BATChats

BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)
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Welcome to BATChats, the BATForce podcast where we dive into issues that impact families raising Children. Series 1 explores our role as family and a community in supporting Young People as their worlds begin to get bigger & they begin to explore their online worlds. Season 2 is for families & Young People living with disability as they navigate that next step after school & the importance of having 'Great Expectations'. The podcast takes the time to reflect on conversations we have had with parents, carers, schools and young people through our workshops & throughout 45yrs of BATForce.

  1. 12/19/2025

    BATFM Christmas Hotline Special: Elf on the Shelf

    Episode 4 – Elf on a Shelf: “Risky Behaviour”  Theme: risktaking, saying no, having a plan

    2 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    BATFM Christmas Hotline Special: Mrs Claus

    Episode 3 — Mrs Claus: “Calm Homes, Calm Kids”  Theme: tantrums, tiredness, co-regulation, realistic boundaries.

    2 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    BATFM Christmas Hotline Special: Rudolph

    Episode 2 — Rudolph: “Overwhelmed Kids & Routine Chaos”  Theme: sensory overload, too many events, changes to routines.

    2 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    BATFM Christmas Hotline Special - Santa

    Episode 1 Santa: “Presents, Pressure & Big Feelings”  Theme: managing expectations, present plans, and family stress around Christmas morning.

    2 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    The Importance of Considering Job Readiness in you NDIS Plan

    Join Leigh as she speaks to Nina Cleary from 4gr about why families need to consider having job readiness as part of their young person's NDIS plan. What it means, what it could look like and what to consider.

    10 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    What Does a Successful Journey from School Look Like?

    Join Leigh as she talks to Hilary Brumby from genU about what life after school might look like for a young person with disability.

    13 min

  7. 12/09/2024

    How Can a School Careers Teacher Support your Pathway?

    Join Leigh and Caroline Makin from North Geelong Secondary College as they discuss how Career Teacher's can support a young person with disabilities pathway journey from school.

    24 min

  8. 12/09/2024

    My Journey and What I've Learnt Along the Way

    Join Leigh and Nina as they chat with Simon Wolfe about his journey from school to work as a young man with a disability.

    33 min
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About

Welcome to BATChats, the BATForce podcast where we dive into issues that impact families raising Children. Series 1 explores our role as family and a community in supporting Young People as their worlds begin to get bigger & they begin to explore their online worlds. Season 2 is for families & Young People living with disability as they navigate that next step after school & the importance of having 'Great Expectations'. The podcast takes the time to reflect on conversations we have had with parents, carers, schools and young people through our workshops & throughout 45yrs of BATForce.

Information

  • Creator
    BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)
  • Show Website
    BATChats