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Join us as we chat with Inspirational Australians making a real difference in their
communities, Australia and often the world.
This podcast is brought to you by Awards Australia, the owners and operators of the Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs.
The amazing people we interview are alumni and from the extended network of these awards programs, because they inspire us with their dedication, achievements and their positive impacts to local and wider communities.
We hope you're inspired by their stories too!
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Jamie Bucirde lifts the lid and tells us what sexology is actually all about.
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Fashion tips to celebrate life’s special moments, with designer Lucy Laurita
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Ethical Business…is it a dream, or reality?
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Inspirational Australians - Season 3, Episode 133 (Felicity Graham)
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Inspirational Australians - Season 3, Episode 132 (Ella Burke)
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Inspirational Australians - Season 3, Episode 131 (Jordon Humphreys)
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Agape Outreach committed to helping the vunerable
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Kalyra, at the forefront of the battle against ageism
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May 21, 2024 |
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Rachael Cook, CEO of Inclusee, reducing social isolation for older Australians
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May 05, 2024 |
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Catelyn Richards: Co-Founder of Climate Action Nurses
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Louise Mathieson: Award-Winning Founder of The Administration Agency, transforming business growth
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Wordsmith Extraordinaire: Crafting Stories Globally
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Fashion's Confidence Boost: CLUTCH Glue Innovation
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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SKANDARI FOUNDATION: Connecting Communities, Embracing Diversity
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Jazmyn: Trailblazing Music Maven Extraordinaire
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Catalysing Consent Conversations, One Revolution
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Empowering Futures: Teen Advocate for Child Safety
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Empowering Minds: David Titeu's Journey Unveiled
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Empowering Communities through Passion and Advocacy: Nargis Mardani's Inspiring Journey
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Sean Sean Guy: A Decade of Literary Dedication and Creative Brilliance Guy
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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Heimy Molina - Female Empowerment in STEM
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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Lindsey Dang - The most direct pathways to VCE English success
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Fiona Sanford is helping girls flourish
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Conor Pall is shaking up the family violence system
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Fostering a grassroots community club whilst delivering elite programs at Hub Gymnastics
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Bianca-Jaye Mazzuchelli is making the world more inclusive for neurodiverse children
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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Isabella Dewar on the power of martial arts, a positive mindset and caring for others.
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Paige Horrigan on creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people in the top end
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Harrison James on being a survivor, becoming an advocate and the #YourReferenceAin’tRelevant campaign
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Neeka Zand on vital well-being support for young people
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Dr. P Ramesh on breaking barriers and bridging cultures
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Zane LeBlond & Shannon Swart on authentic youth-led participation in the City of Marion
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Claire and Kate embarked on a bootscooting road trip around Australia
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Victoria Pham, archaeologist, composer and artist
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Taylah King, inspiring and training the next generation of young chefs
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Dravid Rao and Healthy George Town
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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Ashley Watt, encouraging people to ‘Shop Local’
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Steffi Patience, author and mental health & suicide prevention advocate
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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Steve Pearce and the Glen Innes & District Historical Society
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Siobhan Wilson, 13 year old founder of Our Pixie Friends, supporting children with medical conditions
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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Sunny Liu, assisting local and international communities in Darwin
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Shania Richards, the first Regional Female Aboriginal Youth Governor of South Australia
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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Benigne Kalikela, Director at Independent Living Care
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Aug 14, 2022 |
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Pallavi Verma, a highly awarded academic and International student advocate
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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Brittany Hayward-Brown, threatened species conservation, ecology, and science communication
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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Sam Russell, connecting young people to their culture
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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Samantha Price, owner of the successful Royal Existence Dance Academy
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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Hamish Munro, founder of Pairtree – driving the smart farm revolution
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Peter Susanto, 15 years old – volunteer and studying to become a doctor
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Jerusha Mather, a leading disability activist for medical students with a disability
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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Victoria Pham, undertaking a PhD at the University of Cambridge in Biological anthropology
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May 01, 2022 |
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Aimen Jafri, helping women from migrant and culturally diverse backgrounds
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Belinda Adams, founder of Belinda’s Big Bus Tour for Brain Injury Awareness
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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Dr Mikaela Seymour, passionate about improving the health of rural and remote PNG communities
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Mar 27, 2022 |
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Kelly Kuhn, founder of Juggle House Experiences of Mannum, a personalised tour business
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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Helena Nicholson, leading school and community initiatives in sustainability education
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Erin Faehrmann, innovator in mental health and social and emotional wellbeing
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Ellie Degraeve, founder of Go for Zero is passionate about zero waste and toxins
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Lyndal Denny, career truck driver and founder of Women in Trucking Australia
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Juanita Hughes, living with and advocating for early onset dementia
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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Bronwyn from Vasse Valley Hemp Farm - Hemp Seed and Terpenes
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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Glen (Cookie) Cook, International Powerline Safety Specialist with down to earth advice
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Mark McBriarty, founder of My Care Solution and advocate for mature aged employees
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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Julia Truong, building a successful event management business through adversity
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Dr Anosh Sivashanmugarajah, passionate about rural medicine
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Michael Bonnici, life saver, rugby referee and a life-long volunteer
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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Nathan Woodrow, founded Ryde Clothing when he was 16 years old
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Alexandra Craig, Aboriginal Land Rights Lawyer working with and empowering First Nation’s People in Alice Springs
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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Jillian & Peter Critchley, creating awareness and advocating for kids with CMT
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Nov 14, 2021 |
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Layne Dixon, writer and disability and inclusion advocate
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Dr Tullio Rossi, founder of Animate Your Science where art and graphics meets science
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Oct 31, 2021 |
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Jessica Benge, Founder and Director of Racing with Autism Australia
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Tara Lord, Founder of Kupu Kupa Australia - an animal therapy business
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Oct 17, 2021 |
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Hugh Dawson, outspoken advocate for the Northern Australian agricultural industry
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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Zelma Tolley, the founder of the Postnatal Project and changemaker
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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Laura Byrnes, a Late Model motor racer and mentor to young women racers
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Ben Waterworth, Radio Host, Serial Podcaster, Famous for making Hobart Famous!
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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Karmin Poulish, apprentice Pastry Chef at Hentley Farm Restaurant working towards an international scholarship
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Sep 12, 2021 |
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Shane Cook – Street artist, Indigenous mentor who encourages cultural exploration
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Jahin Tanvir, raising awareness of mental health in multicultural communities
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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Jack assists students in grappling the ever-changing world of education
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Andrew Bannister - raising awareness of PVNH and rare brain diseases
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Kohbi Barrow, 11 years old, is already a volunteering veteran and a No-Bully champion
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Dr Trudy Lin, a Special Needs Dentist with a passion for her patients and their wellbeing
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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Matthew McKay, owner of Raw Strength Tasmania has provided the pathway for drug-free power lifting
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Jul 25, 2021 |
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Bryony Soden is a professional Muay Thai fighter and is a role model for women in the Muay Thai community
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Nicole Brown, INNOVATOR 🖤 CHANGE MAKER 💛 INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT ❤️ CHAMPION FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Renee Knapp, creating a community-wide approach to Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Brittany Ward, the Founder of Rising Stars - the first all-abilities basketball program in the Territory
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Ben Poveda-Alfonso is passionate about multiculturalism, youth empowerment and community engagement
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Zac Cannell, a trans man, talks openly about his lived experience
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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JuJu (Jujuapp.io) – transforming the way businesses think about appreciation and recognition, with Maurice Schill
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Inspired by her Nan, Elder Gloria Templar, Bianca Templar is an indigenous advocate, activist and successful artist
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May 31, 2021 |
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WIRL, helping women worry less about food and their bodies, with co-founders Bree Pagonis & Alicia Holmquest
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May 22, 2021 |
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An advocate for First Nations people and helping us understand our country’s culture with Dr Jessica Manuela
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May 18, 2021 |
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Making a difference one stray at a time, with Dean Morris and GOSAC.
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May 08, 2021 |
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Episode 40 - A chat with Heather Baird
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May 01, 2021 |
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Known for his sonic activism and dynamic lyrical abilities, DyspOra's music will inspire you
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Using her circus performance skills to teach students with trauma informed circus classes and more, with Adie Delaney
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Taking a weeks' break. A death in our near family has meant that we are unable to get an Episode to you this week.
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Apr 12, 2021 |