Teensoul #5 - Apocalpyse Issue

CONTENTS

CONTRIBUTORS

Apocalypse Schmocalypse 4

The Rising Waters of Fremantle 6

It’s a Touchy Subject 8

Dawn of the Designer 10

Little Gracie 18

Creepy & Maud Review 22

The Walking Dead Video Game Review 24

Get your art on! 26

Blackbirds loom over the apocalypse 32

CEO: Tricia Ray Editor in Chief: Graham HansenWriters: Isabella Depiazzi, Fayth Eloise Good, Anthony Pyle, Hannah Morgaine, Tristan Mamotte, Alexandra BakerPhotographer: Emmad Haider NaqviDesigners: Seth Cray, Steph Kinsman and Rose ChurchLead Graphic Designer: Sarah Hession Illustrators: Lillian Yeow, Connie TanVideographer: Hans NestizoFront Cover Illustration: Rose ChurchCreative Directors: Marty Collister and Isabella DipiazziHair Stylist: Crystal BrownMake Up Artist: Penelope LockeStylists: Rose Church and Seth CrayAssistant Stylist: Shreeja RajanModels: Kyanna Van Domselaar, Miki Karniewicz, Tara Jade and Connor Miles courtesy of New Age Modelling

Special thanks to Alison Foster from New Age Modelling

EDITOR’S NOTEWell the world actually ended...that sucks.

I suppose you’re wondering what’s next, and how you should cope in this new post apocalyptic world. The first thing you should know is there’s no sanctuary at the Teensoul office; we’ve foolishly locked ourselves in and boarded up the doors while the world ends around us. Honestly we should have gone home, but now we’re stuck in the office, so we figured, ‘hey, let’s do one more magazine.’ You know, before the hell beasts, zombies or fire and brimstone consumes us; whichever world ending scenario we end up in really.

So we’ve set up the generators and the final survivors of the Teensoul team have given you some content to pass the time; although while they’re out get-ting supplies, we might need replacements. If you’re up to the job, and you still have internet, contact us [email protected]. Remember Teensoul is probably the only magazine still publishing new content in this new and crumbling world.

Till next time, stay safe and good luck.

Anthony Pyle Teensoul Editor

Front cover: This issue we feature one of many fantastic hand rendered illustrations by Central TAFE student and fashion designer Rose Church. Teensoul chose this particular Incan inspired fashion illustration to coincide with our ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ themes issue to celebrate the end of the Myan calendar in December 2012. For more about the lovely Rose Church head to page (page 10) for our Zombie Apocalypse fashion shoot and designer interviews with Rose and fellow featured designer Seth Cray.

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Much like its cinematic namesake, there are many who only have a hazy idea as to how 2012 will end. A group of archeological “experts” and conspiracy theorists have suggested that the end of the year will be announced by some non-specific, yet ultimately terrifying cataclysm.

This doomsday phenomena can be easily categorized next to the events of ‘The Rapture’ (the Christian Day of Judgment) and the Y2K Bug hoax. A specific date cannot be agreed upon, but most of the theories confirm the catastrophic event for late December (the 9th, 12th and 21st have all been suggested) after which human society will be torn apart and plunged into a bleak age of post apocalyptic madness. Without even a hint of zombies, they must take us for chumps if they think this will stand up next to a proper end of days.

One dubious theory links December 21st 2012 to the end of the world, citing the Mayan calendar as confirmation of their suspicions. It is true that the current cycle of this ancient calendar comes to end on this date, but will simply mark the beginning of another phase of the calendar which will move on much like we would go from December to January. Connecting this blundering mistake with assumptions of Alien contact loosely interpreted out of indigenous artwork, the idea that super-intelligent trans-dimensional beings will arrive on Earth on this special day has also gained influence, leading to a mass meeting on a mountain in France and shortages of salt, batteries and bottled water in some Russian towns. More realistic doomsday theorists suggest that a particularly strong wave of Solar Radiation could cause the magnetic poles to switch suddenly, causing untold damage to anything using an electric current. These theories would be frightening if they had some sort of scientific basis.

Not for the first time, the human race has created a doomsday cult out of misinterpreted theories, quite possibly for financial gain, as thousands of books and other assorted merchandise would suggest. In 1844, William Miller, a Baptist preacher in America claimed that he had successfully interpreted the scriptures and that the world would end on October 22nd of that year. Thousands of believers prepared themselves for the event, giving away their money, valuables and even land to await the coming of their Lord and savior. Much to their annoyance, Jesus didn’t show up and unfortunately they were left homeless and broke.

Written by Tristan Mamotte

(ED: This article was written before the end of the world, and Tristan regrets his mistake in doubting all the world ending warnings.)

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My favourite Timezone is in Fremantle and arcade games don’t work well with water in them...

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I don’t know anyone who ever lived on the coast and didn’t love the ocean, but it might be that this relationship isn’t reciprocal. The ocean has slowly worked its way closer to our buildings.

We have to remember that a few places in Fremantle are only a few meters above sea level as it is, and the City of Fremantle have suggested that if climate change caused the waters to rise any higher then parts of North Fremantle would be submerged. We’ve known about the tides approach for a while, although at such an unnoticeable speed that we barely worry at all. One day the tide touches the front of our beach house and we think “Well that got a bit close.”, then the next day it’s

engulfing our local IGA. Now I wouldn’t even call myself an environmentalist, but my favourite Timezone is in Fremantle and arcade games don’t work well with water in them, but seriously I just don’t quite understand the benefits of continuing to build on the coast. In the end the beach properties may stand no better chance against the waves than any sandcastle. We’ll always have those naysayers who claim that this is a scare tactic though; and maybe all our efforts to stop climate change will be in vain. The price of a failed attempt to save the coast may cost the people more than they are willing to give. Another problem is that barriers that block the view of the ocean are often the most effective way to stop the rising tide, and most people don’t want giant dams blocking their ocean view. The problem is those

who have the power at the moment are less likely to actually see the true devastation that not dealing with this could cause; that while the problems of today are glaring them in the face, they should still not forget the problems that lay on the horizon. But what do we call this menace, is it global warming or not, personally I don’t want to give it a name, I think it’s clear enough that this is real, and this is happening. Our generation and those who come after us are most likely to feel the real impact of these rising waters. It may even one day come down to us to make the change, which past generations so unaffected by these problems have left to us. It will be our responsibility to either let the ocean swallow Perth slowly and enjoy our new beach in Roleystone, or to combat the ever rising tide.

Written by Anthony Pyle

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Well it’s that time of year – a time to reflect, to count your blessings and hope for the best next year...unless of course, the world has ended.

According to some, at the end of the Mayan calendar, the world will end – and if this is the case, I also figured that old saying “It’s not the end of the world” will become pretty pointless, because well, it is.

While it’s a sobering thought that we only have a matter of days left, I can’t help thinking that the guys wearing “The end is nigh” signs would be out of a job.

However, at least they have every right to say “I told you so” and will probably be revered by survivors as super-psychic new world leaders.

Apart from the horrific devastation the end might create, consider the effect it will have on pop-culture - Pirates of the Caribbean: The World’s End will be the most unpopular movie of all time, and the remnants of humanity will be seriously questioning R.E.M if they REALLY “feel fine” about

the end of the world.

Just imagine the things you can no longer do when the world’s infrastructure breaks down. I keep imagining the horrible scenario of no TV and no radio. I have spent sleepless nights pondering the important questions: Who will play the hottest hundred? Who will air re-runs of

Snog, Marry, Avoid and The Bachelor? Will there be any one left to do things ‘Gangnam Style’? It will be hell I tell you!

Although it did occur to me that there might be the possibility of me hooning around a desolate Perth city in a Ferrari…actually,

I prefer the Audi R8 so let’s go with that – those

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rich guys and gals won’t need it anyways right? I can’t imagine there’s much room for sports cars in those underground survival bunkers anyway. The only thing to worry about is that petrol will eventually run out and I’llhave to resort to push bikes…or those scooter things little kids use to crush your toes.

You might think I’m a pessimist though, and as much as I’d like to say “Oh never mind, all’s well that end’s well”, somehow I think I’d get a royal smack down ‘cos the general consensus is The End isn’t going to be a good time. Hey, look on the bright side: all other possible apocalypses will now be redundant, so one of life’s greatest mysteries

will have been answered.

Written by Fayth Eloise Good

IT’S A TOUCHY

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Designers Seth Cray and Rose Church have been hovering around the shoot all day like anxious mother hens. Our excited teenage models are covered in white stage makeup and copious amounts of fake blood – a dangerous combination when mixed with delicate fabrics and one-off pieces. “It’s just that it’s silk,” whispers Rose despondently, as the lithe model wearing an all-white outfit she has spent hours painstakingly creating lounges against a filthy fence. A smudge of fake blood is already visible on the collar and Rose’s distress is tangible.

Seth Cray and Rose Church on surviving in a cutthroat industry


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Later, over a well-deserved coffee, Rose explains that seeing her designs modelled elicits mixed feelings. “The saddest thing about having designed a piece is that you don’t appreciate it as much as anyone else. It’s my perfectionist side. You never see it with a fresh eye; you always see the flaws.” Seth agrees. “There’s always one thing that doesn’t work.” For him, seeing his clothes displayed in a shoot “is the good part of being a designer, obviously, but it’s only 10% of the process. It’s a lot of work and it’s not all glamorous.”

For our apocalypse-themed shoot both designers arrived dressed, rather appropriately, all in black. “I like ready-to-wear menswear and it has to be black,” says Seth of his style. Rose nods, “I think black is so chic, and for a student as well, layered black looks more expensive.” She pauses a little, thinking. “With my own style, I’m only second year at Central TAFE so it’s still developing. I like layers, I like complicated pieces, I like to manipulate fabric.”

Later, over a well-deserved coffee, Rose explains that seeing her designs modelled elicits mixed feelings. “The saddest thing about having designed a piece is that you don’t appreciate it as much as anyone else. It’s my perfectionist side. You never see it with a fresh eye; you always see the flaws.” Seth agrees. “There’s always one thing that doesn’t work.” For him, seeing his clothes displayed in a shoot “is the good part of being a designer, obviously, but it’s only 10% of the process. It’s a lot of work and it’s not all glamorous.”

For our apocalypse-themed shoot both designers arrived dressed, rather appropriately, all in black. “I like ready-to-wear menswear and it has to be black,” says Seth of his style. Rose nods, “I think black is so chic, and for a student as well, layered black looks more expensive.” She pauses a little, thinking. “With my own style, I’m only second year at Central TAFE so it’s still developing. I like layers, I like complicated pieces, I like to manipulate fabric.”

Over the course of our chat, it becomes apparent that although both designers harboured a love of fashion from an early age, both entertained doubts about entering the industry. Seth auditioned to study music at UWA whereas Rose studied retail travel after convincing herself that fashion was going to be too difficult.

Seth laughs as he remembers his first fashion influence. “My mum constantly said, ‘I

bet you’ll end up as a designer.’ She had all these flamboyant outfits, furs, and I used to hide in her closest.” Rose’s mother is also a presence in her earliest fashion memories. “My mum dressed me like a doll as a baby. It’s ironic as my designs are androgynous rather than girly! But watching her dress had a big influence on me.” Rose cites Yohji Yamamoto and Garth Cook as two of her more contemporary design inspirations and influences.


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Seth prefers Issey Mikaye, after whom he named his collection, pieces of which are shown in this editorial. “It’s called Pleats, No Thank You [Pleats Please is the name of Miyake’s groundbreaking jersey line] and it was based on visual communication. I wanted to employ lots of textures. Every piece is textured in its own way and was built around the idea of shaping your clothing instead of shaping your personality.” Essentially he draws his inspiration from shape and form, he tells me, although he admits that most people find inspiration from a concept and work from there. “I just like to do things backwards,” he jokes.

Rose’s design processis also organic. “I do an initial sketch but then once that sketch gets translated onto the body it’s manipulated again. Once you bring fabric into it the design is completely changed.”

Both also concur on the difficulty of hearing criticism. Seth says, “If I agree with a critique, I’ll take it on board. But there’s a fine line between doing that and then compromising your own style.” Rose nods.


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“It’s really hard to hear criticism initially but as you’re assessed more and more you become comfortable hearing it. I’m lucky to have lecturers that are considerate of your style. They provide you with comments and critique your work but at the same time they’re respectful of your overall style.”

Of course, dealing with criticism isn’t the only challenge that comes with studying fashion. For Seth, “I think standing out is the hardest thing. You’re in a big group and getting your time in the sun is hard.” Rose agrees and adds, “it’s a chal-lenge trying not to take things so personally even though it’s such a person-al thing – putting yourself in something and having someone critique it, and then developing your own style aesthetic and trying to stay true to it.” Despite these hurdles, however, neither designer could envision any other career. If the clothes used in the shoot are any example, they have the talent and skills to take them far.

Interview by:Isabella Depiazzi


Little Gracie

Flirty and feminine, Little Gracie is quickly becoming the must-have label in every girl’s wardrobe. Little Gracie’s designer, Ebony Harding, reflects her brand perfectly; when we meet, she’s wearing a dress of her own creation which is as vivacious and charming as her designs.

She’s apologetic as she shows me around her studio; an electrical fault has meant that the interview is taking place in semi-darkness. Nevertheless, it is light enough to see that her rooms are festooned with floral garlands, spools of brightly coloured thread and editorials ripped from magazines. A photo of Harry from One Direction is pinned incongruously to one

corner. She laughs when I point it out. “I can’t help it! I’m a big fan.”

Little Gracie, she tells me, was created as soon as she left school and named after her great-grandmother. “Everyone thinks I’m a little replica of her – I just remind them of her,” she says to me, explaining that she grew up watching her sew and crochet. This early exposure to fashion was

compounded by her mother’s influence, who dressed Ebony and her sister in matching outfits and photographed them modelling stock from her children’s wear store. After high school, Ebony completed a diploma in textiles and clothing from Bentley Tafe as well as a certificate in Business and Marketing, but it is her studies at the Paris American Academy last year about which she’s


most passionate. “Going to Paris has been my dream since I was a little girl,” she says, “I’m like a homebody, I never want to leave Perth but when I was getting on the plane to Paris I was so excited I forgot to be scared.”

Ebony is candid when she admits that at times it’s been difficult to create her own label. “Because my collections are so girly and they fit a

specific market, the hardest thing has been expanding my target audience. I experiment with different styles and colours and people don’t like them, so I change back for the next season and then people ask why I don’t try new things.” She sighs, “You have to be really dedicated to do it. It’s a little daunting because the people in the industry are so devoted – if you don’t have the

passion behind it, you won’t keep up.” But Ebony certainly has that passion - she confides that she is hoping to introduce daywear into the label, as well as expanding into the South East Asia market. “If fashion is something you really want to do, you know you can do it,” she says, smiling. “You just have to push for it.”

Photography and Interview by Isabella Depiazzi.


A blessed few breeze through their high school years beloved by all, with perfect grades and a loving home. But for most of us, the time spent before the relief of share-houses, poverty and eating whatever the hell you like for dinner can be an isolating, lonely, angst-fueled hell that can only be soothed by like-minded company. But what happens if you’re all alone? And what’s it like to finally find that other person? Love can make even the smallest world an entire universe. Creepy (not his real name, but fairly apt nonetheless) is a bit of an elitist, trapped in a cold suburban home, witness to his parents’ emotional violence, seeking refuge in classic literature and the detachment of voyeurism. Maud feels alien to both the world and her family, an

outcast partly due to the unusual way she’s found to cope with her pain. Both are forced to merely watch the world around them, isolated and alone. One day, Creepy begins to watch Maud through his bedroom window, and together, shyly, they begin to make contact. Diana Touchell’s characters are unusual. Too often, books that straddle the young adult/contemporary fiction divide fall prey to one-dimensional characters –becoming merely vessels to express the horrors of an eating disorder, or a patronizing interpretation of teenage angst. But Creepy and Maud are their own people, not human soapboxes from which the author tries to espouse an ideology. They are as multi-faceted as your best friend, and occasionally just as irritating.

Touchell’s characters are compassionately constructed, and it’s the people that populate her world that capture your attention, and keep it there. If your family life is not a barrel full of laughs, this book could, at times, be a little challenging. Touchell doesn’t flinch away from the devastating effect a parent’s pain can have on their child, and the (often unintentional) cruelty that can be inflicted by a parent’s own internal conflict. The characters’ circumstances made me want to reach into the novel and pull them out into a happier world. But that being said, Creepy and Maud isn’t misery lit, the novel has a wry sense of humour that will appeal to the more cynical reader (possibly everyone in its target readership). Creepy and Maude is

Creepy & MaudB o o k R E V I E W


Diana Touchell’s first book, and how muchyou’ll like it might depend on how open you are to reading about uncomfortable family life. However, it’s fairly likely the novel’s black humour will smooth your passage through its pages. The novel is a great reminder that good, sympathetic

characters aren’t always likeable, that loneliness is never permanent, and above all, that there’s hope. Read it when you’re feeling a little frustrated with the world – it might just be the friend you’re looking for.

Reveiw by: Hannah Morgaine


“The Walking Dead has a great narrative, fantastic game play and amazing replay value. Definitely a

must get.”

When it comes to surviving a zombie apocalypse, you have to remember a few simple rules.

Carry weapons, don’t get bitten and don’t be out at night. Unfortunately for you The Walking Dead will often leave you weaponless, in the dark and surrounded by zombies, so good luck. You start off as Lee, a convicted murderer on his way to prison, these plans quickly change when the car you’re handcuffed in ploughs straight through a zombie. The game quickly descends into finding friends and escaping the zombie horde. The game is broken up into five episodes which are each roughly two hours long. Give or take exploring time. Each episode revolves around different stages of your survival and unfortunately not everyone is getting out of this alive. The Walking Dead makes you pick tough decisions, although if you’re not into that, you can just say nothing and

let the game decent into chaos. This is best avoided though, as it can often leave you with an even less satisfactory result; although some easter egg endings can be triggered if you decide apathy is the best way to approach your impending doom.One thing that I can’t rave enough about is that The Walking Dead is the most emotionally draining game I’ve ever played, and I love that. Each chapter takes something new from you, as you invest your time and compassion into characters that might not see it through the day. Saying this, I might have picked the worst possible combination of choices and managed to lose more people than is necessary. I’m hoping that on my second play through, that I can save as many people from the endless zombie horde or the cruelty of the living whose only care is the survive. The Walking Dead has a great narrative, fantastic game play and amazing replay value. Definitely a must get.

Review by:Anthony Pyle

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Blackbirds loom over the apocalypse

So, where did the name ‘Black Birds’ come from? Is there any particular meaning or significance behind it? It’s something that we tossed around for a while and just kept coming back to. We’re also massive fans of ‘The Beatles’ so their song ‘Blackbird’ was an influence on us.

What genre of music do you consider your work to be? I could be boring and just call it rock, or alternative rock but I would say like, just kind of alternative with a more folky edge to it, a bit 90s grunge. We like a lot of 70s music, a lot of Black Sabbath, and some more, almost drone type music as

How did you form as a band? What inspired you to make music together? Alex and I were originally in a metal band called

Atvena’s Wake. We wrote a lot of music and we just put it all together, we started just jamming with the two of us, essentially it just started in Alex’s bedroom really. We were just working out what we wanted to sound like and then we got our friend Jaya Jeffery to come play bass with us. Jaya plays in a band called ‘Arturo Chaos’ which a lot of people will know. We played a lot of parties, friend’s birthdays to start off with and then our first gig was at Oh Snap in March 2011 and we recorded our ep later that year.

Your debut self -titled EP - Black Birds was released in 2011, what are you currently working on? We have two EPs being released in the next few months, recorded with Laurie [McCallum] from Sumo Sound Studio.


One with our single ‘What a way’ which we launched last month, it’s a bit grungier and a bit more rock and roll than our other stuff, and a collection of B-sides.

As this is our Apocalypse themed issue; what is your favourite apocalypse scenario? Zombies, definitely zombies. The super aggressive zombies.

Like in 28 Days later? Yeah, yeah exactly, so the super aggressive,

enraged ones. I mean that’s not ideal, I think that would be the most difficult. I think the most fun would definitely be the slow moving, stupid ones. The zombie who just waddles about and don’t really do very much, that’s probably the one I would prefer but I don’t think that’s the way it’s going to pan out.

Do you have any special skills that might help you survive? Ah, well I do come

up with very creative plans for assassinations; I think that would get me out of a tight spot. I think I’m a bit devious when it comes to plans to organise general mischief and deception. I’d be the brains of the outfit.

So you would out-smart the Zombies? Yeah, I’m probably good with a blunt object as well. Which one of the band would you eat first?


Probably Jaya, our bass player, I think he would be the tastiest. What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands? Write the best songs you can, make music with like-minded people, record it and just send it out to your friend, to everyone that you know. Start putting on your own gigs and essentially start your own little community. Good things normally stem from that,

cos you all help each other out.

Interviewed by Alexandra Baker

Black Birds went on to win the Speakeasy band competition, taking out the top prize. Check out their Facebook page for more music, information and gig dates; http://www.facebook.com/blackbirdsmusic

Their new single ‘What a way’ can be downloaded from Triple J unearthed; www.triplejunearthed.com/blackbirds


It’s an exciting time to be an artist in Perth: watching the shy little seedlings of cultural ambition poke their way through the soil of community support. In the last ten years, those with a love for our modest little city have worked hard to shed the cultural backwater myth, and none work harder to give young artists a leg up than the folks at Propel. Art – whether it’s in the form of multimedia, prose, installation pieces or made with a brush – has never recognised age as a boundary to genius. With that in mind, Propel offer a range of opportunities for people as young as twelve, and as old as thirty.


Get yourart on!

Propel Project Development Officer Jarrad Seng at the MOSAIC Exhibition (Photo Credits: Nicky Kurta)


A ‘member-based, not-for-profit organisation’, Propel Youth Arts can help you fund a project, find you a mentor, or give you an immersive creative experience through their awesome programs, and funding opportunities. And these opportunities aren’t just confined to the metro area: Regional WA also gets a lot of love. Propel is an organisation of those dedicated to making sure the Youth of WA get included in that most elusive of clubs: the WA arts community. In some cases acting as an introduction to the generosity and

kindness the art (and those that create it) in this state thrives on, Propel will help you grow from passionate-but-overwhelmed to gallery (or theatre, or zine)-savvy. So, what’s your poison? Need a little bit of cash to kick start your creation? The YCulture Metro project will give you a grant of up to $3000 to help you on your way, and Propel is more than willing to give you any support you might need in fulfilling the grant criteria (because, let’s face it, sometimes grants can be tricky beasts).

If you’re like me, and find being around other creative people a huge inspiration, then ArtsCAMP might be for you. If you’re aged between 15 and 17 years old the camp will give you the opportunity to hang out with experienced artists, attend gigs and exhibitions, and provide you with the opportunity to ask all the questions you like about how to get your art from your bedroom to the public. Propel is also a great go-to hub for resources. Their website provides a wealth of info on stumbling blocks, like

Fun at ArtsCAMP 2011. (Photo Credit: Camp Participants)

finding the right venue for your exhibition, links to other youth-friendly arts organisations, and a catch-all ‘Artists toolkit’ that will help you assemble your project. As well as providing support to artists, Propel features special, community-centered

projects throughout the year. Perhaps you remember Home Is Where My Heart Is, the exhibition that armed homeless youth with a camera and asked them to capture their ‘interpretation of home’ for a fundraising exhibition. Or maybe

Mosaic, a project that asked Perthians to film a little bit of their day on camera to document 24hrs of life in the city. Propel, in collaboration with their myriad of supporters, was behind it all. Becoming a member of Propel is free, which is



a big bonus for poor students. You can also catch up on recent developments by having a read of their e-zine. What more motivation do you need to start creating? Go get your art on!Photos Courtesy of Propel Youth Arts WA.

Artists Toolkit: http://www.propel.org.au/resources/toolkit ArtsCamp: http://www.propel.org.au/projects/artscamp

Mosaic: http://www.propel.org.au/projects/mosaic

Home Is Where the Heart Is: http://www.propel.org.au/projects/HIWMHIYculture. Metro: http://www.propel.org.au/grants

Interview by:Hannah Morgaine

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