<p><b>Gapema Podcast</b> is a community-focused podcast <b>based in Melbourne</b>, supporting social cohesion, multicultural dialogue, and inclusive civic participation in Australia.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Gapema</em> is a Farsi word rooted in the idea of <em>“our conversation” </em>and by extension, <em>our voice, our point of view, and our collective statement</em>. Inspired by this meaning, the podcast creates space for simple, sincere, and experience-based conversations shaped by lived realities.</p><p><br></p><p>The podcast is currently produced <b>in Farsi</b>, engaging primarily with Farsi-speaking communities, people originating from Afghanistan, and Hazara communities <b>in Australia and across the global diaspora</b>. While its focus is on Australian social life and civic participation, the conversations naturally resonate with international audiences through shared language, experience, and cultural connection. </p><p><br></p><p>Grounded in lived experience, it encourages dial
