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Change the Story

Impact Studios
Australia
Multilingualism
Acknowledgement Of Country
Multiculturalism
First Nations
Social Justice
Public Policy
Community-Led Solutions
Indigenous Sovereignty
First Nations Peoples
Language Revitalization
Colonization
Mental Health Care
Ilocano Language
Ireland
Acknowledge Country In Mother Languages
In Repose (mayu Kanamori Project)

People working to change systems from the ground up — community leaders, researchers, activists and practitioners. Through short series and conversations, you’ll hear big ideas, urgent debates, and practical examples of community-led solutions in action. This podcast was previously called Life's Lottery, and relaunched in 2026 as Change the Story. Produced by UTS Impact Studios.

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In this final episode, we explore what it means to be colonisers on colonised lands.

If we’re migrants from a colonising country like Japan, are our perspectives and connections to First Nations peoples different?

We hear from two Japanese Australi... more

Saying an Acknowledgement in our mother languages inspires us to learn more about First Nations histories and cultures.

But many migrants and new settlers claim that they know little about First Nations ways of doing and being.

How can we work toge... more

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How are languages that have been dormant being revived by First Nations peoples?

We hear from Dr Lachlan McDaniel and Professor Lindon Coombes of the Jumbanna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at UTS about their personal journeys with ... more

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How has English dominance marginalised First Nations knowledges?

We hear from Gudanji/Wakaja author and academic Dr Debra Dank about how Aboriginal people’s expressive practices and deep relationships to Country are being erased.

How can we learn t... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Moors-Mailei
Guest sharing personal language and belonging experiences
Samoan, Samoan diaspora community
Episode: 22. Ethical belonging [My Language My Country]
Mayu Kanamori
Artist and creator of In Repose and related works
Artist (Japan-Australia), creator of In Repose
Episode: 22. Ethical belonging [My Language My Country]
Benjamin Oh
Leader of faith, multicultural and LGBTIQA+ organizations
Episode: 22. Ethical belonging [My Language My Country]
Hassan Gautrawal
Contributor sharing multilingual acknowledgments and language projects
Episode: 22. Ethical belonging [My Language My Country]
Bhuvan Narayan
Contributor providing language-based reflections and community insights
Episode: 22. Ethical belonging [My Language My Country]
Neema Madnani
Speaker sharing personal heritage and perspective on acknowledgement of country
Independent speaker
Episode: 21. Learning Together [My Language My Country]
Sukhmani Khorana
Academic at University of New South Wales in Media and Cultural Studies; social justice advocate
University of New South Wales
Episode: 21. Learning Together [My Language My Country]
Mariko Smith
Ewan woman; staff in First Nations Division at the Australian Museum
Australian Museum
Episode: 21. Learning Together [My Language My Country]
Ruth Bradfield-Ling
Principal at Marrickville West Primary School
Marrickville West Primary School
Episode: 21. Learning Together [My Language My Country]

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Elaine Laforteza
Host of the episode; appears across multiple seasons and contexts; engages with guests on culture, language, and policy.

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#145
Australia/Government
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#124
Japan/Government
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#240
Ireland/Government

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Frequently Asked Questions About Change the Story

What is Change the Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on community-led change, featuring conversations with researchers, activists, language advocates, and practitioners who are building practical solutions from the ground up. Episodes highlight how grassroots efforts intersect with policy, education, culture, and social justice, often centering Indigenous language revival, multilingualism, and intercultural belonging in Australia. Noteworthy is the emphasis on actionable ideas, diverse voices across Aboriginal and migrant communities, and the way personal stories illuminate broader systems of inequality and reconciliation. The format tends to blend intimate personal journeys with scholarly and institutional perspectives to illustrate how local action can influence policy and ... more

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2. Mayu Kanamori
3. Benjamin Oh
4. Hassan Gautrawal
5. Bhuvan Narayan
6. Neema Madnani
7. Sukhmani Khorana
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