Written, produced and edited by Ayan Shirwa, Our Stories, Our Flats is a four-part 3CR podcast series created by and for residents of the Carlton Flats. The series celebrates the vibrancy and resilience of residents living in the Carlton Flats in Naarm/Melbourne. It delves into critical themes such as First Nations justice, youth empowerment, accessibility, and displacement, offering an intimate and generous window into life in the Carlton Flats.

Ayan joins Nana Owusu on Baseline to explore the sacredness of community-led storytelling, the care and responsibility behind telling authentic stories, and why stories are best told by those who live them.

You can listen to Our Stories, Our Flats here.

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