Erased voices and unspoken heritage with Dr Zozan Balci

Dr Zozan Balci is an award-winning sociolinguist, academic at UTS, and respected social justice advocate. Her talk offers an engaging and accessible space for open dialogue – not a formal lecture. She brings to life stories from second-generation migrants navigating language, identity, and belonging in multicultural Australia.

Her sessions resonate strongly with:

• Young people and families from diverse backgrounds

• Educators, carers, and community workers

• Anyone exploring intergenerational experiences or cross-cultural identity

The discussion is interactive and explores:

• Heritage language and culture in migrant families

• Intergenerational relationships

• The meaning of belonging in a multicultural society

• Why young people embrace or reject their heritage – and what’s at stake