Listen to Van's story about cooking,  growing up as a child in Vietnam, and overcoming challenges after coming to Australia to start a new chapter in her life.  She also reflects on how she built confidence and made new friends with other people who love to cook and share cuisine.    Van's story shows how cooking can help us connect with our heritage, cultivate our skills, and empower our lives.

Van is a cook at Cultural Catering, a social enterprise and a program of North Richmond Community Health. If you want to find out more or see what Van and the cooks have on the menu - visit https://www.culturalcatering.org.au/

Special thanks to Van Nguyen for sharing her story.