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In this episode of Willoughby Stories, we speak with Dr Raffi Sahagian, a long-serving GP at Willoughby Medical Practice who has cared for local families for decades. His front-row seat to the community's evolution — across generations of patients — gives him a perspective on Willoughby that very few people hold. Beyond medicine, Dr Raffi was one of the early members of the 2nd Willoughby Scouts and served as team lead, contributing meaningfully to youth development and commu

In this episode of Willoughby Stories, Carly Hall speaks about Alfresco Community Kitchen. She tells us how, every Tuesday and two Sundays a month, she and her team serve food at Martin Place, bringing dignity, compassion and human connection to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness, social isolation and financial hardship. Carly is a mother of four and a foster carer. Her story tells us how love, genuine relationships and compassion can heal. How a team of volunteers

In the second episode of "Willoughby Stories", we are speaking with Tony Walker, Principal and Head of Residential Sales at Shead Property— one of the North Shore’s longest-standing independent real estate agencies, with roots in this community dating back to 1928. Tony shares his childhood memories of Chatswood, how the community has transformed into a metropolis over the decades, and, most importantly, what has stayed the same.

In our first episode of Willoughby Stories, I speak with Solveig Coulon, founder of Le Marché French Market — a vibrant cultural initiative that brings the ambiance of a traditional French village market to Sydney. Solveig tells us how a small business concept that started during COVID-19 turned into a much-loved community experience that combines food, culture, and human connection. She opens up about being literally broke, exiting a relationship, and starting over with Le M

🎬 Introducing Willoughby Stories — a new series of interviews celebrating the people who make our community special! In partnership with Willoughby City Council, the Armenian Community Welfare Centre shines a light on the inspiring locals shaping our neighbourhood. 🌟 Stay tuned for our first episode, coming soon! 📺 YouTube: @WilloughbyStories 📘 FaceBook: facebook.com/ACWCAUS #WilloughbyStories #Community #WilloughbyCityCouncil #LocalStories #ArmenianCommunityWelfareCentr

The Armenian Community Welfare Centre (ACWC) is delighted to announce that Willoughby City Council has approved funding for Willoughby Stories, a community heritage and storytelling project celebrating the people who have shaped our local community. Willoughby Stories seeks to collect, document, and preserve the personal stories of individuals who have lived in or made significant contributions to the Willoughby area and the broader Australian community. Through professionall