Ken Dachi
Coordinator of Welcoming Workplaces with Welcoming Australia, who works with regional communities, councils and employers to support PALM workers and address integration and employer-readiness issues.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 55min
We asked for workers and got people — life on the controversial visa putting food on your plate
Dr. Kaya Barry, cultural geographer and researcher, sheds light on the lives of seasonal PALM workers, revealing their yearning for permanence amid challenging conditions. Emma Vuetti, President of the Pacific Islands Council, highlights the social and economic impacts on communities, while Ken Dachi from Welcoming Australia discusses the integration challenges faced by these workers. Nunes Cosbar shares his personal journey from Timor-Leste, emphasizing the cultural richness and community spirit among workers, despite issues like wage theft and precarious living situations.
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
We asked for workers and got people — inside the temporary visa scheme putting food on your plate
Join Kaya Barry, a cultural geographer focusing on seasonal migrants, and Nunes Cosbar, a Timorese musician on a PALM visa, as they dive into the unseen experiences of temporary workers in Australia. They discuss the emotional challenges and aspirations faced by these workers in agriculture, alongside Ken Dachi and Ema Vueti, who advocate for community connections. Explore the complexities of the PALM scheme, including exploitation, family separations, and the cultural contributions that enrich rural communities.
