Kate Cole — The trouble with tunnels

It’s another example of how one person can change Australia for the better with just a little help. In this episode, host Adam Spencer interviews Kate Cole, a scientist and engineer who embarked on a Churchill Fellowship to improve workplace safety in the underground construction industry. Kate's j…

Nicholas Wood — The pointy end of vaccines

In this episode of the Churchill Collective, host Adam Spencer explores the world of vaccines and efforts to make sure they are safe to use. Professor Nicholas Wood, a paediatrician and immunisation researcher, discusses his experiences studying vaccine safety and innovation during his Churchill Fe…

Dr Michela Mitchell – Diving into venom research

How can we find new medicines from ocean creatures, and then how can we speed up those drugs’ development? These are questions being answered by Dr Michela Mitchell, Australia's first sea anemone taxonomist. In this episode, host Adam Spencer explores the fascinating world of sea anemone toxinology…

Helen Glazebrook – Unlocking intelligence behind bars

How do we know what is really going on behind bars in Australia’s prisons? In this episode, host Adam Spencer explores the secretive world of intelligence gathering in the corrections system. He interviews Helen Glazebrook about her fascinating career as an intelligence officer, and her experiences…

Scott Sleap — A stellar STEM sojourn

Dr Scott Sleap is helping Australia reach for the stars through his involvement in the space industry and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education. In this episode, host Adam Spencer speaks with this passionate educator and explores his fascinating journey. Dr Sleap discusses his…

Ian Jarratt — weighing up pricing, how one man revolutionised shopping

One person’s passion can change the world for everyone else. In this episode, host Adam Spencer talks to Ian Jarratt, the man responsible for bringing unit pricing — something we all use — to Australia. An executive member of the Consumers Federation of Australia, Ian is passionate about unit prici…

Rebecca Lyons — Reimagining death

What constitutes a good death, and to what extent should family and friends be involved in the process? In this thought-provoking episode of The Churchill Collective, host Adam Spencer talks with Rebecca Lyons, who is an advocate for reimagining the funeral industry. Rebecca's unconventional journe…

Julie Morrison — A dog’s day in court

How can we take the fear away from of the court process, so that witnesses don’t become traumatised? In this episode, host Adam Spencer explores the inspirational work of Julie Morrison, the Founder of Justice Dogs Australia and Victims Engagement Coordinator at the Office of Public Prosecutions in…

Press for help — Chris Boyle’s invention to help the vulnerable

Chris Boyle is a Queensland social worker who has found a new way to help families and friends to support loved ones in danger of violence or other abuse. In this episode, we follow Chris on his inspiring journey, embarking on a Churchill Fellowship to seek innovative solutions to the complex issue…

Petah Cavallaro — A pitch perfect plot

Petah Cavallaro’s journey from regional Far North Queensland to international opera stages is a perfect example of how a Churchill Fellowship can transform both an individual and a community. In this episode, host Adam Spencer interviews the principal young artist with Opera Australia about her jo…