LET’S CALL AUSTRALIA HOME

7 Apr 2025, 1:45pm LCAH_Episode 8 In the last episode of Let’s Call Australia Home, the three amigos who started this podcast talks about the behind the scenes stories of this project and send their messages of thanks. Jeff learns Korean from Soojin and looks back at what he has learnt from “Let’s Teach Jeff” segment so far.  Minister Shannon Fentiman, Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development, visits our studio and has a special interview with Soojin. In the last Australiana segment, Kellyanne teaches Aussie slang for your family car trip. Liz and Ross, who are also involved in this project, give us their thoughts about LCAH and finally Jeff and Julianne send heartwarming messages to their family.

7 Apr 2025, 1:40pm LCAH_Episode 7 In episode 7, Jeff learns how to order coffee in Ethiopian from Rita who comes from the birthplace of coffee. Joyce and Linda, our lovely volunteer tutors, tell us about the early stage of their immigration to Australia and their volunteering experience in TAFE English class. It is really interesting to listen to their precious stories of old days. Jeff interviews Amanda who is a psychologist and finds out what is the best way to manage your mental health and where to seek support. Also, Gizelle and Soojin leave lovely messages for their family in the Message in a Bottle segment.

7 Apr 2025, 1:35pm LCAH_Episode 6 In the sixth episode of LCAH, Melissa teaches Jeff Indonesian and tells you where to go in Indonesia apart from Bali. Julianne becomes a special host for A Cuppa and a Chat and talks about ‘Women’s Health’ with Kate, a registered nurse, Nanisha who was a nurse in Thailand, and a lovely mum, Najah, who has had two kids in Australia. You can find vital information about women’s health including delivering a baby in Australia. Also, you’re going to hear some comments from 4 months old baby, Leana, too. We also have Kellyanne’s Australiana segment and you will learn how to chuck a sicky (no, take a sicky!) and we finish with beautiful messages from Kalai and Ginalyn.

7 Apr 2025, 1:30pm LCAH_Episode 5 In episode 5, there is lots of great information about working in Australia. Anne Kettle, from TAFE, tells us about tips for writing your resume and preparing for a job interview. There are also interviews with Thao and Kevin from Thao’s Vietnamese Café, and Charise who is a civil Engineer in Hervey Bay and they tell us of their experience in Australia and give great advice for getting a job. Onnie and Linh teach Jeff useful expressions that you can use at a Vietnamese restaurant and, of course there are lovely touching messages from Cindy and Onnie in ‘Message in a Bottle’ segment.

7 Apr 2025, 1:25pm LCAH_Episode 4 In the 4th episode, Ming and Kaka teach Jeff about useful Chinese expressions for shopping. Then, Jeff has a chat with Jaja, Tai and Faye, a retail teacher at TAFE, about shopping in Australia. All the fun with shopping is here! Kellyanne and Jeff act out a short conversation to teach us interesting Aussie slang and today’s topic is ‘Family and Friends’. Pamela sends a lovely message to her grand children and Merlyta also has a beautiful message for her mum.

7 Apr 2025, 1:20pm LCAH_Episode 3 In the third episode, Jeff and the students chat about renting and buying a house in Australia with Sue, a local real-estate agent. In the special interview with Wayne from the Department of Transportation and Main Roads, you can find out how can you get your driver’s licence and important things to remember when you drive in Australia. This episode is full of essential information! Jeff also learns about Octoberfest with Pamela from Germany. At the end of the program, Rita and Rana send their lovely messages to their families.

7 Apr 2025, 1:15pm LCAH_Episode 2 In the second episode, Jeff learns Thai and chats about Education in Australia with Rita from Ethiopia, An from Cambodia, and Jo who is a primary school teacher in Australia. Jo tells you how to find a good school for your kids! In our Australiana segment, Kellyanne teaches us about Aussie slang for a BBQ with amazing acting ability. Finally, Jam and Feng send beautiful messages to their family and friends. (60min)

7 Apr 2025, 1:10pm LCAH_Episode 1 In this first episode, Jeff talks about the English Language Program options at TAFE and chats with Robyn from the Hervey Bay Neighborhood Centre. He also interviews migrants who have experience with the services of the centre. Finally we hear from Prew, a student from Thailand, sending a message home. Oh! You can also find out how we started this program and what segments are in our show.