The in-between of being South Asian Australian

The South Asian Australian community is rapidly growing as more migrants from the region choose to call Australia home. A second generation of South Asian immigrants, the children of at least one foreign-born parent, are tasked with finding belonging in social circles that often question the validity of their Australian or South Asian identities. Spice girls Saesha Senanayake and Suhayla Sharif examine the bricks of their 'in-between' identity and what has shaped their understanding of acceptance in multicultural Australia. Listen to the full episode— only on SBS Spice.

Newest chilli on the pod Saesha Senanayake joins Suhayla Sharif to piece together the puzzle of South Asian Australian identity

Growing up it was hard because I didn't want to feel so different with the majority of my friends being white. Now I want to be more in touch with my culture.

Saesha Senanayake, SBS Spice

There are spaces that are meant for everyone to fit in, but there's nothing wrong with standing out either.

Suhayla Sharif, SBS Spice

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