Interview: Carlo Krikowa discusses health equity for multicultural communities

In this podcast, SBS Serbian contributor Nina Markovic speaks with Carlo Krikowa, Director of Policy and Programs at the Multicultural Health Collaborative, about the challenges and opportunities in multicultural health advocacy in Australia. The conversation explores why culturally and linguistically diverse communities remain underrepresented in health research and policy, despite making up nearly one-third of Australia's population. Carlo discusses the importance of culturally appropriate health communication, community engagement, and stronger collaboration across the multicultural sector. He also reflects on barriers such as language, trust, and cultural stigma, the role of lived experience in shaping health policy, and the opportunities—and limitations—of artificial intelligence in supporting community health. The interview concludes with an invitation for individuals and organisations to engage with the Collaborative and help strengthen multicultural health advocacy across Australia.