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…

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Visions of the Future from an Ancient Land: Welcoming the World to Barker
In this special episode of The Great Cause, Phillip Heath AM is joined by four Barker students and Head of Character Education, Peter Gibson to explore what it means to host the 2026 Round Square International Conference. Together, they reflect on the conference theme, Visions of the Future from a…
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Ask Not What Your School Can Do: Legacy and Leadership at Choate Rosemary Hall.
In this episode of The Great Cause, Head of Barker College, Phillip Heath AM, is joined by Dr Alex Curtis, Head of Choate Rosemary Hall in Wollingford, Connecticut. With a legacy shaped by remarkable alumni and a history intertwined with the founding of St John’s and the integration of Rosemary Ha…
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Can Creativity Change the World? Sir Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop Thinks So.
In this episode of The Great Cause, Phillip Heath AM sits down for a recorded conversation with Sir Richard Taylor, co-founder and creative director of Wētā Workshop, for a fascinating conversation on the nature of creativity and what it takes to build a life in pursuit of excellence. Reflecting o…
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Neurodiversity: It's not whether you're smart, but how are you smart
In this episode, our host Phillip Heath AM sits down with renowned clinical psychologist and author Andrew Fuller for a rich, energising conversation about neurodiversity and the future of learning. Andrew unpacks what neurodiversity really means, why personalised education is becoming an expectati…
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Show Up, Opt in and Be Curious
In this energising episode of The Great Cause, host and Head of Barker College, Phillip Heath AM sits down with renowned psychologist, author, and educator Andrew Fuller for a conversation that sets the tone for a purposeful and resilient year ahead. Whether you’re a student stepping into a new ch…
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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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