Outstanding women in ethnic broadcast audio interviews
Author: CBOnline | Source: CBOnline | Date: 26-08-08
Ten years after its inception, the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC) Women's Committee decided to publicise the stories of six outstanding migrant women in 2006.
The result is a CD of interviews recorded with women from culturally and professionally diverse backgrounds, sharing their successes and many challenges, stemming from their experiences of migration. Completed with the support of the NEMBC Women's Committee, the CD was sponsored by 6EBA 95.3fm and World Radio in Perth.
Members of the Women's Committee (2005-2007) include Judith Ventic - NT (convener), Dana Popovich WA, Irena Grant TAS, Irena Stumbras VIC, Irene Blaydon QLD, Christina Descalzi SA, Agnes Polese NSW and Joelle
Vandermensbrugghe ACT. Interviewers were Irena Grant, World Music Radio, TAS, Dorothy Psaila-Savona 6EBA WA, Irena Stumbras, The Pulse VIC, Christina Descalzi, 5EBI fm SA, Mary Wellington, 4Ebfm, QLD and Kallam Murray Radio Larrakia, NT.
The following stories display remarkable journeys of resilience, courage, determination and celebration of the human spirit. The interviews are
recorded in English and are welcome to be played on any radio program.
Dr Ann Mihkelson, PHD - Sydney University
Estonian Background
Dr Ann Mihkelson is Editor of Chemistry Australia, the professional journal of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for which she recieved a citation. Published three textbooks, an autobiograpy, appeared in over 60 publications in chemical eduation
Dr AnnMihkelson interviewed by World Music Radio's Irina Grant (Launceston, TAS) MP3 Format - 7.22MB
Dana Popovich
Serb background, educated in the former Yuguoslavia
Dana Popvich works in ethnic social welfare. A strong advocate for the role of migrant women, refugees, ethnic childcare, multicultural aged care and against domestic violence. Honoured many time for her outstanding contribution to community services in WA, she has been awarded a lifetime membership from the NEMBC.
Dana Popvich interviewed by 6EBA's Dorothy Psaila-Savona (Perth, WA) MP3 Format - 10.7 MB
Nurcihan Ozturk
Turkish background
A longstanding volunteer assisting the Turkish community, Nurcihan Ozturk rose to prominence in the Union Movement as a State and Federal Representative.
Nurcihan Ozturk interviewed by The Pulse's Irena Dana Stumbras (Geelong, VIC) MP3 Format - 8.92 MB
Monica Hein, Broadcaster
German Backround
Author of autobiographical novel The Secret
Monica Hein interviewed by 5EBI FM's Cristian Descalzi (Adelaide, SA) MP3 Format - 7.72 MB
Ruth Palmani, Master in Education ESL
Phillipines Backround
Educator, billingual consultant, community services officer, migrant employment services, DIMIA and recuitment of multicultural foster carers. A former broadcaster with Radio DYKR, Phillipines.
Ruth Palmani interviewed by 4EB FM's Mary Wellington (Brisbane, QLD) MP3 Format - 7.38MB
Katharina Fehringer, Young Australian of the Year 2007 for Northern Territory
German/Phillipino Background
A music teacher, and performing classical guitarist and violinist. As a member of the Netherlands Guitar Orchestra, Katharina toured Europe. In addition to her music, she also campaigns against child abuse.
Katharina Fehringer Interviewed by Darwin's Radio Larrakia's Kallam Murray (NT) MP3 Format - 5.73MB
For more information or a copy of the full CD please contact the NEMBC office
on 9486 9549 or women@nembc.org.au
