Viewpoints with Henry Grossek

I am delighted to welcome Nick Croyden, author of Nautilus and CEO of QBD Books, Australia's largest Australian-owned bookstore chain. Nick brings together two fascinating worlds: a passion for literature and story-telling, and extensive experience in the Australian bookselling industry. In our conversation, we explore his journey as an author, the inspiration behind Nautilus, and its relevance to the future of human kind.Audio Production by Rob Kelly.

In this episode, Henry speaks with Andrew Fuller, Australian clinical psychologist, author and speaker and particularly well known for his work with children, adolescents, families and schools. Andrew discusses the idea he is currently developing, that being "Ripple Thinking" as part of his broader NeuroAdvantage work. He is applying it particularly to redesigning schools for the future.Audio Production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with regular guest, Adam Voigt, CEO of Real Schools, Author of 'Restoring Teaching', Host of the 'Real Schools of Thought' Podcast and Speaker. Adam's forthcoming book, 'The truth about student behaviour', provides the basis for a wide-ranging discussion on student behaviour.Audio Production by Rob Kelly.

In this episode, Henry chats with Scott Leckie, an internationally recognised human rights lawyer, author and advocate whose work has influenced global thinking on housing, displacement and social justice. A prolific writer with more than 25 books to his name, Scott has advised United Nations agencies in over 80 countries. Our conversation explores his latest novel, Killionaire—a compelling and thought-provoking story that examines wealth, power, morality and justice. Scott also reflects on the inspiration behind the book, the ideas that shaped it, and the enduring questions it raises for readers.Audio Production by Rob Kelly

Henry chats with Paul Bird an Australian social impact leader, author and speaker with more than 30 years' experience working across the not-for-profit, chariHis first book, PurposeFull (2021), explored how businesses and not-for-profits can become genuinely purpose-driven organisations.Be the Change, his latest book - Discover Your Cause, Take Action, Make an Impact, Find Your Purpose (2026) is both a practical guide and a call to action for anyone wanting to make a meaningful contribution to society.Rather than simply encouraging generosity, Be the Change challenges readers to think critically about how lasting social change happens and how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference through informed, purposeful action.Audio Production by Rob Kelly

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

In this special episode of the podcast, Henry discusses the recent outcome of negotiations between the Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian Branch and the Victorian Government. While both parties reached an in-principle Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) covering teachers, principals and education support (ES) staff, AEU members overwhelmingly voted to reject the proposed deal.The episode also features the audio of Henry's interview on Channel 9's Today program, where he speaks with Michael Atkinson about the rejected agreement, the concerns expressed by union members and the broader significance of the vote for Victoria's education sector.Audio Production by Rob Kelly

Henry chats with regular guest, Trevor Cobbold, National Convenor of Save Our Schools (SOS). Trevor was recently named as the 13th most influential educationalist in Australia by Susie o'Brien, columnist & journalist at the Herald Sun newspaper. In this interview Trevor focuses on the impact on social cohesion caused by the inequitable funding between public and private schools in Australia. This issue was raised jointly by Trevor and Professor Pasi Sahlberg in a recent edition of The Saturday paper.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Maria Ruberto a psychologist of over 30 experience, in this second interview in a series of three. The topic being - Compassion-based interventions in schools using Compassion-focused therapy. Maria is the Director of Salutegenics and works extensively with schools.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with regular Viewpoints guest, Dr David Roy, lecturer and researcher in Education & Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. In another fascinating interview, David discusses two timely books he co-authored in 2025, both of great relevance to teachers and school leaders."Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood & Primary" - co-authored with William Baker and Amy Hamilton, published by Cambridge University Press (2025)."The Inclusive Teacher" - co-authored with David Armstrong, published by Routledge (2025).Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Jackson Payne from Stop the Demo focusing on the Victorian State government’s controversial plan to demolish 44 public housing towers. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Emma Styles, author of Australian crime fiction about young women taking on patriarchy. Her latest novel is The Shark.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Dr David Roy returns to Viewpoints. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Katrina Samios, CEO and Director of the Financial Basics Foundation since 2011. With over 30 years of experience in the youth sector, she has worked extensively in both government and not-for- profit organisations. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with prominent Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Dr David Roy.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Aaron Smith, College Principal at Pakenham Secondary College. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with the President of Victorian Principals Association, Andrew Dalgleish. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with the President of Victorian Principals Association, Andrew Dalgleish. Produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Jane Caro, a Walkley Award winning Australian columnist, author, novelist, broadcaster, documentary maker, feminist and social commentator. She spent 35 years as an award winning copywriter and 7 years teaching Advertising Creative in the School of Communication Arts at Western Sydney University. These days she is a full time writer, social commentator, speaker and broadcaster. Jane has published twelve books, including three novels Just a Girl, Just a Queen and Just Flesh & Blood – a trilogy on Elizabeth Tudor, and a memoir Plain Speaking Jane. She created and edited Unbreakable featuring stories women writers had never told before, which was published just before the Harvey Weinstein revelations. Her latest book Accidental Feminists about the life story of women over 50 was launched in 2019. She is currently working on a novel. Jane appears frequently on ABC Radio, The Drum, Sunrise & Weekend Sunrise. She created and presented 5 documentary series for ABC Compass, airing in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. She and Catherine Fox present a popular podcast with Podcast One, Austereo Women With Clout. She writes regular columns in Nine Newspapers and her opinion pieces appear regularly in The Saturday Paper, The Guardian and The Big Smoke. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in September 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with AFL legend Kevin Sheedy about the most iconic Australian sportspeople of his time, paying tribute to the 28 men and women whose feats have most inspired him during a life in sport. From Jack Brabham and Evonne Goolagong Cawley to Ash Barty and Cadel Evans, this pantheon of Aussie greats also includes illuminating interviews with John Bertrand, Michelle Payne and Jessica Watson. An old footy rival gets a guernsey too – with Sheedy honouring Denis Pagan, the former player and coach who reinvented himself as a horse trainer and won the Australian Derby at his first attempt. In this interview, Henry talks with Kevin Sheedy about his career and new book. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in November, 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Mikey Robins about his new book, Reprehensible. This conversation was broadcast on 97.7FM Casey Radio in 2020. Produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Three Sisters with The Tattooist of Auschwitz author Heather Morris. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Jon Faine, a regular columnist and former ABC Radio Melbourne broadcaster. He is a Vice Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne and author of Apollo and Thelma. This conversation was originally recorded in April 2022. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talsk with Professor Catherine Crock AM, Chair and Founder of the Hush Foundation. This conversation was broadcast on 97.7FM Casey Radio in December 2023. Produced by Rob Kelly.

We go back to Christmas Eve 2021 to hear a conversation between Henry and Dickie, a British journalist, television and radio commentator on the British Royal Family and an international public speaker. He was a press spokesman for Queen Elizabeth II from 1988 until 2000; in the 1996 Birthday Honours, he was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order. This was recorded before the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in December 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Deborah Patterson about her book 'Passion, Guts and Leadership'. This conversation was broadcast on 97.7FM Casey Radio in November 2023. Produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with CEO of Real Schools, Adam Voigt. Adam and his team bring a renewed focus to School Culture, Working Restoratively, Teacher Wellbeing and supporting Beginning Teachers in a way that no organisation has done before. This conversation was broadcast on 97.7FM Casey Radio in ONovember 2023. Produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Dr Karl, an Australian science communicator and populariser, who is known as an author and a science commentator on Australian radio and television. In this episode of the podcast, Henry talks with Dr Karl about his new book, Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in November 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

In November 2020, Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki joined Henry to discuss his new book Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science! Today, Dr Karl's book is still a much loved favourite for science enthusiasts.  This conversation was originally recorded in November 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

We go back to 2020 to hear an interview between Henry and Mikey Robins about his new book Reprehensible This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry talks with Ronnie Figdor OAM from Mind Medicine Australia.  This conversation was originally recorded in June 2022. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Dr David Roy, a Lecturer at the School of Education at Newcastle University, as they discuss education matters across the education sector. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in April, 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry Grossek chats with the outgoing President of the Victorian Principals Association (VPA), Anne-Maree Kliman.  The Victorian Principals Association is a professional association that recognises the opportunities and challenges that are faced by educational leaders and actively advocates for them in their complex roles of school leadership, by ensuring they are connected, united and empowered. The VPA was originally formed in 1971 to represent the professional interests of principals in Victorian primary schools.Today the organisation has grown, representing Educational Leaders – Principal Class and Leading Teachers - in Victorian government schools. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in December 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry Grossek chats with Australian television presenter and chief news presenter for GTV-9's flagship bulletin Nine News Melbourne Peter Hitchener OAM. Produced by Rob Kelly

Henry chats with Australian television presenter and chief news presenter for GTV-9's flagship bulletin Nine News Melbourne Peter Hitchener OAM. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in June 2020. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Henry Grossek chats with Australian television presenter and chief news presenter for GTV-9's flagship bulletin Nine News Melbourne Peter Hitchener OAM. Produced by Rob Kelly