issues steered her into international development and humanitarian work with UNICEF in India, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Namibia, and New York. Her non-fiction piece titled The Crossing was published in SBS Voices. Two short stories were published in ‘The Bombay Review’. She also released a short story collection titled ‘Demon on Fire and Other Stories’ in 2021.

Read by actor Hasitha Adhikariarachchi and recorded for Embellishment at KXT Broadway. Written by Suzi Mezei, a Sri Lankan born Australian writer who lives on lands traditionally owned by the people of the Kulin Nations. Suzi's work is published in Australia and overseas in journals and anthologies and she is the recipient of writing prizes.

"Me and my dad used to go down the beach before the sun rose. It was still dark. We’d walk down and start a fire." Artist and proud Gumbaynggirr woman Yaara Straede tells a story of two important people in her family. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.

"I look out the window and see the light coming in. It gives me strength and hope - of a new day." Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Penny Stadhams. Read by Di Bird. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.

"These days people don’t know how to enjoy themselves!" Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Rebecca Stadhams. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. 

A precious family moment comes with a cup of tea and Ngarlaa, sea turtle in Gumbaynggirr language. Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Michele Donovan and read by Di Bird. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.

When Mum goes out, the kids are in charge! Written by Monica Bognar, with assistance from Blue Bird Disability Support Services. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.

"The only way to be taken seriously is to be fine about it." Written by Raquel Rebolledo and read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program.

"She’s not going to turn up. Where will I wait? Don’t cry! But I know I’m going to!" Wandiwandandian Wodi Wodi Jerrinja Elder Sharlene Cruickshank shares the joy of reconnecting with family. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program.

"Over the wall, under the lighthouse, was just mine and Dad’s. ‘Baaliba waraapiya’ he called it, ‘our harbour’." Written and read by Nicole Smede, a multi-disciplinary artist of Worimi and European descent and Writer in Residence, Shoalhaven Storytelling Workshop. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program.