We Belong Education Podcast

We Belong Education
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Join Dr Saurubh Malviya and Helen Pentecost as they explore topics that matter most to educators. This podcast dives into answering questions and sharing insights to support educators on their professional and personal journeys.

  1. Sep 2

    Ep. 17: Playfulness Among Us

    What happens when we give ourselves permission to play? 🌿 In this episode of the We Belong Education Podcast, we explore playfulness among us, not just as something we create for children, but as something we can experience as adults and educators too. Join Dr Saurabh Malviya, Helen, and our special guest Areta Farrance, founder and director of Bush Kindy Teaching and Learning, as they reflect on play, connection, authenticity, and what happens when we let go of our adult agendas and enter the world of play. Because sometimes, play isn't about becoming a child again. It's about giving ourselves space to be curious, silly, present, and connected. 💛 🎙️ Ep. 17: Playfulness Among Us – 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: We Belong Education Instagram: @2webelong LinkedIn: We Belong Education 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr. Saurubh Malviya Facebook: Saurubh Malviya Instagram: @dr.saurubh.malviya LinkedIn: Dr Saurubh Malviya Youtube: Dr Saurubh Malviya Helen Pentecost Instagram: @webelongwithhelen ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at info@webelongeducation.com #WeBelongEducation #DrSaurabhMalviya #PlayfulnessAmongUs #ThePowerOfPlay #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EducatorWellbeing #EducatorLife #LearningThroughPlay #Childhood #PlayAndConnection #EducationPodcast

    Ep. 17: Playfulness Among Us

  2. May 20

    Ep. 16: Wait… When Did We Become Educators?

    In this episode of the We Belong Education Podcast, Dr Saurubh and Helen unpack a deceptively simple question: what actually makes someone an educator? Is it a qualification? A moment of realisation? A feeling? Or does becoming an educator happen slowly through connection, experience, and the impact we have on others? Through personal reflections and honest conversation, Helen and Dr Saurubh explore their own journeys into education, the moments that shaped them, and why being an educator is often far bigger than a job title. -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ Instagram: ⁠@‌2webelong⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: ⁠Saurubh Malviya⁠ Instagram: ⁠@‌dr.saurubh.malviya LinkedIn: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ YouTube: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ Helen Pentecost Instagram: ⁠@‌webelongwithhelen⁠ ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: ⁠https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation⁠ 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at ⁠info@webelongeducation.com ⁠

    Ep. 16: Wait… When Did We Become Educators?

  3. Apr 8

    Ep. 15: Tradition & Trauma

    From “my way or the highway” to “sharing is caring,” the phrases we use with children are often automatic, passed down from our own childhoods and embedded in practice. But have we ever stopped to ask: Where did these sayings come from? Do they still serve us? And what are children actually hearing? In this episode, we explore the language of childhood — the good, the outdated, and the unquestioned building awareness of what we say, why we say it, and the impact it can have on children’s sense of agency, identity, and belonging. If you’re ready to rethink the phrases you’ve always used… this conversation might just change the way you speak forever. -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ Instagram: ⁠@‌2webelong⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: ⁠Saurubh Malviya⁠ Instagram: ⁠@saurubh_malviya⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ YouTube: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ Helen Pentecost Instagram: ⁠@‌webelongwithhelen⁠ ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: ⁠https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation⁠ 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at ⁠info@webelongeducation.com ⁠

    Ep. 15: Tradition & Trauma

  4. Jan 15

    Ep. 14: No “New Year, New Me” Here

    As we step into 2026, this episode of the We Belong Education Podcast isn’t about reinvention or resolutions. It’s about reflection and awareness. We take a moment to look back at what 2025 taught us, the lessons, the challenges, the moments that shaped how we show up, with greater consciousness, and talk honestly about what we’re choosing to carry forward. This is a conversation about intentionality: holding on to what matters, learning from what didn’t, and committing to do better without starting over. Because growth doesn’t always look like a reset. Sometimes it looks like continuing, with more clarity, care, and courage than before. -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: ⁠⁠We Belong Education⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌2webelong⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠We Belong Education⁠⁠ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: ⁠⁠Saurubh Malviya⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@saurubh_malviya⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠⁠ Helen Pentecost Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌webelongwithhelen⁠⁠ ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation⁠⁠ 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at ⁠⁠info@webelongeducation.com ⁠⁠

    Ep. 14: No “New Year, New Me” Here

  5. 11/25/2025

    Ep. 13: Activated OSHC: Enhancing Physical Activity and Reducing Screen Time in OSHC

    On this episode of the We Belong Education Podcast, Dr Saurubh Malviya and Helen Pentecost chat with Beth Robins, Communication Officer from Activated OSHC. They discuss how this national initiative, led by Professor Carol Maher, supports OSHC services in improving children’s physical activity and managing screen time. We explore evidence-based strategies educators are using to create healthy, engaging program scheduling making the most of their environments and how co-design programs truly work in supporting the OSHC sector. Find out more about Activated OSHC: Website: activatedoshc.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Activated-OSHC/61569707384966/ Instagram: @activated_oshc -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ Instagram: ⁠@‌2webelong⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: ⁠Saurubh Malviya⁠ Instagram: ⁠@saurubh_malviya⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ YouTube: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ Helen Pentecost Instagram: ⁠@‌webelongwithhelen⁠ ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: ⁠https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation⁠ 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at ⁠info@webelongeducation.com ⁠

    Ep. 13: Activated OSHC: Enhancing Physical Activity and Reducing Screen Time in OSHC

  6. 09/04/2025

    Ep. 12: Children’s Voices: Do We Listen?

    In this episode, we ask the question: What’s the point of listening to children if their voices aren’t backed by real advocacy? We dive into how education and care settings can move beyond tokenistic consultation and take meaningful action that centres children’s rights, perspectives, and lived experiences. -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ Instagram: ⁠@‌2webelong⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠We Belong Education⁠ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: ⁠Saurubh Malviya⁠ Instagram: ⁠@saurubh_malviya⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ YouTube: ⁠Dr Saurubh Malviya⁠ Helen Pentecost Instagram: ⁠@‌webelongwithhelen⁠ ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: ⁠https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation⁠ 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at ⁠info@webelongeducation.com

    Ep. 12: Children’s Voices: Do We Listen?

  7. 07/28/2025

    Ep. 11: Energy in the Outdoors: Daniel Burton’s Journey with Nature and Education

    In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Burton from Educated by Nature to explore the powerful idea of the energies we bring into our spaces. Where did Daniel first encounter this concept, and how does it shape his work and life? We dive into his deep passion for outdoor play and nature-based education, not just for children, but for young people of all ages. Join us for an inspiring chat about presence, connection, and the transformative power of nature. Learn more about Daniel’s work at www.educatedbynature.com. -- Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Educated by Nature, a world leader in play-based nature education since its establishment in 2014. With a background as a qualified primary school teacher, education consultant, rites of passage facilitator, musical theatre artist and passionate nature connection mentor, Daniel plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's vision and initiatives. Drawing from over ten years of experience working with thousands of Australian children, Educated by Nature has developed a suite of research-based pedagogies aimed at bringing education outdoors and has gained international acclaim for its innovative approach to outdoor learning. Daniel aims to be a thought leader, sharing expertise through workshops, speaking engagements, and consultation sessions in Australia and further afield. Daniel's passion for nature and commitment to holistic education shine through in his work. He combines current research with practical examples, drawing on a lifetime of learning and experience to provide comprehensive programs and transformative experiences for educators, parents, and children alike. Through Educated by Nature, Daniel continues to advocate for the importance of play and outdoor learning, empowering individuals to explore, discover, and thrive in nature's classroom. -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education:Facebook: We Belong EducationInstagram: @‌2webelongLinkedIn: We Belong Education 🎙️ Connect with your hosts:Dr Saurubh MalviyaFacebook: Saurubh MalviyaInstagram: @saurubh_malviyaLinkedIn: Dr Saurubh MalviyaYouTube: Dr Saurubh Malviya Helen PentecostInstagram: @‌webelongwithhelen ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams:https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation 💡 Interested in professional development for your team?Get in touch with us at info@webelongeducation.com

    Ep. 11: Energy in the Outdoors: Daniel Burton’s Journey with Nature and Education

  8. 07/07/2025

    Ep. 10: Beyond the Week: Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives with Wingaru

    This NAIDOC Week 2025, we’re joined by Lesley Woodhouse from Wingaru Education for a powerful conversation about Aboriginal education and how we can move beyond token gestures to genuine, daily inclusion. Lesley shares insights on culturally authentic resources, the importance of professional learning, and practical steps educators and organisations can take to ensure Aboriginal perspectives are embedded meaningfully into our programs. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or simply passionate about reconciliation, this episode will inspire you to make every week one of respect, learning, and belonging. 🌿 Further Learning: As promised in our podcast, and to help educators take their first steps, Lesley has kindly shared this list of reliable sources and products. It’s not a comprehensive guide, but a helpful kick-start for embedding Aboriginal perspectives in your practice: Wingaru Education – https://www.wingaru.com.au Riley Callie Resources – https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au Deadly Science – https://deadlyscience.org.au Magabala Books – https://magabala.com.au Indigenous Literacy Foundation – https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au Koori Curriculum – https://kooricurriculum.com -- 📲 Follow our journey at We Belong Education: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2WeBelong Instagram: @2webelong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-belong-education/ 🎙️ Connect with your hosts: Dr Saurubh Malviya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saurubh.malviya Instagram: @2webelong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurubhmalviya/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saurubhmalviya2329/videos Helen Pentecost Instagram: @webelongwithhelen ✨ Free resources for educators, families and teams: https://linktr.ee/webelongeducation 💡 Interested in professional development for your team? Get in touch with us at info@webelongeducation.com

    Ep. 10: Beyond the Week: Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives with Wingaru
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Join Dr Saurubh Malviya and Helen Pentecost as they explore topics that matter most to educators. This podcast dives into answering questions and sharing insights to support educators on their professional and personal journeys.

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  • Creator
    We Belong Education
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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    © We Belong Education
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