Shared world Collective:

creating opportunities for dialogue and social action

through participatory arts & Culture projects

Social Fabric: Afghan-Australian stories in thread

Social Fabric: Afghan-Australian Stories in Thread explores Afghan women’s cultural history and contemporary Afghan-Australian perspectives through textile arts and fashion — responding to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and the growing presence of Afghan people in Australia. Developed in collaboration with local Afghan artisans and diverse Afghan-Australian designers, the Social Fabric exhibition features a collection of new and vintage dresses that attest to the enduring creativity and resilience of Afghan women.

A project by Shared World Collective in partnership with Newcastle Libraries, Social Fabric Newcastle 2022-2023 was proudly supported by Afghan-Australian Community & Settlement Support and City of Newcastle. We hope to bring the project to other Australian cities with growing Afghan communities in the future.

she: true stories, ordinary and extraordinary

A community portrait project for YWCA Hunter Region in partnership with Newcastle Region Library and Hunter Writers Centre

TEA & THREAD: PORTRAITS OF MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN FAR FROM HOME

A collection of stories, recipes, and traditional handicraft projects in book form—fundraiser for refugee relief programs in the Middle East

Unfold: exploring your story through creative practice

Storytelling course for Zara’s House Refugee Women and Children’s Centre