Viewpoints with Henry Grossek
by Henry Grossek
Viewpoints with Henry Grossek is an educational podcast that offers captivating conversations and insightful interviews with prominent figures from the fields of news, education, publishing, academia, and more. With over 50 years of dedicated service in public education and two decades of involvement in community radio, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various domains. Each episode features engaging discussions and thought-provoking interviews, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learners and professionals alike.
Episodes
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Will Your Grandkids Be OK with Melissa Richardson
Henry interviews Melissa Richardson, a mentoring expert, researcher, writer and grandmother whose work has helped more than 100,000 people develop their mentoring skills. Her latest book, 'Will Your Grandkids Be OK?' asks an important question about the future facing younger generations and...
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The Politics of Education with Malcolm Elliott
Malcolm Elliott, Education and Leadership Consultant and former President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) returns for Episode 2 in our series of 3 episodes - this being on 'The Politics of Education'. Podcast production by Rob Kelly.
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The AERO Review: Why Transparency Matters with Tom Mahoney
Tom Mahoney is a Learning Specialist at a government secondary college in Melbourne, Victoria, education writer and PhD candidate at Deakin University, with a strong interest in the purpose of of education and the evidence shaping educational policy. He has taken the initiative to mobilise...
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Teaching STEM and Embracing AI with Professor Therese Keane
It is a pleasure to welcome Professor Therese Keane in joining Henry on Viewpoints. Therese Keane is the Associate Dean Research & Industry Engangement, Professor STEM Education, School of Education, La Trobe University. In this podcast, Professor Keane discusses her career journey from secondary...
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Education Matters with Dr David Roy
As always, Henry is delighted to speak with Dr David Roy, lecturer & researcher in Education & Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. In this podcast, Dr Roy discusses a wide range of topical issues associated with Inclusion policies and practices in Australian schools....
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Schools for All Australia with Mark Morris
Henry was honoured to chat with Mark Morris, Chair & Co-Founder of Schools for All Australia. Mark is a strategic leader, executive coach and education advocate with more than 20 years of leadership experience. In this interview, Mark explains the purpose of Schools for All Australia - developing…
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 12
Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Podcast production by Rob Kelly.
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Nautilus with Nick Croyden
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...
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Ripple Thinking with Andrew Fuller
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…
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The Truth About Student Behaviour with Adam Voigt
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...
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Killionaire with Scott Leckie
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...
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Be the Change with Paul Bird
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...
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 11
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.
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AEU Members Say No with Henry Grossek
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,...
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The School Funding Divide: Equity, Privilege and Australia’s Social Cohesion with Trevor Cobbold
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...
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 10
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.
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Compassion-based Interventions In Schools with Maria Ruberto
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...
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Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood & Primary & The Inclusive Teacher with Dr David Roy
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...
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 09
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.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 08
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.
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Stop the Demo with Jackson Payne
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.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 07
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.
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Shark with Emma Styles
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.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 06
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.
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Purpose of Education with Malcolm Elliott
Henry chats with Malcolm Elliott, Education & Leadership Consultant and former President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA). This is the first in a series of three wide-ranging discussions on education. First up - Purpose of Education. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Challenges in School Leadership with Dr Venesser Fernandes
Henry chats with Dr Venesser Fernandes, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Culture and Society, Monash University on the challenges in school leadership. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Attracting the Truth with Sye Artus
Henry chats with Sye Artus, a British-born, remedial therapist and author now living in Australia about life, career and Sye’s fascinating and thought-provoking debut book - Attracting the Truth. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 05
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.
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Invisible Labour Study Report with Professor Jane Wilkinson
Henry chats with Professor Jane Wilkinson, Professor of Educational Leadership at Monash University, on reports of a surge of violence in our schools in the context of the Invisible Labour Study Report, of which Professor Wilkinson was the Lead Researcher. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 04
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.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 03
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.
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Australian Space Agency with Lachlan Carboon
Henry talks robotics, engineering and space with Mechatronics Engineer, Lachlan Carboon. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Dangerous Efficiency with Tom Mahoney
Henry chats with Tom Mahoney, a Numeracy Learning Specialist, PhD candidate at Deakin University and writer for The Interruption. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Hope, Innovation and Education Reform with Professor Pasi Sahlberg
In this episode, Henry speaks with Professor Pasi Sahlberg, Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Melbourne, about some of the big issues shaping education today, including innovation, system change, leadership and the future of education reform. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 02
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.
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Australian Principals Federation with President Andrew C
Henry talks with Andrew Cock, the President of the Australian Principals Federation. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Leadership and Culture with Mark Carter and Beza Mickan-White
Following their fantastic contribution to the previous episode, Henry is joined by two outstanding guests: Mark Carter, Author, Trainer, Coach, and International Keynote Speaker; and Beza Mickan-White, MC, International Model, Creative Director, and Commercial Actor. Expect an engaging and...
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Mental Fitness at Work – Episode 1: Biology Before Behaviour with Maria Ruberto
Henry and Maria Ruberto, Psychologist & Director of Salutegenics, explore Mental Fitness at Work in this special mini-series. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Disrupting the School–Prison Nexus in NSW with Dr Samara Hand
Henry speaks with Dr Samara Hand about disrupting the school–prison nexus in NSW. For more information, visit: https://appi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thomas-and-Hand-PIP-web.pdf Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Theology Meets Technology with Brendan Hennessy
Henry talks with Brendan Hennessy, a robotics teacher at St Andrews School in Melbourne, Australia! Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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The Sweet Spot: Inclusion, Policy & Practice with Dr David Roy
Henry talks with Dr David Roy about the state of education in Australia. Dr David Roy is a Lecturer and Researcher in Education and Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. Prior to entering academia, he spent 17 years as a classroom teacher, experience that continues to shape his research,...
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What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 01
Join Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for the first episode of What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Education Futures with Professor Glenn Savage
In the final episode of the Viewpoints Podcast for 2025, Henry is joined by Professor Glenn Savage, a policy sociologist and Professor of Education Futures in the Faculty of Education. Professor Savage’s work sits at the intersection of education policy, strategic design, and system-wide change,...
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Unlocking The Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education with John Mooney
Henry talks with the Principal of Emerson School: John Mooney about the film'Unlocking The Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education.' Step inside the extraordinary world of Emerson School—where education becomes a lifeline, and potential knows no bounds. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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What's Making News in Education? - Episode 42
Join Henry and Russell Hanby for the final What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Art of Modern Communication with Mark Carter and Beza Mickan-White
Henry is joined by Mark Carter: Author, Trainer, Coach and International Keynote Speaker with Beza Mickan-White, MC, International Model, Creative Director and Commercial Actor. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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Guess How I Was Born with Susanne Gervay
Henry talks with Susanne Gervay about her new book: Guess How I Was Born; a fun, heartwarming picture book that embraces the many ways children come into the world. Told through the eyes of Violet, who is having the best day ever at a dress-up party with her friends, the story highlights…
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What's Making News in Education? - Episode 41
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.
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All Work No Play with Dale Sidebottom
Henry talks with Dale Sidebottom about his book: All Work No Play. The book shares strategies for play-based mindfulness, empathy, and gratitude exercises that will help readers rediscover their inner child; promote good mental health; build and foster more meaningful connections with others; and...
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What's Making News in Education? - Episode 40
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.
About this show
Viewpoints with Henry Grossek is an educational podcast that offers captivating conversations and insightful interviews with prominent figures from the fields of news, education, publishing, academia, and more. With over 50 years of dedicated service in public education and two decades of involvement in community radio, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various domains. Each episode features engaging discussions and thought-provoking interviews, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learners and professionals alike.
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