Alive 90.5 FM: Afghanistan Australia Radio Collaboration
Uniting Circle proudly partners with Alive 90.5 FM to support Afghanistan Australia Radio (AAR), a weekly bilingual community radio program presented in Dari/Farsi and English by Mujgan Tahery and co-host Brishna Noor Dehsabzi.
Broadcast every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the program can be listened to live on Alive 90.5 FM and online, allowing listeners across Australia and beyond to stay connected. The program brings Afghan Australians and the wider community together through informative discussions, interviews, cultural stories and community updates.
Topics include settlement, health and wellbeing, community safety, legal awareness, education, employment, culture, youth engagement and inspiring stories from members of the community.
Community Benefits
- Provides trusted and accessible information for culturally diverse communities.
- Promotes social inclusion, participation and community engagement.
- Celebrates Afghan culture, language and heritage.
- Connects listeners with important services, programs and community initiatives.
- Creates opportunities for education, cultural understanding and community dialogue.
- Provides a platform for community voices, experiences and stories.
Program Impact (Updated: September 2026)
- 150+ radio broadcasts delivered.
- Reaching Afghan communities and listeners across Australia and beyond through radio and online platforms.
- Interviews with community leaders, professionals and guest speakers.
- Providing a trusted communication platform for the Afghan community.
- Strengthening cultural identity, community participation and social connection.
