PODCAST · education
Courageous Dialogues
by Tanya Moran
Courageous Dialogues sets out to bring people together to discuss education and the connections that keep learning and teaching real.
Episodes
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Courageous Dialogues | Isha Singhal
How does a science-grad become a leading voice in sports media? In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, viral reporter Isha pulls back the curtain on the WNBA’s revenue sharing, the resilience of Matildas star Hayley Raso, and the power of being an "accidental expert." In the spirit of IWD 2026:...
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Courageous Dialogues | Episode 3: Dr Tracy Woodroffe
In this special three-part series, we are heading 'Beyond the Blind Spots' of the Australian education system. Dr Tracy Woodroffe is a proud Warramunga and Luritja woman, a researcher, and an educator with over twenty years of experience in the Northern Territory. The conversation leans into...
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Embracing the messy side of courage: lessons from the Startup Tank and beyond
Beyond the glossy pitches and high-stakes funding, the startup world is built on a foundation of grit and radical resilience. This episode of Courageous Dialogues explores the Startup Tank initiative and the raw reality of the Australian startup ecosystem, where "having it all figured out" is…
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Episode 2: Dr Tracy Woodroffe
In this special three-part series, we are heading 'Beyond the Blind Spots' of the Australian education system. Dr Tracy Woodroffe is a proud Warramunga and Luritja woman, a researcher, and an educator with over twenty years of experience in the Northern Territory. The conversation leans into...
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Episode 1: Dr Tracy Woodroffe
In this special three-part series, we are heading 'Beyond the Blind Spots' of the Australian education system. Dr Tracy Woodroffe is a proud Warramunga and Luritja woman, a researcher, and an educator with over twenty years of experience in the Northern Territory. The conversation leans into...
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Episode 3: Dr Tracy Woodroffe
In this special three-part series, we are heading 'Beyond the Blind Spots' of the Australian education system. Dr Tracy Woodroffe is a proud Warramunga and Luritja woman, a researcher, and an educator with over twenty years of experience in the Northern Territory. The conversation leans into...
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Courageous Dialogues | Fr Shehan Fernando Mgl
Fr. Shehan Fernando of the Missionaries of God's Love joins Courageous Dialogues to discuss the role of the Pope and the Catholic Church. Fr. Shehan reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his emphasis on mercy, compassion, and social issues. He also explains the process of a papal...
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Courageous Dialogues | Eva Lawler
Join us for a compelling conversation with Eva Lawler, former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, one year after the Better Fairer Schools Agreement was signed on July 31, 2024. With a lifelong passion for education, Eva secured an unprecedented $1.1 billion in federal funding for NT…
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Courageous Dialogues | Salli Cohen PART 1 - What is policy?
This episode cuts through the "red tape" to reveal the true power of policy. This podcast dives into how policy isn't just bureaucratic jargon, but a dynamic force that shapes our lives, aligning values and driving essential change. We explore policy's profound reach, from the public sphere to…
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Salli Cohen Part 2 - Courageous Policy for Real-World Impact
Salli unpacks crucial insights, highlighting how simply copy-pasting legislation isn’t effective policy. Discover the art of translating complex rules to fit diverse real-world scenarios, from large institutions to small, remote communities. The discussion also tackles the often-confusing world…
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Courageous Dialogues | Peter Susanto at COP29
Peter, a young Australian, recently had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This global climate summit brought together world leaders, climate scientists, activists, and policymakers to...
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Volunteer Vibes with Eva Susanto
Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Eva, a remarkable 15-year-old who has dedicated her life to serving her community. From a young age, Eva has been volunteering countless hours, raising funds for various charities, and making a significant impact on the world around her. In this...
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Courageous Dialogues | Brett Salakas
In this episode, I speak with one of The Educator’s Most Influential Educators of 2024, Brett Salakas. We discuss his work as a HP Education Ambassador, his recognition as a top 100 global educator, and his leadership in school digital transformation. Brett shares his experiences with Berry…
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Courageous Dialogues | Dr Adrian Bertolini
In this Courageous Dialogues podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr Adrian Bertolini, a visionary leader who has been reshaping the landscape of education for decades. Adrian shared his inspiring journey, from the traditional academic setting to the forefront of educational innovation....
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Courageous Dialogues | Sarah Rheinberger
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, we delve into the critical issues facing early childhood education in Australia, particularly in remote communities. Our guest, Sarah Rheinberger, a consultant with a background in occupational therapy, shares her insights and experiences working in the...
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Breaking Stereotypes: The Inspiring Journey of Female Firefighter Nicolette
To commemorate International Women's Day, this podcast presents Nicolette, a female firefighter who shares her journey of working in male-dominated workplaces. Nicolette talks about the obstacles of breaking stereotypes, dealing with setbacks, and developing resilience. Her valuable insights...
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Empowering Educators and Overcoming Self-Doubt: Insights from Michelle Dennis
In her talk, Michelle Dennis emphasises the importance of educating teachers about the benefits and limitations of AI language models like chatGPT in the classroom. She recognises that some educators may feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of technological change and potential risks associated…
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Michelle Dennis - ChatGPT - OpenAI Digital Literacy
In this video clip, Michelle Dennis shares various examples of how teachers can leverage ChatGPT to co-create engaging activities and tailor instructions for their students. She emphasises the potential of ChatGPT to aid in the ideation phase and stresses the importance of testing and refining....
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Michelle Dennis Explains ChatGPT - OpenAI
As our podcast conversation with Michelle Dennis was packed with valuable insights, we've divided it into sections. In this particular clip, Michelle provides an overview of ChatGPT - OpenAI and discusses its impact on education, privacy, and fostering critical thinking skills when processing...
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Have a Ball:-)
A conversation with Rohan Duncan, President of 'Have a Ball Foundation'. The ‘Have a Ball Foundation’ has been established to put smiles on the faces of young children by providing sporting balls to kids in remote schools and communities in outback Australia to encourage a healthy, active, and…
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Story Telling
A conversation with Angela Lopez who is a third year student at Swinburne University who is studying a Bachelor of Film and Television Honours. Angela, also works freelance in the Film and Television Industry as a producer, director, production designer and overall creative direction.
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Glittering Minds with Design Thinking
A conversation with Ortal Green who is empowering parents and teachers to create tomorrow's innovators. Ortal, has written 'Think Unique', which provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to turning their classroom into an innovative environment where children develop their thinking skills.
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Risk Starts and Ends With People
A conversation with Lisa Sisson, Founder of Unearth. Lisa, who has been listed in The Australian Business Journal as one of the 20 Australian Women Making Moves in 2022, talks about her work to demystify risks. In the podcast Lisa talks about the need to make people rethink how they approach risk...
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Relationships & Coaching Matter
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Pavani Randeniyage, a past Year 5 student of mine talks about her pathway into her career. Pavani reflects on the experiences that led to her banking career. We discuss the opportunities of a graduate program, rotations and support structures that are...
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A Vision. An Idea.
In this podcast I talk with Associate Professor Therese Keane who has a wealth of experience around IT in Education. We have a conversation around the teaching of ICT and the impact of teacher expertise in the classroom and the use of robotics in secondary education. Therese also shares with us…
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Makerspaces & Learning
A conversation with Sylvia Libow Martinez, former aerospace engineer now working to help K-12 schools adopt modern technology and age-old best practices for student learning. Sylvia co-authored “Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom”. In this episode of Courageous...
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Safeguarding Children
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Simon Davies from Safeguarding Services talks about his experiences in his current role and as a former Australian Federal Police detective. We touch on a number of topics related to the New Child Safe Standards that now apply in Victoria.
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Education in the Northern Territory
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Mark Christie, an education specialist based in the Northern Territory talks about his role after a flight over Darwin. Mark and Tanya touch on a number of topics related to the delivery and support levels to schools across remote and urban NT.
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Professional Learning Communities
Steve Daly has an extensive background in the education sector, spanning across multiple industries and countries. In this podcast we focus on Professional Learning Communities, the characteristics, conditions, language and the resources required to be most successful.
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28 Years of Service
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Marueen and Tanya have a live conversation. Maureen talks about her work, community service and about the times that she has been courageous throughout her life.
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You Are Enough!
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Donnah Ciempka from Ascot International School talks openly about dressing as your authentic self, her journey as a leader and how she is influencing the culture of the school.
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Embedding Speech Pathology in Schools
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Mala Ferdinando from Speech Pathology for Schools talks about the collaboration between speech pathologists and schools.
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Curriculum & Power of Networks
Hamish Curry discusses being courageous, the curriculum and the power of networks on Courageous Dialogues.
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STEM or STEAM? You Decide!
A conversation with Dr Adrian Bertolini to SPARK your thinking. Today Adrian is well known in the STEM field for supporting education systems. I had the opportunity to have a conversation with him and we spoke of being courageous, the acronym of STEM, explicit teaching, as well as STEM designs...
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Episode 07: Jasmine Christie
Jasmine is 25 and is currently working as a scientist in immunology. She has just enrolled to go back to university to become a teacher.
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Episode 06: Robert Kiernan
Robert is a strategic thinker in the End User Computing (EUC) domain with an unbridled passion for promoting the benefits of adopting a modern, digital workspace.
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Episode 05: Jessica Poulter
Jessica Poulter is a passionate wordsmith, marketer, blogger and dance educator from Melbourne.
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Episode 04: Claire Donaldson
Claire discusses her experiences around the world from airports to trains to education to procurement.
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Episode 03: Mikaela Tai
Mikaela is currently studying to be a doctor and currently undertaking university placement.
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Episode 02: Isabelle Harrison
Isabelle discusses her pathway into law and the impact COVID restrictions has had on the industry.
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Episode 01: Andrew Trease
Andrew works in retail as well as investing and trading. He discusses his experience since leaving school 4 years ago.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Courageous Dialogues sets out to bring people together to discuss education and the connections that keep learning and teaching real.
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Tanya Moran
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