Mums form the backbone of Southwest Sydney Orchestras, providing local opportunities to connect through music

Your postcode shouldn't impact your ability to follow your passion. But the orchestras still have a mission to introduce music to young people in the area, including the culturally and linguistically diverse young people who live in Southwest Sydney. "Here in Southwest Sydney, there's just no resources … there's no performing venues and I don't feel like we can on the support from the council," Ms Johnson says. Ms Beh, whose daughters also play in the orchestras, says the SWSO's music is all about connection. "We appreciate the support of the local community in making the music happen and encourage local governments to support our programs like other parts of Sydney," Ms Beh says.