Season 1
Episodes
Protecting children: proactive vs. reactive approaches | Feat. Kristi McVee
Today's recording comes with a trigger warning. We will be discussing child sexual abuse.
This is our last episode of season one and 2022! The topic of today's podcast might seem a little heavy and sensitive for the...
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Authentically Embedding Indigenous Perspectives In FDC | Feat. Jess Staines
In this episode of The Big Hearted Podcast, Victoria talks with Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum. They discuss some of the barriers that FDC face when embedding Aboriginal perspectives in Family Day Care services...
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Women In Business: Achieving A Healthy Work/Life Blend | Feat. Donna Hann
Dipping her toe in business at the age of 19, Donna has a long term fascination and love for entrepreneurship. Her journey has lead to businesses in children's party entertainment, corporate professional development,...
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Organising Your FDC Space | Feat. Susie Willett
Today we're speaking with Susie Willett, owner and operator of a very brand new business called The Organized Educator. Susie has over 10 years of experience in family day care, and has solutions to so many of the...
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The Future Direction of Family Day Care in Australia | Feat. Jason De Bakker
Today we are talking with Jason De Bakker, who is the CEO of Family Day Care Queensland. We discuss the new government that has come in, the direction in which Jason thinks family daycare is headed, and so much...
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Taking A Neurodiversity-affirming Approach | Feat. Adina Levy
This week we have an incredible interview with Adina Levy from Play Learn Chat. Adina is a speech pathologist, but she prefers to go by a speech therapist.
Adina supports parents of autistic and neuro-diverse children...
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Women's Health, Energy Levels and The Importance of Art | Feat. Catherine Haigh
Today we are speaking to the beautiful Catherine Haigh - children's author and women's worker. Catherine and I go into a whole range of topics, but just as a content warning: we do talk about women's health; our...
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Accountability, Personal Transformation And Taking Control Of Your Mindset | Feat. Kell Quarrell
Kell is a Coach and Speaker who supports and empowers women with accountability and transformational strategies so they can take control of their mindset, step into their confidence and live a passionate fulfilled...
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Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal | Feat. Cat Jackson
In this episode, we're talking with Cat Jackson! Cat is a passionate and inspiring early childhood teacher. She currently works in family daycare, is at uni and also works at Gecko, which is one of the environmental...
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All Things Working With Children | Feat. Katrina Ashmore
In our third episode, we're talking with Katrina Ashmore. We talk about how she started as a childcare provider, why is she passionate with her profession. Join us as Katrina shares some of her experiences with...
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Embedding Indigenous Perspectives In Early Childhood Education | Feat. Kathryn Oldfield and Brodie Vallence
In our second episode, we're talking with Kathryn Oldfield and Brodie Vallence from West Coast FDCs!
We talk about their passion as childcare providers and about creating a safe and positive culture within the...
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Getting Fathers More Involved in Their Child's Early Education | Dr Jason Frishman
We have Dr. Jason Frishman on with us this epidsode! Jason lives in Vermont in the U S of A. He has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations, and businesses, whether as a...
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