
Diversity Club
Basil Mabuza interviews people that have migrated to Australia. The podcast shares the stories of their home countries, why they moved, their first impressions of Australia, how they settled into the Aussie way of life, how they keep in touch with folks back home, what they miss about their home countries and what they have come to love about their new home.
Episodes
11 episodes
010 - Masimba (Zimbabwe)
After a nearly three-year hiatus, I’m thrilled to be back and share more diversity stories with you!Let me introduce you to Masimba, a gentle and devoted family man who is also a talented photographer. Masimba’s journey is one of persona...
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Episode 10
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58:08

009 - Jassim (India)
This is truly a MUST LISTEN #DiversityStory...Meet Jassim, a family man and aeronautical engineer turned high school teacher. Jassim shares his personal, career and academic highs as well his challenges with strained relationships and f...
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Episode 9
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1:00:06

008 - Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA)
This week I have the distinct pleasure of announcing our partnership with Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA).Tarun Patel, a Case Manager with ROA, shares how this not-for-profit organisation help...
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Episode 8
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16:15

007 - Tarun (Kenya)
This week we have a special guest, Tarun, as well as a BIG announcement.Tune in to this week's episode and listen to how this accountant with great people skills went from spotting Africa's Big Five to becoming a Case Manager for an org...
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Episode 7
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18:46

PT001 - Starving
A Penny for your Thoughts...Today's thought is starving. When you relocate to Australia, usually you and your family have sacrificed greatly to buy the air ticket. Add to that the cost of education, accommodation and general upkeep, the...
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Episode 1
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1:52

006 - Uma (India)
Meet our guest of the week, Uma.Uma, a teacher from the manufacturing and IT hub of India, Pune, shares her #DiversityStory. Starting off her career at a Waldorf school in India and travelling to Brisbane for her Masters. Uma talks abou...
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Episode 6
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27:30

005 - Dexter (Zimbabwe)
Meet Mechanical Engineer, Dexter, this week's guest.Dexter, originally from Zimbabwe, is a charming, charismatic and caring young man! He followed a path similar to his older brother moving to South Africa then immigrating to Australia....
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Episode 5
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33:10

004 - Simba (Zimbabwe)
Meet our guest of the week, Simba.Simba, a father of three from Zimbabwe shares his migrant story that took him to South Africa and then Australia. Simba also talks about how he overcame the deaths of his parents whilst in high school a...
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Episode 4
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34:51

003 - Denise (England)
Meet our guest of the week, Denise.Denise, a mother of three from South Ockendon, Essex, England, shares her Australian story. From what she thought Oz was like to her experiences within the states she stayed in. Enjoy the ...
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Episode 3
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26:50
