Wollongong Youth Services

Our Youth Services Expo is just one month away and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Come explore a range of amazing services, each with their own stall ready to chat, share, and support you.
Drop in, connect, and discover opportunities made just for you - don’t miss it! 💬✨

EP 4: Nar Moe’s Story – A Life Between Two Worlds 💫

Nar Moe shares her story of migration from a refugee camp in the North-West of Thailand to Australia, highlighting the realities of starting over at a young age. In this episode, she reflects on the decisions her parents made to create a safer and more hopeful future for their family.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oxjSWJo5HOQiJsFMagWY9?si=4OLUGMv2TvGDAa3XuKfadw

EP 3: Ranim's Story: Walking into a Completely Different World 🌍

Ranim invites us into her journey from growing up in Syria to resettling in a place that felt entirely unfamiliar. This episode captures the emotional and cultural shock of stepping into a new world, especially as a young woman navigating change far from home. With limited English and little understanding of her new environment, she faced the daunting task of navigating school, community, and identity in a completely new world.

Listen now on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6P4H2l3ZDbex8D9yuXJgRE?si=eTSOyRerRkqWsWDABvmE9g

EP 2: Klaw Meh’s Story – The Sacrifices Behind My Story💪

This episode follows the journey of Klaw Meh, a young woman born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her family fled conflict in Myanmar. In school, she struggled to fit in, often feeling isolated and misunderstood, while also trying to balance her cultural identity with the pressure to adapt.

Listen now on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uoHeuHFcojWyc837ESRdZ?si=hnev5x7JQ-S4KpX74fZlGg

🌈✨ PRIDE FORMAL IS 2 WEEKS AWAY✨🌈

Join us June 29 from 5–8pm for a night full of colour, music and celebration 💃🎶

Expect live music, makeup & glitter stations, a best dressed competition, plus stalls and catering to keep the vibes going all night long 💄✨🍓

Dress up, show out, and celebrate Pride with your community 💛 🏳️‍🌈

See you on the dance floor 💖

EP 1: Fatima’s Story: A Place Called Home 🏠

Fatima shares the deeply personal story of her family’s journey from Syria to Australia, leaving behind everything they once knew. In this episode, she reflects on the challenges of starting over in a new country and the emotional weight of loss, displacement, and resilience.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hHafgRT9p3RegaqsUOsAB?si=G6gPIhKrQEuyg-0CjiYbxw



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✨ Launching Our Journeys, Our Stories tomorrow at 4pm. ✨

In honour of Refugee Week and this year’s theme, “A Million Stories,” we’re proud to share voices that reflect strength, resilience, and lived experience 🎙️

Each story matters. Each voice deserves to be heard.
Tune in tomorrow and listen to these beautiful stories.

Kate Rowe will be speaking at Wollongong Libraries on the 16th of June! 🌈

Come along to hear her story & join the conversation. 📣

This event is a part of Pride Connect (18+ event) to celebrate Pride Month.

We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈