Ed Talks WA

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Ed Talks WA

Ed Talks WA is a Department of Education WA podcast. Hear from a series of inspiring and thought-provoking guests as they tackle all big talking points in education.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 13: Post-secondary pathways options

    Options for students beyond secondary school have changed over the years. The Department’s Shirley Parer looks at some of the options that are now available.

    19 min

  2. 21 OCT

    Episode 12: World Teachers’ Day, DG Jim Bell

    In celebration of World teachers’ Day 2025, Jim Bell shares his journey from classroom teacher to interim Director General.

    27 min

  3. 7 OCT

    Episode 11: Life-saving Australians of the Year

    Professors Richard Scolyer AO and Georgina Long AO share details of their ground-breaking melanoma research that is saving lives and discuss the importance of remaining safe when in the sun.

    18 min

  4. 9 SEPT

    Episode 10: Reflecting on 6 years as DG of Education with Lisa Rodgers

    After 6 years leading education in WA, Lisa Rodgers is moving on to the next stage of her career. Listen as she looks back at some of the challenges and triumphs of her time as the director general.

    29 min

  5. 27 AUG

    Episode 9: Support for families starting their secondary schooling journey

    School psychologist consultants, Sarah Papaelias and Brendan Everett, provide tips to families with students who are moving into secondary school, including managing nerves during the big change and how to access support.

    21 min

  6. 6 AUG

    Episode 8: Hockeyroo Amy Lawton days before flying to the Paris Olympics

    Amy Lawton dropped in on her way to the airport en route to the Paris Olympic Games. At 22, she’s competing in her second games. Bailey, 11, a star from School Sports WA and an Education Minister’s Running Challenge ambassador, helped with a few tough questions.

    21 min

  7. 16 JULY

    Episode 7: Chatting to the ’23 Education Award winners

    With nominations open for the 2024 WA Education Awards, we talk to the most recent recipients of these honours. They explain why they nominated and what winning means to them, their staff, students and the whole school community. We also take a closer look at a new category for 2024, Excellence in wellbeing and learning.

    20 min

  8. 14 MAY

    Episode 6: Jelena Dokic finds her voice

    In Jelena Dokic's own words, "the least interesting thing about me is tennis". The former tennis prodigy was forced to deal with more as a young person than any one person should endure during a lifetime. And now she has found her voice through words.

    41 min
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Ed Talks WA is a Department of Education WA podcast. Hear from a series of inspiring and thought-provoking guests as they tackle all big talking points in education.

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  • Creator
    Department of Education WA
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ed Talks WA

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