‘Walk in 3 Worlds’ idea started its life as a poem. Written by Greg Dodge, sixth generation convict descendant in 2019, about the life journey observation and stories of Kitch Wesche. He was initiated into his Samoan village Matai as a Talking High Chief in 2019. Kitch became Taitu’uga named after his grandfather. Kitch and Greg met in 2006, through music, and then together (and separately) developed and ran many diverse community and creative projects. Working together on an innovative two year project (2017-2019), “Empowering Youth To Thrive”, Greg and Kitch then met Yarraka Bayles and her family. Yarraka is an Aboriginal woman with a strong education focus. We wanted to “Come Together” as culturally diverse human beings (Homo Sapiens) to explore Australian true histories, stories, cultures and more through conversations with a range of “Australians” and ask – “What does it mean to be Australian?” Who are we? Where are we all going? Where have we all journeyed to be part of the jigsaw puzzle that is now Australia in the 21st Century. Coming Together Project is proud to host these exciting ‘Walk in 3 Worlds Podcast’ series, featuring 3 diverse ‘world’ backgrounds sharing true Australian Stories about our past, present and future, and to bring us together as one Australia.
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Natalie Lazaroo is a Kristang (creole ethnic group of mixed Portuguese and Malaccan descent) woman originally from Singapore, where growing up Kristang was a constant negotiation of identity, culture, and place, especially as an ethnic minority group.
Greg had the pleasure to interview Byron Bay singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu as the kick off for 2022.
About Uncle Alan Parsons (Hear Uncle Alan on our very first Podcast here) Alan C. Parsons was born in Charleville and has traditional links to the Bidjira/Yiman people in Central Queensland. Alan is a recognised visual artist who was encouraged to explore his talents and discovered a strong cultural affinity to his artistic expression. Alan...
Dr Ray Kerkhove is a professional historian and ethno-historian (accredited through PHAQ), specializing in 19th Century Aboriginal history and culture. He works with several Australian universities, and many heritage and art organisations, Councils and Aboriginal groups. Ray's key interest is reconstructing historic Aboriginal landscapes, lifestyles and technologies. His work in this area has informed thematic...
Born and bred in Shepparton, Victoria, Uncle Shane Charles, a proud Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung man, has worked in the education, justice and cultural heritage sectors, an academic, government advisor and most recently with the City of Melbourne. He also Co-Chairs the Aboriginal Studies and Indigenous Strategies Committee at La Trobe University and...
Western Gugu Yalanji and Birri Gubba songman, Jungaji Troy Brady, has been performing in various bands around the world for the past three decades. Greg Dodge first met Troy (now called Jungaji) in 1995, when he was a vocalist with the hit group ‘Aim for More', as a teenager. Greg was one of his early...
Getano Bann – Singer, Song Writer, Story Teller, Music Therapist GETANO was raised on the banks of the Pioneer River in his home town of Mackay, North Queensland, Australia. Music, dance, storytelling and humour were an influential and integral part of his childhood, growing up in an extended Torres Strait Islander Family. “My Father was...
Aunty Betty McGrady is a Gungarri Traditional Custodian. The traditional tribal lands of the Gunggari stretched over some 8,200 square miles (21,000 km2), taking in the Upper Nebine and Mungallala creeks from Bonna Vonna and Ballon north to Morven and Mungallala (near Mitchell, Queensland). Being raised on the river banks and then moving to Brisbane...
Samoko Okoth is a Kenyan born cultural man and creative musician who has lived in Australia for many years. Samoko has travelled the globe with his music and cultural ambassadorship and he states clearly he is an earth human. Samoko was recently initiated into our First Nations community and is here to serve humanity.
Nick Brodie has a doctorate in late medieval vagrancy law, worked as a field archaeologist, taught at university for a decade, and now writes a growing suite of acclaimed popular histories.
Yarraka Bayles is connected strongly to her culture, an inspirational person, very active in business, community circles and is also a co-host of Walk in 3 Worlds Podcast. Greg Dodge is pleased to interview Yarraka and hear a little bit more of her life journey. Yarraka descends from the Wonnarua and Bundjalung nations of NSW...
We are pleased to release this Episode13 to acknowledge and celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2021. To subscribe to Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Amazon, Stitcher, Android or email podcast platforms – come visit us here or subscribe to any other favourite podcast app – come visit us here Initiatives of Change...
This poem came about from observing the growth and changes of young Kitch from 2007 to today. His passion to learn the customs, stories and language of Samoa.
Greg Dodge is a sixth generation descendant from Charlotte Simpson-Hall who was transported to Australia on the Lady Juliana known as The Floating Brothel.
About Nayef Din. Nayef Din is a British civil engineer who was born in Kuwait but left when a nearby dictator invaded with his tanks. He grew up in north London graduating from Imperial College before starting his career designing buildings, bridges and tunnels. In 2008, he left London for Brisbane. His true passion is...
Around late 2018 I was looking at a new Australian Fifty Dollar ($50) note, as I was curious about who the First Nation person was that I had been seeing since 1995 on the old $50 note. Not that I had many in my possession, by the way. The Reserve Bank of Australia had released...
Peter Forday is a proud Aussie. He is a facilitator and performance coach whose clients are most commonly looking for better ways to engage, develop and inspire others. He is known for his experience, networks, authenticity and expertise in helping clients focus on what matters. He is Non Director Executive and Chair of Multicultural Australia...
Australianitus is the first poem written and performed by Greg Dodge, a sixth generation Australian convict (keep in the loop as his poems are released to the world).
Marama is a Maori singer-songwriter, musician, performer, rapper, mum, grandma and cultural story teller/keeper. We are so honoured to interview Marama and hear about her journey as a Maussie (an Australian Maori).
We are proud to present a poem, "My Mate Dusty", from our Coming Together series, written by Greg Dodge, about his conversations and stories learnt about a First Nations Australian man that he met in West End (Gurilpa/Kurilpa), Queensland. We hope you are moved by the stories that Dusty shared about his journey and his family.