Today I’m with Richard Stokes. Richard is the CEO of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA). ABSA, as the leading authority in Australia on boarding for school-aged children, promotes the interests and well-being of boarders, boarding staff, boarding parents and boarding institutions in Australia. It is an organisation that fosters collegiality and professionalism at a regional and federal level…
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Leading the Charge with Warmth & Determination for ICPA Queensland
Leading the charge with warmth and determination for ICPA Queensland. In this episode I chat with Wendy Henning from Glenmorgan in the ‘middle of everywhere’ Queensland as Wendy aptly puts it. Wendy is the State President of the Queensland ICPA, a role she clearly cherishes for the peak parent body advocating for Rural, Regional and…
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: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes
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…
The Ultimate Packing List for Boarding School (updated)
Social Media v Real World Relationships… how are boarding schools winning the battle ?
Fostering Connection: The Benefits of Boarding Schools in a Disconnected Teenage World
The Inside Story of Boarding School – a Q&A with Buy From the Bush
Our top tips for scholarship and bursary applications
In the lead-up to becoming a new boarding family at a school, you consider it a real privilege that your child has been given a spot and you’re often immersed in completing a myriad of forms and getting ready for all the opportunities.
For many families, the financial commitment of boarding school can put a grey cloud above the whole situation, but it doesn’t necessarily need to.
The advice I gave my sister when she started at boarding school
2022 Gift Guide for Boarding Students
While thoughts may not have yet turned to the final preparations before your child begins boarding school, it’s always great for family and friends to have some gift inspo to run with. This one’s for the new or old boarder! Our top Christmas gifts for anyone starting boarding next year or heading back. We took…
