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.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Derry Simpson, CEO of Youth Focus, explains how they support WA's young people, with more than 40% of those aged 12 to 25 being diagnosed with mental health illnesses - but only half those receiving help. Find out too how you can help by supporting the annual Ride for Youth.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
School psychologist consultants, Sarah Papaelias and Brendan Everett, provide tips to families with younger students who are starting school for the first time, including managing nerves and accessing support.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
It's a shocking truth that 70 percent of school children say their body image is their top concern, with kids experiencing rates of suicide, depression and anxiety far greater than ever before. Enter Dr Zali Yager, a former teacher and international body image expert who reveals her own body battle and the new resources she's created so that WA teachers can help students embrace their bodies.