Friday On My Mind is hosted by Craig Francis
Michael Hoyle, from Limoncellos Cafe and Restaurant in Sandringham, talks to Craig Francis about some of the current issues facing our local cafes and restaurants in finding staff and managing around delivery interruptions and recurrent price hikes. Always upbeat despite the current challenges, Michael also updates us on what is coming up in Sandringham Village over the coming months.
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Bunurong Elder Uncle Mike Edwards talks to Craig Francis about his younger days of being forcibly separated from his family and brought to Melbourne with his siblings. Uncle Mike also discusses what he hopes for from National Reconciliation Week and beyond, and the work of the Bunurong Land Council in helping the Bunurong culture and language to thrive.
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Zoe Daniel, newly elected Independent member for Goldstein, talks to Craig Francis about the emotions of election night, the first two weeks after being elected, and what’s on the agenda between now and Parliament’s first sitting in Canberra.
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Howard Kimber from ‘Fight Back’ self defence talks to Craig Francis about his work in teaching women and girls the basics of how to defend themselves and increasing their confidence to be able to put their training into practice.
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Jessica Watson Thorp talks to Craig Francis about our very own local Bayside art community and how people can explore their creative skills via painting and drawing, regardless of experience or expertise. Jessica explains the options for people to come along as part of a group of friends (with optional wine and cheese!) or on their own for some one
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Nayran Tabiei from ‘Flavours of Syria’ and Janine Lawrie from the Social Enterprise ‘Space2b’ talk to Craig Francis about their work with those new to our country. Nayran relates her story of her family escaping war in Syria and having their boat sunk by people smugglers, their time on Christmas Island as refugees, and her sheer joy and gratitude for
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