Bedste LEARNT-podcasts (2024)

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What I've Learnt - Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson 53:32

7d ago53:32

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THE POWER OF TWO LISA MESSENGER & SARAH MEGGINSON A life-changing story of friendship, surrogacy and true connection Fourteen years of friendship. Eight years of ‘trying’. Eighteen rounds of IVF and now, one beautiful baby boy. The Power of Two is a remarkable true story that shows how together, we can do more than we ever thought possible. Lisa an…

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The VOICE of Preeyus Patel, Class of 2009 12:35

23d ago12:35

12:35

In this episode, Preeyus shares his profound journey of growth, learning, and self-discovery at King Alfred School. He emphasizes the unique, open environment of the school that allowed him to overcome the constraints often found in traditional education systems. Having struggled with dyslexia, Preeyus found King Alfred’s supportive and flexible le…

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What I've Learnt - Janice Breen-Burns (2024) 27:00

20d ago27:00

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Janice BREEN Burns Janice Breen Burns is a highly respected fashion journalist, editor and features writer of more than 30 years experience in metro daily newspapers and more recently, digital media. Voxfrock.com.au is her digital blogzine based on the variety of content and style of newspaper fashion pages. Renowned for her industry knowledge and …

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What I've Learnt - Nikki Gemmell (Wing) 38:42

1M ago38:42

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Nikki Gemmell An explosive, contemporary literary thriller from international bestselling author Nikki Gemmell - Wing is Lord of the Flies meets Picnic at Hanging Rock meets Promising Young Woman. Students from an elite girls' school go on a camping trip into the Australian bush. Four of them - a girl gang, a group of best friends dubbed 'The Cins'…

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What I've Learnt - Ben Shewry 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Ben Shewry Chef Ben Shewry strives for truth in life and perfection in his new memoir, Uses for Obsession. This year marks 19 years for Ben Shewry’s Ripponlea fine-diner Attica, a restaurant whose legacy was built on imagination and creative fearlessness. It also marks the release of his second book, a memoir aptly titled Uses for Obsession. “Ultim…

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The VOICE of Honey Kinny Ross, Class of 2015 15:14

2M ago15:14

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In this episode, Honey Kinny Ross shares her cherished memories of King Alfred School, a unique educational environment in Central London. She recalls the school's sense of freedom and open space, highlighting experiences from playing in the mud as a child to lounging on the grass during summer breaks. Honey revisits her involvement in school music…

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What I've Learnt - Anthony Koutoufides 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Anthony “Kouta” Koutoufides is a former award winning AFL player and a Carlton Football Club legend, playing over 270 games for the club. Anthony was often referred to as the ‘Prototype of the Modern Footballer’ as he was notably athletic and versatile, allowing him to play almost every position throughout his career. Koutoufides – who insisted he …

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What I've Learnt - Michael Klim 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Michael Klim is an entrepreneur and head of the Klim Foundation best known for being and awesome guitar strumming and pumping Olympic swimming gold medallist. In July 2022, Klim revealed that he had been diagnosed with the auto-immune disorder which affected his legs and feet and left him struggling to walk unassisted. Based in Bali the journey has…

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What I've Learnt - Eylon Levy 38:46

3M ago38:46

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It takes courage to stand up and that is what Eylon Levy has done since Oct 7 As the cultural wars rage across media platforms he has used his skills intelligence and even humour to tell the world about the siege that has engulfed Israel but the global Jewish community He is a former Israeli Government Spokesman, who became one of the most prominen…

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Beyond Words - Molly Ness 34:41

4M ago34:41

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Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher educator. She earned a doctorate in reading education at the University of Virginia, and spent 16 years as an associate professor at Fordham University in New York City. The author of five books, Molly serves on the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Associ…

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The VOICE of Esmond Harris MBE, Class of 1945 28:34

5M ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, Esmond Harris MBE (Class of 1945), recounts his childhood fascination with trees, spurred by Sunday walks with his father in the Chilterns and his early exposure to sapling trees and their labels in the grounds of The King Alfred School. Despite a challenging early education, including evacuations and unsatisfactory prep schools, E…

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What I've Learnt - Simone O'Brien 37:25

5M ago37:25

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Simone O’Brien is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, strong advocate for women against violence, and mother of three beautiful children. Her journey started in 2012 when she suffered a horrific attack at the hands of a perpetrator who would not take “no” for an answer. It started with emotional and psychological abuse and ended up with her bein…

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What I've Learnt - Mia Findlay 51:06

5M ago51:06

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Mia Findlay, Founder and Principal Coach | Australia Mia is deeply passionate about helping others reach the same freedom she now enjoys without her eating disorder. She has worked in the eating disorder advocacy field for nine years and has been working with clients as a coach since launching Beyond Body in December 2017. Mia is based in Sydney an…

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What I've Learnt - Fiona Sweet 36:08

6M ago36:08

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The Stella Prize CEO - Fiona Sweet Fiona is the former Artistic Director and CEO of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale responsible for the programming and curation of three Biennales. She founded the National Centre for Photography in Ballarat and was the inaugural director. Founder of Sweet Creative, and co-founder of Melbourne’s Acland Stre…

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What I've Learnt - Anna Grosman 31:52

6M ago31:52

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Anna Grosman, creator and owner is relaunching a new male escort agency - HER CONFIDANT. In its new incarnation, HER CONFIDANT will also cater to women who are looking for companionship in any form: emotional, sexual or for company on a date. "I want to provide a safe space for women to explore their desires and feel desired," says Anna. "There are…

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The VOICE of Julian Anderson, Class of 1956 29:56

6M ago29:56

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In this episode, Julian Anderson (Class of 1956) shares his memories and reflections on the unique educational philosophy and community spirit of KAS, comparing it with his experiences in other educational institutions and the broader world. He discusses the importance of small class sizes, individual attention, and a curriculum that encourages ind…

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What I've Learnt - Suzy Zail 37:06

6M ago37:06

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Suzy Zail has worked as a litigation lawyer, specialising in Family Law, but now writes full time. Among other titles, she has written The Tattooed Flower, a memoir about her father’s time as a child survivor of the Holocaust. Her first novel for young adults, The Wrong Boy, was short-listed for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book …

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The VOICE of Richard Oblath, Class of 1970 27:21

7M ago27:21

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An in-depth conversation with Richard Oblath, Class of 1970, discussing his upbringing, education, and career journey. Richard shares his educational journey with a particular emphasis on King Alfred School, where his initial values were instilled. He learned the importance of treating people equally, irrespective of their gender. He talks about ho…

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January - April 2024) 54:26

7M ago54:26

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from JAnuary to April. This Episode Features Dr Gina Cleo: a behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The …

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The VOICE of Julie James Bailey, Class of 1952 27:58

8M ago27:58

27:58

Julie, a former King Alfred's School student, describes moving to England in 1947 due to her father's deployment in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Adapting to the climate and infrastructure of improvised army huts, she recalls her educational experience, emphasizing a variety of subjects and activities as an important part of King Alfred's …

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Beyond Words - Oliver James 39:43

8M ago39:43

39:43

California has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country and according to the National Center for Education Statistics, around one in five adults cannot read. One Costa Mesa father is working hard to change his own personal stats and encourage others in the world to read. Thirty-five-year-old Oliver James says he was forgotten in school and w…

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (Febuary-March 2024) 58:00

8M ago58:00

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from Febuary to March. This Episode Features Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose: Are founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribing…

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What I've Learnt - Michelle Stanton 42:41

8M ago42:41

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Michelle Stanton, Founder and CEO of Complete Success utilises her expertise to empower people to achieve exceptional results through innovative speaking, teaching and coaching programs. Formally, the CEO of her family's 8O year-old business Bevilles Jewellers, Michelle led the company out of receivership, driving exceptional growth and orchestrat…

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What I've Learnt - Annabelle Hickson 33:38

8M ago33:38

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Annabelle Hickson, editor of the award-winning independent print magazine GALAH. Despite having no publishing or business experience, Annabelle started the magazine from her kitchen table to document regional Australia and the people who live there. In the past, young people left country towns to find opportunities in the Big Smoke. But the big rur…

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The VOICE of Jordan Schwarzenberger, Class of 2015 27:25

9M ago27:25

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Having been named in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023, and recently invited to speak on a panel at Downing Street with Rishi Sunak, we caught up with Jordan, Co-Founder of Arcade Media to reflect on The King Alfred School’s impact on his successes. Jordan talks about the unique, individual-focused approach of his school that instilled in him a passion to…

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What I've Learnt - Tammy Casselson 36:12

9M ago36:12

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Tammy Casseslon was just 15 years old when she first saw him from across the room. They smiled at one another, and that was it. She was smitten. "He was 17. Charming, funny, very good looking and looked at me like I was special," says Tammy. Their relationship began with laughter, love and lightness. "He was so proud of me and showered me with ador…

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Introducing 'What I REALLY Learnt at School' - Alfredian Voices 1:02

9M ago1:02

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Take a stroll down memory lane as we delve into the diverse experiences of former students from The King Alfred School in North London. In this podcast series, we bring you the firsthand accounts of Old Alfredians, each sharing their unique journey through education and the invaluable lessons they've taken away. Our episode introductions are narrat…

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Beyond Words - Henry Warren (Turn On The Subtitles) 30:03

9M ago30:03

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Turnonthesubtitles Extensive research from top academics in many countries has shown that simply turning on the subtitles for children’s television improves literacy. Dramatically. In fact it may double their chance of becoming a proficient reader, in particular those children between the ages of six and 10. As former ministers, secretaries of stat…

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What I've Learnt - Caitlin Marshell & Lizzie Rose (MakeShift) 27:02

10M ago27:02

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Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose, founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribing agencies in Australia. Lizzie and Caitlin are known and respected internationally for their work on creativity and mental health. There’s so much ground to cover, your audience will love it. They’re available for…

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January 2024) 55:06

10M ago55:06

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from January. This Episode Features Dr Gina Cleo: a behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Rev…

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What I've Learnt - Nicki Gostin 33:13

10M ago33:13

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Nicki Gostin is a Page Six digital reporter who covers red carpets, the royal family and all ‘70s and ‘80s megastars. She has interviewed hundreds of celebrities about touchy topics and even took the now-infamous video of an aghast Anna Wintour being asked for her ID at an event. Nicki attended college in Melbourne, Australia, and has worked for ma…

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What I've Learnt - Jacob Klein 43:47

11M ago43:47

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Born in Romania in 1953 to two Holocaust survivors who lost their family in the Holocaust. Immigrated to Israel in 1962. Married and father of three children, all living in Israel. Social-organizational psychologist, coach, group and workshop leader, organizational consultant, lecturer. Is specialized in - • Positive psychology and humor training •…

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What I've Learnt - Jason Kimberly 44:43

11M ago44:43

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Stepping out of the limelight to become Cool Jason Kimberley is an adventurer, photographer, author, and the founder of Cool, an education organization dedicated to inspiring students to learn for life. Jason is an altruistic-realist, his uncompromising focus is on equitable access to quality education for all students. Prior to his success in educ…

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What I've Learnt - Dr Gina Cleo 48:06

11M ago48:06

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Dr Gina Cleo, behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Revolution: Simple Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Powerful Habit Change, will be published in Jan 2024. 3 years ago, Gina discovered her husband, who she thought was one of the good guys, was cheating on h…

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What I've Learnt - Nimrod Palmach 34:51

11M ago34:51

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A father of two small Nimrod children aged 4 and 7, Nimrod lives in Israel he is a Major reservist in the IDF. On 7 October at approximately 6am he received a phone call from his Commander to immediately drive to Jerusalem and collect his uniform and weapons, as they had heard murmurs that something was happening but unsure what exactly. Unaware of…

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What I've Learnt - #BringHershHome 57:22

11M ago57:22

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URGENT: U.S. Citizen taken hostage to Gaza in dire medical need. (Updated Wed Oct 13, 8am IST) Hersh Goldberg-Polin was wounded and violently abducted at the Nova Music Festival in Southern Israel on October 7 by Gazan terrorists. He needs urgent medical attention. Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the thousands of young people attacked by terrorists …

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What I've Learnt - Josh Piterman 40:38

12M ago40:38

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Josh Piterman In 2023 Josh Piterman returned to the stage in London to star as Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Misérables. His West End debut, actually came as he took on the most coveted role as The Phantom in the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s theatre in 2019, a role he was delighted to r…

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Beyond Words - Lamek Odero (Sun Books) & Mary Silverweig (Tiny Ivy, Inc.) 37:37

12M ago37:37

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TinyIvy Lamek Odero Program leader for sun books Kenya and Mary Rosenzweig from Tiny Ivy here to discuss their collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation As the literacy crisis is universal the World literacy Foundation joins forces with Tiny Ivy and Sun Books in Kenya to unite in educating those less fortunate The key is to share resources t…

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What I've Learnt - #BringThemHome (Guy Shahar) 42:32

1y ago42:32

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As the Middle East war rages and innocents on both sides are caught in an unspeakable tragedy I’m grateful to speak to a beautiful family who have been utterly devastated by the Oct 7 horrors. A Father's agony: it’s so Heartbreaking On Saturday morning, Yoni Asher was sent a photo of his two young daughters playing in a family safe room before losi…

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What I've Learnt - Rachelle Unreich 37:16

1y ago37:16

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A Brilliant Life book by Rachelle Unreich I’ve known Rachelle as a fellow journalist for many years sometimes working together and I’ve always respected and admired her - so as she embarks on this very personal story I’m thrilled to have her join me on the WhatIveLearntPodcast podcast In her new book “A Brilliant Life” Journalist Rachelle Unreich i…

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Beyond Words - Maryam from Afghanistan 27:01

1y ago27:01

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Afghanistan World Literacy Foundation youth ambassador About N. (Maryam) She is a young leader from Afghanistan. I have a working background as Senior Human Rights & Gender Officer with the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) in north east region. She worked there until mid July 2022. When working with SCA, she had the chance to connect with st…

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What I've Learnt - Spring Series Gems (July - September 2023) 49:03

1y ago49:03

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from July to September. This Episode Features Kevin Murphy Is recognized as one of the world's most respected and sought-after session hairstylists and the owner and creator of KEVIN.MUR…

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What I've Learnt - Trent Dalton 49:00

1y ago49:00

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Trent Dalton Author Record-breaking, award-winning and bestselling author Trent Dalton returns with a big-hearted, gritty, magical and moving new novel, Lola in the Mirror. A girl and her mother are on the lam. They’ve been running for sixteen years, from police and the monster they left in their kitchen with a knife in his throat. They’ve found th…

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Beyond Words - Episode Highlights (June - September 2023) 52:13

1y ago52:13

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Beyond words, the Literacy Podcast aims to bring together experts and change-makers to discuss crucial issues in creating a literate world, such as access, equity, and the role of technology in learning. Guests will offer valuable perspectives on how to ensure high-quality literacy education for all. This episode features Yasmine Sherif, the Execut…

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Beyond Words - Benjamin Syner & Stefan Houghaerts (My Name Is Ink Initiative) 28:09

1y ago28:09

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In a distant future, the last human on Earth able to read and write has decided to restore the written word to civilisation. This young girl’s name is Ink, named after the stains of the dark blue liquid that covers her fingers. She lives in a reclusive community in the mountains with no access to technology. After the great revolution, humans aband…

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What I've Learnt - Donna Lyon (Left Write Hook) 37:15

1y ago37:15

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Documentary Left Write Hook follows eight female survivors of childhood sexual abuse who participate in a 2-year experimental recovery program that combines the physicality of boxing with the emotional power of expressive writing. The program provides survivors of sexual assault a space to release their memories, reclaim their bodies and imagine ne…

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What I've Learnt - David McAllister 36:40

1y ago36:40

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David McAllister AC former principal dancer and former artistic director of the Australian Ballet has launched his second book “Ballet Confidential: A Personal Behind-The-Scenes Guide, in a powerful overview of one of the performing arts' most alluring and mysterious, physically demanding and mentally rigorous art forms. He says "Today's dancer is …

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Beyond Words - Julia Kay (Great Wrap) 24:53

1+ y ago24:53

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Julia kay Great Wrap Jordan and Julia Kay, the Co-founders of Great Wrap, are reimagining today's materials to solve tomorrow's problems. Their former careers in winemaking and architecture, respectively, led them to Great Wrap when they recognised the sheer impact plastic waste was having on the land. There was a materials revolution around us, an…

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What I've Learnt - Kevin Murphy 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

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Kevin Murphy Recognized as one of the world's most respected and sought-after session hairstylists, Kevin has been at the forefront of fashion, runway, editorial and film for decades within Australia and internationally. His work has graced the covers of all the major global print publications such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Sports Illustrated swims…

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Beyond Words - Episode Highlights (May 2023) 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Beyond words, the Literacy Podcast aims to bring together experts and change-makers to discuss crucial issues in creating a literate world, such as access, equity, and the role of technology in learning. Guests will offer valuable perspectives on how to ensure high-quality literacy education for all. This episode features Mona Jolly, the Transforma…

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