voicesofwomen's podcast

Short stories, monologues, conversations and new music. Who we are, and what we can become.

47. Once Upon a Time in Dubbo 05/09/2024

47. Once Upon a Time in Dubbo Dubbo. Once upon a time in Dubbo, women went walking. Podcast created as part of 'Dubbo Connection' on Tubba-Gah (maing) Wiradjuri Country supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Future Drought Program. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Studio 138 Director Erifili Davis with Composer and Musician Elizabeth Jigalin. Participants, writers and readers: Shannon Barnes, Val Clark, Kalina Davis, Annette Ferguson, Suzie Foran, Akriti Shah and Camilla Ward. Recorded at ArtClub Dubbo and in Sydney. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31208702

46. Car Versus River 05/09/2024

46. Car Versus River In Dubbo, cars rule. Or do they? Podcast created as part of 'Dubbo Connection' on Tubba-Gah (maing) Wiradjuri Country supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Future Drought Program. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Studio 138 Director Erifili Davis with Composer and Musician Elizabeth Jigalin. Participants, writers and readers: Shannon Barnes, Val Clark, Kalina Davis, Annette Ferguson, Suzie Foran, Akriti Shah and Camilla Ward. Recorded at ArtClub Dubbo and in Sydney. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31208472

45. We Live Here in Dubbo 05/09/2024

45. We Live Here in Dubbo This place. Where we live. Podcast created as part of 'Dubbo Connection' on Tubba-Gah (maing) Wiradjuri Country supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Future Drought Program. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Studio 138 Director Erifili Davis with Composer and Musician Elizabeth Jigalin. Participants, writers and readers: Shannon Barnes, Val Clark, Kalina Davis, Annette Ferguson, Suzie Foran, Akriti Shah and Camilla Ward. Recorded at ArtClub Dubbo and in Sydney. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31208457

44. The Narration of an Optic 05/09/2024

44. The Narration of an Optic Dubbo. I never knew I was blind to the beauty of the ordinary. I never knew my soul could dance. I never knew I would be part of the narration of an optic, as we walk in a shared space. Podcast created as part of 'Dubbo Connection' on Tubba-Gah (maing) Wiradjuri Country supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Future Drought Program. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Studio 138 Director Erifili Davis with Composer and Musician Elizabeth Jigalin. Participants, writers and readers: Shannon Barnes, Val Clark, Kalina Davis, Annette Ferguson, Suzie Foran, Akriti Shah and Camilla Ward. Recorded at ArtClub Dubbo and in Sydney. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31208237

43. Sheets of Paperbark 05/08/2024

43. Sheets of Paperbark Newcastle. Sheets of Paperbark. Archives of the years gone by, in files packed away. Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh. Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31192827

42. Alex on Auckland 05/08/2024

42. Alex on Auckland Newcastle. Walking the streets, finding the portrait mural of Alex Walsh by Inari Meyers dominating Auckland Street. Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh. Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31191917

41. Snake Pines, Monkey Trails and Belonging 05/08/2024

41. Snake Pines, Monkey Trails and Belonging Newcastle. Did my sense of familiarity betray me? Would I have been braver with the choices I made? Is what I'm seeing real? Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh. Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31191877

40. Free Roaming Diamonds and Pearls 05/08/2024

40. Free Roaming Diamonds and Pearls Newcastle. The pavement trees locked down in Auckland Street look longingly at the shining pearls and shimmering diamonds roaming free in the park. Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh. Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31191832

39. The Last Steam Train Outta Newy 05/08/2024

39. The Last Steam Train Outta Newy Newcastle. As the last steam train pulls out of Newy Station, Suzie wishes she was anywhere but on it. Podcast created and recorded at Newcastle Writers Festival Storymaking Workshop on Awabakal Country in The Watt Space Gallery, supported by WHiP Collective of Women Artists. Facilitated by Voices of Women Artistic Director Lliane Clarke and Madhullikaa Singh. Participants, writers and readers: Sharon Allibone, Ellen Auriac, Jessica Baker, Fiorella Carrera, Anne Evers, Edilia Ford, Casey Gray, Kellie Hackney, Maggie Hall, Kate Portier, Karly Robinson, Lilibeth Sta-Maria, Suzanne Stephens Warren, Tonia Weaver, Merran Winchester, Leanne Wright, Kirsten Campbell and Linda King. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/31191817

38. The Sounds of North Wagga Wagga 11/07/2023

38. The Sounds of North Wagga Wagga 'Once upon a time in North Wagga, there was a dog. He wasn't a very big dog but he didn't know that. What was this place before? It's twin rode in on a beast made of time.' A sound story created on Wiradjuri Country in North Wagga WaggaPresented by Voices of Women Artistic Director: Lliane Clarke Sound: Elizabeth Jigalin Facilitators: Saasha McMillan and Haya Arzidin Thank you to Aunty Cheryl Penrith and North Wagga Community Hall. Supported by NSW Government Office for Regional Youth/Create NSW, Eastern Riverina Arts and Oddball Theatre. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/28539176

37. Jinn in a well 09/11/2023

37. Jinn in a well Read by actor Hasitha Adhikariarachchi and recorded for Embellishment at KXT Broadway. Written by Madhavi Ashok from Chennai, India, who lives in Melbourne with her partner. Her interest in women’s issues steered her into international development and humanitarian work with UNICEF in India, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Namibia, and New York. Her non-fiction piece titled The Crossing was published in SBS Voices. Two short stories were published in ‘The Bombay Review’. She also released a short story collection titled ‘Demon on Fire and Other Stories’ in 2021. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/27998064

36. Observance 09/11/2023

36. Observance Read by actor Hasitha Adhikariarachchi and recorded for Embellishment at KXT Broadway. Written by Suzi Mezei, a Sri Lankan born Australian writer who lives on lands traditionally owned by the people of the Kulin Nations. Suzi's work is published in Australia and overseas in journals and anthologies and she is the recipient of writing prizes. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/27998007

31. Down the Beach 03/27/2023

31. Down the Beach "Me and my dad used to go down the beach before the sun rose. It was still dark. We’d walk down and start a fire." Artist and proud Gumbaynggirr woman Yaara Straede tells a story of two important people in her family. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26349792

35. Life is Messy! 03/11/2023

35. Life is Messy! "I look out the window and see the light coming in. It gives me strength and hope - of a new day." Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Penny Stadhams. Read by Di Bird. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26196504

34. That Seventies Hat 03/11/2023

34. That Seventies Hat "These days people don’t know how to enjoy themselves!" Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Rebecca Stadhams. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26196486

33. The Teapot and the Sea Turtle 03/11/2023

33. The Teapot and the Sea Turtle A precious family moment comes with a cup of tea and Ngarlaa, sea turtle in Gumbaynggirr language. Written by Gumbaynggirr Elder Michele Donovan and read by Di Bird. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26196441

32. The Pink Wig 03/11/2023

32. The Pink Wig When Mum goes out, the kids are in charge! Written by Monica Bognar, with assistance from Blue Bird Disability Support Services. Read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Music by Elizabeth Jigalin, Composer in Residence. Recorded at Macksville CWA in a workshop series supported by Shoretrack, Jaanymili Bawrungga, Multicultural NSW and Holiday Break Program Office of Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26196432

30. The Masked Warrior and Her Familiar 03/09/2023

30. The Masked Warrior and Her Familiar "The only way to be taken seriously is to be fine about it." Written by Raquel Rebolledo and read by Lucy Heffernan, Actor in Residence Storytelling Workshop Program, in collaboration with Shopfront Arts Coop. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26171904

29. Goin' for Breakfast 03/08/2023

29. Goin' for Breakfast "She’s not going to turn up. Where will I wait? Don’t cry! But I know I’m going to!" Wandiwandandian Wodi Wodi Jerrinja Elder Sharlene Cruickshank shares the joy of reconnecting with family. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26171859

28. Under the Lighthouse 03/08/2023

28. Under the Lighthouse "Over the wall, under the lighthouse, was just mine and Dad’s. ‘Baaliba waraapiya’ he called it, ‘our harbour’." Written and read by Nicole Smede, a multi-disciplinary artist of Worimi and European descent and Writer in Residence, Shoalhaven Storytelling Workshop. Recorded at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26171730

27. Bro, why aren't you with someone hotter? 03/08/2023

27. Bro, why aren't you with someone hotter? Out on an incredible date, Emmy is felled by a comment shouted from a passing car. Written and read by Emily O'Brien. Recorded at Wagga Wagga Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26171685

25. Travesty 03/06/2023

25. Travesty Trevor, Travis or Troy? A job interview plunges Sally into a conundrum. Written and read by Sally Jackson. Recorded at Wagga Wagga Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26136744

24. Plant my Breath 03/06/2023

24. Plant my Breath A tiny lemon myrtle seedling brings Wendy back to earth. Written and read by Wendy Chilton. Recorded at Wagga Wagga Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26136717

23. Dragon Lady Tash Shimpf 03/06/2023

23. Dragon Lady Tash Shimpf What happens when the school holidays have started and you can't face your laptop? Written by Saasha McMillan and read by Tash Shimpf. Recorded at Wagga Wagga Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26136699

22. Dragon Lady Saasha McMillan 03/06/2023

22. Dragon Lady Saasha McMillan What happens when the school holidays have started and you can't face your laptop? Written and read by Saasha McMillan. Recorded at Wagga Wagga Gallery in a workshop supported by Multicultural NSW Compact program. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/26135670

21. The Little Pearl Box Kalina Davis 10/03/2022

21. The Little Pearl Box Kalina Davis What happens when a nurse steals a little pearl box on the bedside of her elderly patient? Kalina Davis reads her interpretation. Created as part of the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/24564471

21. The Little Pearl Box Vicki Bedingfield 10/03/2022

21. The Little Pearl Box Vicki Bedingfield What happens when a nurse steals a little pearl box on the bedside of her elderly patient? Vicki Bedingfield reads her interpretation. Created as part of the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/24564387

20. Much Panic, Little Disco 10/03/2022

20. Much Panic, Little Disco Overwhelmed with work and too busy to stop, a young woman watches a rising river in flood. Kalina Davis is an emerging First Nations writer and performer, based in Dubbo. She has appeared in several short films, including 5 Days, and was Artist in Residence for the Voices of Women Amplify program in 2022. Kalina’s interest in acting began at a young age, participating in school plays and musicals. Created as part of the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/24564336

19. The Book 10/03/2022

19. The Book A young woman finds an old book in a second-hand shop, which changes its story when she holds it in her hand. What destiny will it reveal for her? Kalina Davis is an emerging First Nations writer and performer, based in Dubbo. She has appeared in several short films, including 5 Days, and was Artist in Residence for the Voices of Women Amplify program in 2022. Kalina’s interest in acting began at a young age, participating in school plays and musicals. Created as part of the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/24563949

18. The Tiara 10/03/2022

18. The Tiara Ghosted by her ex, and having to move out, a young woman finds the tiara from her childhood and decides to run her own Kingdom. Georgie Saunders is an emerging Dubbo-based actor and performer. She completed her HSC at St Johns College Dubbo and performs at Studio 138 Not A Dress Rehearsal. She excels in collaborative creative projects and performed in Amplify Voices of Women in 2022. Created as part of the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW. /episode/index/show/voicesofwomen/id/24563877

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