NWMNC’s podcast channel shares conversations and stories from North and West Melbourne that bring the community together. Featuring Chat Man Friday and other local voices, we highlight real experiences, community activities, and shared stories that foster connection, wellbeing, and belonging, supporting men facing barriers to connection, work, or wellbeing, as well as the wider community.
North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre acknowledges the Bunurong and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to Elders past and present.
Season 2 - Ep 15: From Kabul to Melbourne: Sayed Jawed Maqsoodi’s Journey in Media, Community, and New Beginnings.
Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men who live, study, or work in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may help improve your quality of life while enjoying your time in the historic streets of North and West Melbourne.
This is the final episode (Episode 15) of the second season of Chat Man Friday. Our guest is Sayed Jawed Maqsoodi, co-producer of the podcast at the North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre (NWMNC).
In this episode, Sayed shares his journey in the media industry, particularly in television and radio production. Before coming to Australia, he built a long and distinguished career as a journalist in his home country, Afghanistan. He also offers insights into life in Afghanistan and reflects on how it compares with his new life in Australia.
Sayed discusses his efforts to re-establish his media career in Australia and explains how he is working to highlight the achievements, challenges, and contributions of the Afghan community. He also shares his experience volunteering with NWMNC and reflects on his role and contributions to the Chat Man Friday podcast.
11 Jun 2026
Season 2 - Ep 14: From South Sudan to Melbourne: Deng’s Journey of Resilience
Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up tips that may improve your quality of life as you enjoy your time in the historic streets of North and West Melbourne.
This is Episode 14 of Chat Man Friday, Season 2. Our guest today is Deng Ahoi Geng Yum, a resident of Ozanam House. Deng shares his personal journey from his home country, South Sudan, to a culturally different new life in Australia. He speaks about the challenges he has faced over the past 20 years, including culture shock, understanding a new country and its legal system, and the importance of education in building a stable life.
Deng is a member of the men’s group at Ozanam House and the newly established life skills program, Men Out of the Margins. He speaks highly of the human connections he has built and how these relationships will support him as he looks forward to rebuilding his life and exploring new opportunities for a better future.
5 Jun 2026
Season 2 - Ep 13: From Vietnam to Melbourne: Stories of Migration, Community, and Homelessness
Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North and West Melbourne.
This is Episode Thirteen of Season Two of Chat Man Friday, and our guest for the day is Hieu Nguyen, the Wellbeing Officer at the Elizabeth Street Common Ground Building (ESCG). He recalls the first few days he spent after arriving in Australia in 2009. He fondly speaks about his time growing up in Vietnam and working as a tour guide. He also shares insights into Vietnamese culture and its welcoming, relaxed pace of life, and gives a quick guide to the best places to visit in a 10-day trip.
Hieu also shares his beautiful singing voice in a French and Vietnamese love song. He continues by reflecting on the challenges facing people experiencing homelessness and his role at Launch Housing and the Elizabeth Street Common Ground (ESCG). Hieu asks residents of North and West Melbourne to treat people experiencing homelessness with respect and to better understand the daily challenges they face.
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