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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 50 MIN

Little buddies creating a sense of belonging at school

from The Conversation Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As prep students head to school for the fist time, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the school buddy program, where older children are paired with preps to help them feel connected.Plus, later in the hour combating declining rates of volunteering, do you feel like you have to dress up to go to the tennis? And is 'friendflation' making it harder to catch up with your mates?

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