PODCAST · education
The Study Plan
by La Trobe University
So, what’s the plan? By getting past the barriers to change, you can shape a new path in life through study. In this series, our guests with interesting life paths tell all about how they navigate life and made study part of their plan.
Episodes
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Admin to Health Sciences
After 20 years working in admin, Anna is pursuing her dream of becoming a Speech Pathologist. Hear how she balances raising a five-year-old, working part-time, and studying a Health Sciences degree part-time to create a new future for herself.
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Firefighter to Science
From retail worker to firefighter, Patrick's journey took an unexpected turn when a life-changing moment led him back to university to study science.
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Journalist to Nursing
Hear how Jennifer, a journalist, pilot, enrolled nurse and mum followed her passion back to nursing by pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing
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How to Make Study Financially Viable
Financial adviser Charles Azzopardi shares practical tips to help you make studying more affordable and financially manageable.
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Hairdressing to Social Work
Hear how Kat turned a 20-year career in hairdressing and a life-changing moment into the courage to pursue her passion for social work.
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Retail to Psychology
Follow Jayne’s inspiring journey, from working in pharmacy retail, to stepping into nursing, and now approaching the finish line of her psychology degree.
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Health Promo to Postgrad Exercise Science
Discover how Nicola, a mum of three, reinvented her career, stepping away from a successful role in health promotion to pursue a degree in Exercise Science, and ultimately embark on a postgraduate research journey.
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Parole Officer to Speech
After an 11‑year career as a parole officer, Danielle a proud mother of two, embraced an exciting new chapter, pursuing her passion for speech pathology.
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Banking to Exercise Science
After 24 years in banking, Stuart made a bold, life‑changing decision during an overseas trip, opening the door to a new direction and a more meaningful, fulfilling future.
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Vet Nurse to Nursing
Driven by her curiosity and a desire to find answers, Tema made the move from vet nursing into psychology and now, she’s taking the next step by studying nursing.
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Admin to Biomedicine
From an unconventional upbringing to a career in administration, hear how mother of three Prue built her future through work and study.
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Retail to Oral Health
Hear Leah’s journey - a mum of two who shifted from retail and an unfinished Arts degree to studying oral health.
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Retail to Paramedics
Hear how Tiarne’s journey took her from retail to dental nursing, and ultimately to pursuing her dream of becoming a paramedic.
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Concreter to Occupational Therapy
From earning a degree in Forensic Science to building a thriving concrete business, Beau has never been afraid to take bold steps. Now, with a passion for improving lives, Beau is pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
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Amateur Fighter to Exercise Science
Hear how Mark—a former amateur fighter, retired bouncer, and personal trainer - navigates a turbulent past to pursue his passion for exercise science.
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Retail to Postgrad Social Work
Discover Ross’ incredible journey - from his early days in Scotland’s music scene, to a decade working at Bunnings in Australia, and now pursuing a master’s degree in social work.
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Hospitality to Art Therapy
Discover Laura’s inspiring journey—from her early days in hospitality, to pursuing her passion with a visual arts degree, and now completing her Master of Art Therapy.
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Admin to Postgrad Nursing
Cindy left high school early, worked in retail and hospitality, moved into admin and aged care, and is now studying nursing postgrad.
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Business Analyst to Juris Doctor
Discover Oliver's journey from his roots in Far North Queensland, through to his business studies and successful career as a Business Analyst, to his bold transition into studying the Juris Doctor (JD).
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Visual Arts to Languages (Mandarin)
After completing her law studies in Slovenia, follow Suzana’s journey as she moved to Australia, explored Visual Arts, and ultimately pursued a Diploma of Languages in Mandarin.
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Pastry Chef to Health Info Management
After relocating from Italy, Virginia transitioned from a thriving career as a Pastry Chef to pursuing studies in Health Information Management.
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Business to Outdoor & Sustainable Education
After a successful business career, Stevie, a mother of two, chose to reskill and return to study, prioritizing her family and long-term career goals.
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Hospitality to Postgrad Science
Learn how Kerthy transitioned from hospitality and small business to earning a diploma, degree, and master's in science—all while raising three children.
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Odd Jobs to Science
Ash overcame life’s challenges, transitioning from various jobs to earning a Diploma of Science, then advancing to a Bachelor of Science.
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Apprenticeship to Social Work
Hear how Hayley went from a signwriting apprenticeship and a long-term career in retail to becoming a Social Worker.
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TAFE student to Occupational Therapy
Allira talks about how her university journey started with TAFE and ended in a degree in Occupational Therapy.
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Retail to Nursing
Hear how Ebony has juggled family, work and life in general to finally reach her dream of becoming a nurse.
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Diesel Mechanic to Paramedic
How a life changing moment led to Travis trading in work as a diesel mechanic, pig farmer and real estate auctioneer for a degree in paramedicine.
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Professional netball to Business
Hear how former professional netballer Kathleen overcame a career ending injury and adversity to start her business degree.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
So, what’s the plan? By getting past the barriers to change, you can shape a new path in life through study. In this series, our guests with interesting life paths tell all about how they navigate life and made study part of their plan.
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La Trobe University
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So, what’s the plan? By getting past the barriers to change, you can shape a new path in life through study. In this series, our guests with interesting life paths tell all about how they navigate life and made study part of their plan.
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