It was a good eight years before I was born in Sydney when my parents migrated to Australia in the early 1980’s. With two suitcases, a 12-month working visa and one night’s hotel accommodation booked, my mother and father took a leap of faith, swapping their familiar lives in Suva, Fiji for what would hopefully…
The Australian Human Rights Commission released two new advertisements this week delivering strong messages about anti-racism as part of its ‘Racism It Stops With Me’ campaign. One clip shows a man in a suit getting into a lift, before courteously keeping the doors open for a blonde woman who’s rushing to get in. But when…
He may have won the Youth medal at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner earlier this year, but cultural diversity advocate Khushaal Vyas says it’s his local community who deserves the recognition. The 21-year-old, who’s been recognised for his involvement in the development of the Fairfield Youth & Community Centre, has defended the suburb’s “hard-working” residents after former…
At ‘I Am Starstruck’, there is no doubt we take a strong stance on multiculturalism and anti-racism. The biggest story at the moment is Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes taking extended leave after consistent booing from crowds while on the field. Take a look at the array of famous faces who are showing their…
At ‘I Am Starstruck’, we love advocating cultural diversity in the Australian entertainment industry, and that’s why it’s no surprise that Miranda Tapsell’s Logies speech has got us buzzing. The Darwin-born Indigenous Australian actress took out the awards for both Most Popular New Talent and the Graham Kennedy Award For Most Outstanding New Talent at…
I Am Starstruck speaks exclusively with Sri Lankan-Australian comedian Rowan Thambar There is no doubt that at ‘I Am Starstruck’ we love advocating cultural diversity. And that’s why we are super excited about a new comedy show at this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival… ‘If You’re Reading This, There Is Still Plenty Of Time’! This is…
I Am Starstruck speaks exclusively with Sri Lankan-Australian comedian Rowan Thambar Having recently relaunched our ‘I Am Starstruck: Bollywood’ blog, there is no doubt that at ‘I Am Starstruck’ we love advocating cultural diversity. And that’s why we are super excited about a new comedy show at this year’s Sydney Fringe Festival… The Brown Identity! With…
Get ready for the streets of Sydney’s Liverpool to be transformed into a sea of stunning saris as the local council hosts it annual Starry Sari night on Sunday 21st September. Sydneysiders are set for an absolute Bollywood bonanza as the event celebrates Indian culture in the suburb that is the home of many spice…
I Am Starstruck speaks exclusively with Australian-Indian actor Rohan Mirchandaney If you’re up for a bit of a laugh and an advocate of diversity, the new web series ‘How To Talk Australians’ will be right up your alley.. This series shows Indian migrants learning how to assimilate into Australian society with wit and clever comedy…
FORMER ‘NEIGHBOURS’ STAR REVEALS: ALL MULTICULTURAL ACTORS WERE WRITTEN OUT OF THE SOAP Multiculturalism in Australian television was at the forefront of industry discussion in 2012 when ex ‘Home and Away’ star Jay Laga’aia and ‘House Husbands’ actor Firass Dirani spoke publicly about the matter. However the issue has dived under the radar in recent months……
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