Welcome back to Destination Boarding, where we dive into the conversations that matter most for boarding school families—whether you’re just starting your journey or you’re deep in it already. In this expert episode, I’m catching up with Richard Stokes, the CEO of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA). If you’re not familiar with ABSA, they’re the…
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Kirsty Wiggins – how did we go for Term 1?
Hello to you all it’s lovely to have you back here at Destination Boarding. We’re popping into your podcast feed with a few BONUS episodes in addition to our weekly drop. They’re short and straight to the heart and I know they will resonate with you. This episode I’m catching up Kirsty Wiggins – you…
Catch Up with the Experts: The Impact of Screen Time with Dr. Lisa Fahey OAM
Welcome back to Destination Boarding, where we dive into the big conversations that matter to families, students, and boarding school communities. Whether you’re a parent—current or prospective—a boarder or ex-boarder, an expat looking to educate your child on home soil, or a boarding school staff member, there’s something here for you. Today, we’re sitting down…
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Big or Small? Finding the Right Boarding Fit with Nonie Ayling
In this episode, we chat with Nonie Ayling from Wenona, a girls’ school in Sydney. Nonie was of our panellists for last year’s Australian Boarding Schools Summit, where we explore the question: Big or Small… Does Size Really Matter in a Boarding House? Families often ask me whether the size of a boarding cohort makes a…
Catch Up with the Experts: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes
Takeover Thursday… Destination Boarding with NEGS, Armidale
Building Resilience: A Journey Through Farming, Family, and Education with Kate Kennedy
In this episode, I sit down with Kate Kennedy, a mother, farmer, and dedicated community member from Trangie in central western NSW. Kate is the proud mum of four—Belle, an early childhood educator; Annie, a paediatric nurse; Charlie, who now helps manage the family’s farming operations; and Ned, currently in his final year at boarding…
Bridging the Gap: Academics, Country Kids & Opportunity with Phillip Heath
In this episode, I sit down with Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, to discuss a key topic from this year’s Australian Boarding Schools Summit—Academics, Country Kids & the Art of Encouragement. We explore how parents and schools can best support boarders as they adjust to a new school environment, often facing a more challenging…
Catch Up with the Experts: How to Navigate the Transition with Dr. Lisa Fahey
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Fahey, a psychologist specialising in trauma recovery and behavioral interventions for young people. As a mother of five former boarders, Dr. Lisa brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table—making her insights invaluable for families navigating the boarding journey. This chat focuses on how parents can…