Outstanding Migrant Women

Outstanding Women is a series of interviews recorded with women from culturally and professionally diverse backgrounds covering remarkable journeys of resilience, courage, determination and celebration of the human spirit.

The interviews are recorded in English and are welcome to be played on any community radio program.

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Dr Ann Mihkelson, PhD

Estonia

Dr Ann Mihkelson is Editor of Chemistry Australia, the professional journal of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for which she received a citation. Ann has published three textbooks, an autobiograpy, and appeared in over 60 publications on chemical education.

Interview: Irena Grant, World Music Radio, Launceston

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Dana Popovich

Serbia, educated in former Yugoslavia

Dana Popvich works in ethnic social welfare. A strong advocate for the role of migrant women, refugees, ethnic childcare, multicultural aged care and against domestic violence, Dana has been honoured many times for her outstanding contribution to community services in WA.

Interview: Dorothy Psaila-Savona, 6EBA, Perth

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Nurcihan Ozturk

Turkey

A longstanding volunteer assisting the Turkish community, Nurcihan Ozturk rose to prominence in the Union Movement as a State and Federal Representative.

Interview: Irena Stumbras, The Pulse, Geelong

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Monica Hein

Germany

Broadcaster and author of autobiographical novel The Secret.

Interview: Cristina Descalzi, 5EBI, Adelaide

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Ruth Palmani

Philippines

Educator, billingual consultant, and community services officer, Ruth is a former broadcaster with Radio DYKR, Philippines and holds a Master’s Degree in Education: English as a Second Language.

Interview: Mary Wellington, 4EB, Brisbane

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Katharina Fehringer

Germany and Philippines

A music teacher, performing classical guitarist and violinist. Katharina is a member of the Netherlands Guitar Orchestra and regularly tours throughout Europe. In addition to her music, she also campaigns against child abuse. Katharina was awarded Young Australian of the Year for the Northern Territory in 2007.

Interview: Kallam Murray, Radio Larrakia, Darwin

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This project was sponsored by 6EBA in Perth and compiled by the NEMBC Women’s Committee. Thank you to TAFE Tasmania for editing and sound production support.