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I'M NOT LIKE OTHER JAPANESE WOMEN. reflections Jan 25, 2021

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always proudly said things like, "I’m not like other Japanese women" and the older I get, the more I see how incre...

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WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE TERM, ASIAN AUSTRALIAN? reflections Jan 17, 2021

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this but I’ve always looked to the US to learn more about my Asian identity. I’ve long felt like the diaspora convers...

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Joshua Sim: Shapes and Sounds Interview #12 interview Dec 14, 2020

Throughout 2020, we invited prominent Asian Australians to answer the same three questions about their mental health and their experiences of growing ...

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Shapes and Sounds Summer Playlist wellbeing Dec 06, 2020

It's been a big year to say the least, so now as we head into Summer, we wanted to give you a little present just for making it through. 

HERE is a w...

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Mallika and Vi-An: Shapes and Sounds interview #11 interview Nov 30, 2020

Out of all the news that I have shared with you about the growth of Shapes and Sounds, today's news has to be the best.

I'm excited to say that Shape...

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For anyone finding it hard to emerge out of lockdown. reflections Nov 23, 2020

To my fellow Melburnians or to anyone who's trying to navigate this post-lockdown world, here are a few thoughts that I've been having about why this ...

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From one insecure Asian to (perhaps) another. reflections Nov 15, 2020

Like many others across the globe, I was completely enthralled in the US election and similarly, like many others, I was also completely blown away by...

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Social media induced anxiety. racism Nov 08, 2020

After watching the Social Dilemma, I made a conscious effort to balance out my so-called algorithm and lean into views that differed from mine (becaus...

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Benjamin Law: Shapes and Sounds interview #10 interview Oct 25, 2020
Both Benjamin Law and the Law family have pioneered discussions about diverse representation in Australian media. However it's important to remember t...
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Assimilation expert. growing up asian Oct 18, 2020

As we slowly emerge out of the world's longest lockdown, I'm reflecting on the kind of person that I am out in public. Being in social isolation for o...

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Supporting others by caring for yourself. mental health Oct 11, 2020

 

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If you are supporting someone in crisis, or you fear for their own or others' safety, this blog post is not for you.

Instead, please call Life...

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Self-doubt and how it impacts self-care. mental health Oct 04, 2020

Before our Asian Australian mental health webinar last month, I put out a call for questions that we could include in our discussion with Dr Phoebe La...

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