Conversations with The Smith Family

A Message From Doug Taylor: Introducing All I Can Be

We're excited to share our new podcast, All I Can Be. A six-part series about big dreams, hidden struggles and turning points that change lives. You’ll hear from young Australians - as well as a few well-known voices - who faced tough starts but went on to achieve goals that once felt out of reach - proving that where you begin doesn’t have to define where you go.  Listen, follow and share - All I Can Be [https://tr.ee/allicanbe ]. Audio production: Mylk Media [https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/]   GET IN TOUCH  Learn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au [https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/]     Connect with us on:  Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustralia [https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia]  Instagram @thesmithfamilyaus [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithfamilyaus]  LinkedIn @the-smith-family [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smith-family/]     The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

George Williams: When the Cost of University Is Poverty

Distinguished Professor George Williams AO joins us to talk about the financial pressures forcing too many university students to skip meals and sleep in cars. He explains how we can better support young people and why universities must fight for equity and change.     He also explores the importance of the humanities in an age of misinformation and AI, and how showing up where students are – even on TikTok – has been a game changer for building real connection.        George is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, and has decades of experience as a teacher, scholar and senior leader in higher education. Alongside that he is a barrister and one of Australia’s leading experts in constitutional law.    CREDITS  Host: Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family   Guest: Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, university vice-chancellor, educator and advocate    Audio production: Mylk Media [https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/]      GET IN TOUCH  Learn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au [https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/]     Connect with us on:  Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustralia [https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia]  Instagram @thesmithfamilyaus [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithfamilyaus]  LinkedIn @the-smith-family [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smith-family/]     The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kristy Muir: How to Create Social Change That Sticks

What does it take to shift the systems that shape our lives? In this episode, Professor Kristy Muir joins us to explore how real change happens — from purpose-led leadership to valuing local wisdom and the key ingredients for good collaboration.     Kristy is a social impact, philanthropy and systems change leader who has spent decades tackling tough social challenges across education, employment, housing and mental health. Today, she is CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Professor of Social Policy at UNSW Sydney Business School and Chair of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy Australasia.   CREDITS  Host: Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family   Guest: Professor Kristy Muir, social impact, philanthropy and systems change leader  Audio production: Mylk Media [https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/]      GET IN TOUCH  Learn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au [https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/]     Connect with us on:  Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustralia [https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia]  Instagram @thesmithfamilyaus [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithfamilyaus]  LinkedIn @the-smith-family [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smith-family/]     The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jesse King: Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Jesse King, a descendant of the Waanyi people, has spent his life in and around classrooms – first as the child of a teacher, then as one himself. Today, he’s a policy leader and advocate, helping young people thrive as the Aurora Education Foundation’s Head of Impact and Data, and as a member of The Smith Family's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Advisory Group.     In this conversation with Doug Taylor, Jesse shares a fresh perspective on Closing the Gap and why redefining success in education matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. He also talks about his area of passion – embedding Indigenous Knowledges into STEM – and the benefits this can bring.    CREDITS  Host: Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family   Guest: Jesse King, Head of Impact and Data, Aurora Education Foundation  Audio production: Mylk Media [https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/]      GET IN TOUCH  Learn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au [https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/]     Connect with us on:  Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustralia [https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia]  Instagram @thesmithfamilyaus [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithfamilyaus]  LinkedIn @the-smith-family [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smith-family/]     The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Eddie Woo: Hope, Potential and the Power of a Great Teacher

Eddie Woo is one of Australia’s most well-known educators, reaching millions through his YouTube channel, Wootube, and inspiring students and teachers alike with his passionate, human-centred approach to learning. Behind the online success is a teacher deeply committed to equity and making a positive difference in the lives of the students he teaches.    In this conversation, Eddie reflects on what keeps him in the classroom, how to connect with disengaged students and the small moments that can shape a life. He also addresses the teacher shortage, how to bridge learning gaps in maths and why he's excited about AI for teaching and learning.  CREDITS  Host: Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family   Guest: Eddie Woo, award-winning maths teacher, author and creator of Wootube  Audio production: Mylk Media [https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/]      GET IN TOUCH  Learn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au [https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/]     Connect with us on:  Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustralia [https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia]  Instagram @thesmithfamilyaus [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithfamilyaus]  LinkedIn @the-smith-family [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smith-family/]     The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.