The Great Cause
The Great Cause
Welcome to “The Great Cause,” where we delve into the crucial issues shaping the landscape of school education. Join us as we navigate the intricate pathways od educational evolution, exploring topics ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence to the empowerment of student leadership and the vibrant tapestry of co-curricular life. In each episode, with our host and Head of Barker Coll…Social links:
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The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy
In this episode, our host Phillip Heath AM welcomes NAIDOC Person of the Year nominee, Norman Laing along with his son Jimmy, Year 11 student, in a powerful reflection on culture, leadership, and legacy. Norman shares his journey from soldier to Dunghutti legal advisor, offering insights into the V…
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Future Ready Education: Navigating Careers in a Changing World
Join our host Phillip Heath AM as we chat with Dean of Careers at Barker College, Mel Bower and Careers Advisor, Sal Key about the evolving landscape of career education. Discover how education can adapt to prepare students for multiple careers, the differences between Australian and US career educ…
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Hope and Agency for Today's Parents
In this episode, our host Phillip Heath AM is joined by Dr Jenny Brown, who has been a leading voice in child and family mental health for the past few decades. She is the Emeritus Director of the Family Systems Institute and the social enterprise The Parent Hope Project. She is also the author of …
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Wake Up to the Importance of Sleep
Join our host, Phillip Heath AM, along with Lisa Maltman, a renowned sleep expert in sleep education and Lisa Chalmers from Barker College for a deep dive into the world of sleep, where we uncover the secrets to achieving better rest, optimising sleep environments, managing wakefulness. Don't mis…
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Banishing Bullying - is it possible?
In this episode, our host, Phillip Heath AM chats to renowned psychologist Andrew Fuller about the complex and painful topic of bullying. They discuss what bullying is, how to support the silent victim of bullying, how do we create positive cultures in school communities and how do we strengthen re…
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Pioneer or Part of a Different Australia with Alyssa Healy
In this episode, our host, Phillip Heath AM is joined by Barker alumnus and International Cricketer, Alyssa Healy (Class of 2008) and three Year 12 students to talk about sport, culture and equity. As we prepare to celebrate 50 years of Coeducation in 2025, Alyssa shares her experiences around bre…
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Student Leadership: What's the Point of It?
In this episode, our host, Phillip Heath AM is joined by our 2025 student leaders, Bea, Huntley, Scarlett, and Kian who were announced in an induction ceremony earlier in the week. Listen as they introduce themselves and explore the relevance of student leadership and share their visions for their …
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Brains & Bots: Navigating the Future of Education with AI
Join us on The Great Causeas we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education. Our host, Phillip Heath AM, talks with AI experts and Barker educators including Dr Andy Mifsud and Stephen Liseo from the Digital Learning Innovation team and Dr Julie Wilson-Reynold, Deputy Head…
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What Makes a Good School
In our first episode of "The Great Cause", host Phillip Heath AM explores the topic of What Makes a Good School. Joining the conversation, are current Barker parents, published author and former Education Minister of NSW Adrian Piccoli and Sonia Cassanova. In this thought-provoking discussion, Adr…
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