We were truly honoured to be joined by Harchana today. Her story was nothing short of extraordinary. Having migrated to Australia as a refugee, she sought not just safety, but also the opportunity to rebuild her life. Her journey was a testament to incredible resilience, as she navigated the complexities of displacement and underwent a profound personal transformation.
Harchana’s past was filled with immense difficulty and trauma, but it didn’t define her. Her path to Naarm (Melbourne) marked the beginning of a new chapter—one focused on healing, empowerment, and renewal. She spoke with deep gratitude for the safe and welcoming environment she found in Australia, which became a nurturing ground for her dreams.
Today, Harchana stands as a beacon of strength and perseverance, a living example of what it means to overcome the darkest of circumstances. By sharing her story, she has inspired so many, showing that no matter how challenging the past may be, it’s possible to create a future filled with hope and possibility. It was a privilege to hear her speak and witness the light she brings to the world.
The show was aired in bilingual Tamil and English.
Songs Played:
Break my soul by Beyonce & Honey Dijon
Lamis Kan by Meystara
Singapenne by Ar Rahman & Sashaa Tripathi
Greedy by Tate Mcrae
Christmas Events Updates:
Organisers have announced tickets are running low. Please book in asap!
The Provincial Hotel, 299 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9:00am to 11:30am.
Tickets are via Eventbrite.
Free Queerspace Breakfast on Christmas Morning Tickets, Wed 25/12/2024 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite
Bookings by 20th December are essential. 18+ event.
Free alcohol drinks sponsored by Sircuit Club.
Book by messaging via email posattitude13@hotmail.com , or messaging them via their FaceBook page, https://www.facebook.com/positiveattitude13
Upcoming Community Project Updates:
Forcibly displaced people network (FDPN)
Forcibly displaced people network (FDPN) is a not-for-profit organisation, run by and for queer people of displacements background.
They are looking for abstract and scholarship submissions for their annual queer displacement conference.
Held in Naarm in September 2025, the focus is Asia Pacific, the FDPN explores complex issues within the region within the region that lead to displacement for queer people, and explores the struggles people face when being displaced
Abstract submission is due by 09.01.2025
For further information please visit the FDPN website:
Forcibly Displaced People Network
Organisations to reach out during Christmas and New Year break:
Domestic Violence
Safe Steps
24 hours help and support with family and domestic violence for women and children survivors.
Phone: 1800 015 188
Housing Victoria
Direct you to local access point if need of immediate accommodation because of domestic violence.
Monday-Friday Hours : 5.00 pm to 9.00am
Weekends and Public Holidays: Always 24 hours
Phone: 1800 825 955
Telehealth Services
Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
24/7 online and phone health services
Website: vved.org.au/patients/
Phone: 03 94859070
Mental Health Services
Lifeline Services
24/7 confidential crisis and suicide counselling
Phone: 13 11 14
Suicide Callback Services
Phone: 1300 659 467
Emergency Relief
Website: askizzy.org.au
Homeless Support
St Kilda Crisis Centre
Immediate accommodation needs
Location: 29 Grey Street, St. Kilda , Vic 3182
Phone: 03 9536 7777
24/7 phone services: 1800 627 727
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