Building Stronger Communities is a space to celebrate what brings people together. Through radio, storytelling, and local conversations, this platform shines a light on the people, places, events, and ideas that help communities feel more connected, welcoming, and strong.
Saturday 25th July – Growing Strong Families & Strong Communities
Join Michelle Hillier this Saturday from 8am till 10am, we’re talking about
Growing Strong Families & Strong Communities
This week on Building Stronger Communities, we explore how practical support, connection and opportunity can help families navigate challenges and build stronger futures.
Hear from Western Sydney single parent Colleen, who shares her journey of rebuilding financial stability, alongside Chris Leung from The Smith Family, discussing Saver Plus – a free 10-month financial education and matched savings program that helps eligible Australians build savings habits and save towards education costs, with savings matched up to $500.
Francis Owusu joins us to talk about the Unstoppable 24 Movement Challenge and how sport can create opportunities, inspire young people and strengthen community connections.
We also meet our Community Champion, Dajana Simic, who saw an opportunity for local mums to connect and started a monthly Mums & Bubs Walk – a simple grassroots initiative bringing families together through conversation, movement and community connection.
Plus, our regular segments Switch off and Connect, Knowledge is Power, Through young Eyes with Piper Johnson, Brain Energy with Luke Evans and a new Segment Local Locker Room with Bethanie Jones.
Because stronger families and stronger communities are often built through the same things – support, connection, knowledge and opportunity.
🎙️ Building Stronger Communities – Where everyone has a place… and every story matters.
Saturday, 8.00 am – 10.00 am on SWR 99.9FM.
Michelle Hillier
Building Stronger Communities (BSC) is a weekly radio program dedicated to connecting people across Western Sydney through meaningful conversations, local stories, and shared experiences.
Hosted by **Michelle Hillier** and featuring regular youth perspective segments with **Piper Johnson**, BSC shines a spotlight on the people, organisations, events, and initiatives that help build stronger, more connected communities.
Each week, the program explores topics ranging from local festivals, volunteering, culture, wellbeing, and community services to inspiring personal stories and grassroots projects making a positive difference. Through interviews, community announcements, and listener engagement, BSC creates a platform
*”Where everyone has a place… and every story matters.”*
