Disclaimer: This episode discusses difficult topics related to racism, suicide, themes of displacement, and domestic and family violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, podcast crew member Laila interviews Deepa, a social worker at the Romero Center. They dive ‘Deepa’ into working alongside people seeking asylum, and the complexities that come with this work. Deepa shares her personal experience as a migrant, and how she uses her lived experience to relate and work passionately with people who have experienced the trauma of war and/or have become displaced in their country of origin. In addition, recognising those who have fled because of gendered violence. They explore discourses and structures that perpetuate these difficulties. Deepa speaks of the supports provided for those who are facing everyday life struggles and barriers to employment and education, helping to empower people seeking asylum in Australia. Deepa expresses the importance of reflective practice, compassion and self-care so that she can continue doing the work she loves. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWOnlTJkhF6hFthuq7uSpeQflCeEd-8R/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104391506849562986537&rtpof=true&sd=true Keywords: reflective practice, people seeking asylum, systemic barriers, displacement, domestic and family violence, empowerment, support, trauma, cultural practice, self-care, lived experience Music by Boe Toweh Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalconversations4sw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversations4SW