Ed Talks WA

Episode 17: FightMND and Big Freeze organisers Bec and Jan Daniher

During a student forum, Neale Daniher, using AI voice technology, was able to use his own voice to share the inspirational story about his battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Neale’s daughter Bec, and his wife Jan, continue to fight on his behalf, and share with us how great change can be made from the smallest steps.

Episode 16: Turia Pitt grassfire survivor, uses her experience to motivate

Turia Pitt made international news in 2011 when she suffered burns to 65% of her body when caught in a grassfire while running an ultramarathon. She’s not only survived, but is now a sought-after motivation speaker, whose courageous story can’t help but inspire.

Episode 15: 2024 Women of Achievement Award winner, Dr Antoinette Morris

Dr. Antoinette Morris, winner of the 2024 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, shares her story about Fremantle Fast Track, an important alternative learning option that creates safe, supportive spaces to help students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Episode 14: Bluey creator Joe Brumm

We were thrilled to be joined by Joe Brumm after he was keynote speaker at the WA Education Awards 2024. Through his lovable animated blue heeler, Bluey, and her friends, Joe tackles issues facing families every day. He is an educator as well as a creative.

Sponsored episode: Helping women improve their financial literacy

On Your Own Two Feet's Helen Baker is helping so many women plan for financial stability. Listen as she defines what financial literacy means and explains how you start your journey to take control of an important part of your life.
 
This episode was sponsored by Teachers Mutual Bank.

Sponsored episode: Exploring home lending truths and myths

Buying a home is often your biggest life investment. With so much commentary about home lending at the moment, we look at some factual information and help you sift through the myths.
This episode was sponsored by Teachers Mutual Bank.

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.

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.

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.

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.