Shemsiya Waritu is an author who prides herself on being involved in many areas of the community. She chats to Fatima Halloum about her favourite places to visit and what she would change about Wyndham.
What’s your connection to Wyndham?
I live in Wyndham.
What do you like about where you live?
I like the quietness and the fact that I live close to everything.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
I would add activities in parks for older children.
What prompted you to decide to write a book?
The motivation behind my decision to write my book was to help others, particularly those in the migrant community, understand the importance of education and the transformative power of meeting and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my personal journey of stepping out of my comfort zone, I came to realize how much fear can hold us back and prevent us from reaching our full potential. My hope is that my book will inspire and encourage readers to overcome their fears, embrace new experiences and opportunities, and pursue their dreams
Tell us about some of the community work you do in Wyndham.
I do a lot of volunteering, coaching and mentoring.
Where is your favourite local place to spend time?
My favourite place to spend time is the shopping centre nearby.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you…
Something people would be surprised to know about me is that I love sweets.
