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Building Stronger Communities is a space to slow down and reconnect. Because when people feel connected.…communities don’t just function — they thrive!
Our Program Sponsor for 2026
Building stronger workplaces helps build stronger communities. That’s why Our Minds at Work is proud to sponsor Building Stronger Communities in 2026. Whether you’re looking for support with workplace wellbeing, psychosocial safety, leadership or team development, we’ll help connect you with the right specialist to achieve meaningful outcomes.
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- Mental Health First Aid
- Physical First Aid
- Resilience First Aid
- Psychosocial Hazards
- Psychological Safty
- Mindful Champions
- Difficult Conversations
- Thrive Pathways
Listen Anywhere, Anytime
You can tune into Building Stronger Communities live on SWR 99.9 wherever you are. Download the Community Radio app, search for SWR 99.9 FM
With Luke Evans
Luke Evans is the Founder of Emotive Work and a Resilience First Aid Master Trainer. He helps organisations build resilient people, resilient leaders and resilient workplace cultures through practical, neuroscience-informed approaches to resilience, wellbeing and human connection.
“Through Young Eyes” gives young people a voice in the conversations that shape our communities.
Meet Piper Johnson
Presented by Piper Johnson – Passionate about making a positive difference, Piper encourages listeners of all ages to see issues through a different lens—reminding us that young people are not just the future, they are making valuable contributions today.
This regular Building Stronger Communities segment shares the perspectives, ideas and experiences of young people on topics that matter to them and the wider community. From education and wellbeing to volunteering, community events and the challenges and opportunities facing young Australians, Piper brings a fresh and thoughtful viewpoint to every discussion.
Through Young Eyes reflects Building Stronger Communities’ commitment to creating opportunities for young voices to be heard, respected and included in conversations that help build stronger, more connected communities.
Meet Bethany Jones – Local Sport
Building Stronger Communities is excited to welcome Bethanie Jones as our new Local Sport presenter.
Bethanie is taking the first steps towards a career in journalism and sports media. Passionate about storytelling and community sport, she’ll be bringing listeners weekly stories that celebrate the people, clubs and volunteers who make sport such an important part of life across Western Sydney.
🎙️ Meet Siv, the voice behind the Community Announcements segment on Building Stronger Communities.
Each week, Siv helps connect our listeners with local events, workshops, services and opportunities happening across Western Sydney. From community festivals and family activities to health information and local initiatives, the Community Announcements segment is all about helping people discover what’s happening in their own backyard.
Our Latest Episodes
What’s Been on Your Mind Lately?
Building Stronger Communities | 5 September 2026 💛 Connecting Before Crisis Sometimes “Are you OK?” gets an automatic response. “I’m fine.” But what happens when we go a little further? “What’s been on your mind lately?” With R U OK? Day approaching on Thursday 10 September, this episode of Building Stronger Communities explored what it…
Understanding Loneliness: Insights for Stronger Communities
Building Stronger Communities | 29 August 2026 “Belonging is more than having people around us. It is feeling seen, accepted, supported and safe enough to be ourselves.” Loneliness is not always visible, and homelessness does not always mean sleeping on the street. In this episode of Building Stronger Communities, Michelle Hillier, Piper Johnson and Bethanie…
Every Story Matters: The Power of Books, Stories and Imagination
Building Stronger Communities | 22 August 2026 Every journey begins with a story waiting to be told. Some stories live between the covers of a book, while others are carried through families, cultures, communities, music and shared memories. To celebrate Children’s Book Week, Building Stronger Communities explored the history of this much-loved Australian tradition, the…
Conversations that Matter
Building Stronger Communities is more than a radio show — it’s a platform for connection across people, organisations, and local communities.
Whether you’re an individual, local group, or organisation, you can get involved by sharing stories, promoting initiatives, collaborating on community projects, or supporting the program.
Everyone has a place — and every contribution matters.
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