<link>http://planetaudio.co.nz/womens-voices</link> This half hour series features interviews and discussions on matters of interest to women in general and migrant women in particular.  Women working in the community talk to women with shared experiences, to people who can help, to female achievers. Heartfelt and empowering discussions about crucial topics in women's lives networking women’s issues, women’s arts and talents. https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_Selma.mp3 Rezwan speaks with Mary Gray and counsellor Estelle Mendhelson about the counselling and support services available through an organisation with special focus on home and family. Selma, a client and member speaks of her experiences that drove her to counselling and the support she received through the organisation. First b'cast 2005 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_Refuge Supportline.mp3 Are you living with violence? If you have concerns about being controlled and isolated by your partner, threatened and in need of someone to talk to you can call Women’s Refuge Supportline and the Domestic Violence Centre. Fiona MacDonald talks to Rezwan about the value of breaking the isolation and talking to someone about your concerns. Ph 0800 733 843 First b’cast 2005 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_WomensCentre.mp3 Rezwan speaks with Kathy McCullough and Sue Hohaia of the North Shore Women’s Centre. They describe the services they provide for free or very low costs in support of migrant and refugee women: a free legal service, counselling and courses including on eating disorders, returning to the workforce and processors for transformation. First b’cast 2006 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_Playcentre1.mp3 Theresa Liu, President of the Tamaki Playcentre Movement introduces us to the Playcentre Movement. At Playcentre parents and children learn together. Parents can gain an accredited qualification in Early Childhood Education and also learn how best to work (and play) with their kids in an inclusive setting. First b’cast 2006 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_MigrantStory.mp3 Mehta Paul tells her migration story. She came alone, loved the cooler climate, the efficiencies of systems and the chances for achieving her goals. She took low wage jobs, but studied and found rewarding work once her language skills were adapted. Mehta tells Rezwan about the challenges and achievements. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_AgeConcern2.mp3 Chris Frew from Age Concern outlines the wonderful services provided by the not-for-profit organisation: An accredited visiting service that reduces isolation and connects the elderly to the community. A financial management service for those finding banking and bill payment too difficult. Several health services that attend to the needs of older citizens. First b’cast 2006 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_EnviroRefugees.mp3 Asoka and Kirin discuss reports on global warming and suggestions from UK officials that it is time to recognise those effected by rising seas as environmental refugees Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_AgeConcern1.mp3 Rezwan speaks with Chris Frew of Age Concern about the services they offer for Elders and those supporting elderly people. She focuses on elder abuse and describes the circumstances where this may arise. Age Concern takes time to explore each person's story and looks for remedies. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_ACC HeidiSuyan.mp3 Heidi Shuyan of the Accident Compensation Corp explains how ACC works for NZ residents and for visitors. If you have an accident you will encounter ACC as part of your medical treatment, rehabilitation and recovery support. First b'cast 2007 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_WINZmigrant.wav Rezwan talks with Sally coordinator of the migrant and refugee support unit for those seeking employment and on an employment benefit. Language and skills developments are available. This discussion covers valuable information for those wanting to move into work. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_EthnicAffairs.mp3 Joan and Rezwan catch up with Fazila Raza, Advisor with the Office of Ethnic Affairs (now Office of Ethnic Communities). She explains her role in reporting to government and non-government agencies on ways in which policies might be responsive to the needs of ethnic communities – in cultural, political, family and community life. First b’cast 2007 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_Playcentre2.mp3 Playcentre is a place of learning for parents, care-givers and children. Theresa Liu explains how workshops are provided in first aid for the care of children, story telling using books from many languages, working with materials and tools, how adults can interact with helping agencies and deal with regulations and how together all parties can learn integrated social behaviour. First b’cast 2007 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_MoneyMngmnt.mp3 Jenny and Asoka talk about the challenges of living on a budget and come up with a range of ideas and reference a few sites to visit to help manage your money. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_FireFighter.mp3 Linda McKew, one of NZ’s sixty women firefighters talks about her time in the service, about attending fires, motor vehicle crashes, chemical emergencies and about the Fire Service education for fire prevention. You can learn more about fire prevention in your language under the Kiwi Way on this site. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV20399.mp3 Women's Voices team, Kiran, Asoka and Jenny,all migrant women, ask what the connections are between food and culture, food and religions. First broadcast July 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV20882.mp3 Kiran and Asoka examine the issues faced by older migrants coming to New Zealand. First broadcast July 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV21568.mp3 Asoka, Kiran and Jenny talk about going back to studies. Many migrants are well qualified, but have to study again to succeed. How do they do it? First broadcast July 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV21446.mp3 Women's Voices team discuss how food habits are affected by migration. Discovering new foods, finding old favourites, maintaining good nutrition. First broadcast Aug 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV19444.mp3 Farida and Sheila talk with Mehevish and her sisters about how they escaped abuse at home using the New Zealand legal system. First broadcast Feb 2006 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV19387.mp3 Hear Dr. Madhu Chatterji talk about the agency that deals especially in health issues facing South East Asian migrants. First broadcast Nov 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV21868.mp3 Asoka, Kiran and Jenny talk about arranged marriages. First broadcast Nov 2007 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV205IntWom09_20090318221430.mp3 Asoka speaks of some of the initiatives and celebrations ans speaks to Kamil Lakshman, a woman lawyer from Wellington, and to Shila Nair from Shakti. First broadcast March 2009 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV22726.mp3 Asoka talks to woman firefighter Linda McQuay about keeping the family safe from fire in the home. They talk about cooking, heating, children, prevention and emergency responses. First broadcast Aug 2008 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV22343.mp3 Angela Yatri works for ESOL Advisory Services. She tells Women's Voices that English skills are very important when finding and keeping jobs and talks about the available support services. First broadcast April 2008 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV21883.mp3 Fadumo Ahmed talks about her journey from refugee to community leader. First broadcast April 2008 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV0060_20081118220247.mp3 Longtime CAB worker and executive member, Joan Lardner-Rivlin talks with Rezwan Pashmi about the free support offered by CAB offices nationwide, including legal information and multi-lingual services. First broadcast Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV22970_20081201102544.mp3 Asoka talks to Odetta Ntezicimpa, a Burundi refugee about her journey to New Zealand, her settlement and successes including her founding of the Mobile Driving School. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV204PWong_20090318220606.mp3 Asoka speaks to Hon. Pansy Wong, the newly appointed Minister of Women's Affairs and Minister of Ethnic Affairs about who she is, her journey to parliament and what her vision is for ethnic people and women in particular. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_WorkplaceEnglish.mp3 Kirin and Asoka talk with Angela Yatri ESOL advisor for the Auckland region. Migrants with great skills and strengths who do speak English often struggle to understand NZ English and make themselves understood. Angela speaks about the need to breach a language gap which includes understanding local work culture, vocabulary, pronunciation and the language for special settings – e.g. customer services. First b’cast 2009 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_WinterBlues.mp3 Coming from very different climates some migrants find winter here depressing. Jenny and Asoka talk about seasonal mood changes and ways of dealing with such moods. They look at habit changes, other ways of using our time and lifting our spirits. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_LanguageLine.mp3 Finding information is central to settling in NZ. Language Line is a phone service set up to help remove the barriers to accessing information from government agencies. Diana Clark of Language Lines explains how the service works. Interpretation services are offered for 60 agencies in 44 languages. First b’cast 2009 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/WV_SafetyIssues.mp3 Jessica Phaung, Police Liaison officer talks about keeping safe when shopping – looking after your handbag, avoiding exposure to thieves in the retail setting and keeping an eye open for threatening behaviour. Keeping safe in your car when driving. Also tips for retailers for preventing theft including street visibility and shop layout. First b’cast 2009 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:02:00 +1200