Cultural identity is a big part of who we are... it shapes our values, how we connect with others, and how we understand ourselves. For many young people, growing up with multiple cultures can feel empowering, but it can also bring challenges, especially when balancing family expectations with personal identity.

In this episode, our hosts share stories and reflections on what culture means to them and open space for lived experiences of navigating cultural identity in Australia.

headspace resources:

headspace – Cultural Diversity

headspace – Identity and Mental Health

headspace Centres – find your local service

headspace Work & Study – free, culturally inclusive career and study support

Multicultural youth and community support:

MYSA – Multicultural Youth SA: mysa.com.au

AMES Australia: Support for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers – ames.net.au

CMY (Centre for Multicultural Youth) (national resources): cmy.net.au

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health: Resources and services tailored for CALD communities - embracementalhealth.org.au

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This episode was created by Jaime (headspace sessions podcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Santi (headspace sessions co-host) and Ben (headspace sessions co-host).

To learn more about headspace centres, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ or connect with your local headspace centre on social media.

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia)

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.