Diversity Spotlights
Our most recent stories
Brittany Bloomer
A mum and charity founder on finding connection in Woollahra, from Queen Street cafés to the app she co-founded for local mums.
Arahni Sont
From helping restart Mozambique’s economy to a quiet street by Cooper Park, Arahni shares a life lived with purpose
Mervyn Levine
A Holdsworth volunteer on belonging, being heard and what a room full of preschoolers taught him about the world.
Elena
From Argentina to Double Bay, Elena greets neighbours in their own language and keeps finding new ways to give back.
FAQs
Diversity Spotlights is for people who live in the Woollahra area, and for businesses and community groups based here. We welcome stories from people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds.
Express your interest and tell us a little about yourself, your business or your group. We’ll be in touch to talk about your story.
Yes. If you know someone with a story worth telling, [nominate them]. We’ll contact them to see if they’d like to take part.
We’ll have a friendly chat with you about your story. Our team will write it up and take photos. We’ll share the final story with you before it’s published, and we’ll only publish it with your consent.
Yes, taking part is free.
Stories are published on the Holdsworth website and social media. They may also be shared on Woollahra Municipal Council’s channels.
We publish a new story every month.
Contact Angie Vriens, Head of Community Programs and Inclusion, on 1300 882 962 or at ourplaceourwoollahra@holdsworth.org.au.
