Tienyi
What is Tienyi’s ancestral heritage?
She is third-generation Malaysian Chinese. Her ancestors are from China.
What is Ahmad’s favourite season?
Spring
What colours has Annie’s hair been since she started working at the centre?
Blue, pink and natural
What job did Eva always aspire to have?
Teacher
How old is Rubina?
27
What is Riya’s field of study?
Bachelor's in Hospitality Management
and Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
What always makes Tienyi laugh?
Bad pick up lines! Here is one of her favorites: if you were a chicken you'd be impeccable.
How many siblings does Ahmad have?
Seven, five sister and 2 brothers. Six are older than him and one younger.
What is Annie’s most hated food?
Blue cheese (because she’s allergic!)
What year did Eva move to Australia?
2002
What is/are Rubina’s hobbies?
Any of these: Baking/Cooking, Archery, Escape rooms, Reading, Arts/crafts, Puzzles
What is Riya’s favourite food?
She is vegetarian and always try to explore the vegetarian options in Melbourne. She really likes Indian traditional food such as veggie fried rice, and Gulab Jamun.
What is Tienyi’s least favourite way to spend time with family?
Whilst doing home maintenance tasks.
What city in Afghanistan is Ahmad from?
Western suburbs of Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan
What’s the next place on Annie’s travel bucket list?
Europe
What’s Eva’s hidden talent?
Abstract Art
What holiday was a turning point in Rubina’s life?
Umrah, Saudi Arabia 2020
How does Riya like to relax when she’s feeling stressed?
She likes to listen to soft music, reading books and talking to family
What is something that Tienyi was told as a child, that she only recently discovered was untrue?
Her dad told her that if she didn't finish food on her plate, the police would come and take her to jail. She now knows that it's not true, but still avoids going to buffets.
What activity instantly calms Ahmad?
Any of the below:
- religious activites for spiritual calmness;
- self-relfection gives him patience and calm
- Going for a walk
- Social group events, i.e sports
- listening to music
What would be the first thing Annie did if she won the lottery?
Buy a mould free house
What three things would Eva take on a desert island?
Herself, lipstick and cuticle oil
What is Rubina’s biggest pet peeve?
Bad manners/etiquette
Is Riya a tea or coffee person?
Both
How does Tienyi show kindness to others?
She thinks kindness is like love languages or communication styles: one should show kindness the way that the other person likes to receive it. So, she shows kindness by committing to listen, learn, and acting on what she learns.
What is Ahmad’s favourite family tradition?
- Being present in good and bad times
- Living with parents and supporting them as they get older.
What motivates Annie to work with and for the community?
A desire to create better opportunities with communities controlling outcomes.
What was Eva’s most memorable vacation?
Europe (Paris and all over eastern Europe)
What is Rubina’s most irrational fear
That she’ll be stopped by Police and breathalysed, and somehow it will turn out any result other than 0.
What led Riya to apply for this position?
To help her expand her career and learn something new about community. She is passionate to organising events and helping people.