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…
Destination Boarding - Podcast
The little podcast that tells the big story about Australian Boarding Schools
We cover all things boarding, from packing those bags for the first time, to waving the kids goodbye, what to expect from life as a boarder and beyond! We talk to some phenomenal graduates who attended an array of boarding schools across Australia and how it shaped them into the people they are today!
So if you're thinking of sending your kids away to school, or you're sitting on the fence, hopefully this podcast will help you make that BIG decision. I promise it will be life changing.
Inside a small boarding community at a big school: with Danniella at Assumption College
Welcome back to another episode of Destination Boarding! This one is part of our special Summit Series, where we delve deeper into the topics from our Australian Boarding Schools Summit. One of the big questions we tackled was: “Big or Small — does size really matter when it comes to boarding cohorts?” It’s something we…
Parenting from afar: Creating safer spaces for our kids with Dolly’s Dream
From Gunnedah to Loreto: A Boarding School Choice Built on Values with Rebecca Ryan
Scholarships, Wellness & the Heart of Boarding at Ascham with Allysia
Welcome back to another week of Destination Boarding, where we continue to deep dive into the big conversations around our Australian Boarding Schools Summit topics. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Allysia Heness-Pugh, Director of Boarding at Ascham School. For almost 140 years, Ascham has offered an outstanding education for girls, with boarding sitting firmly at…
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…
Catch Up with the Experts: Social Media Management in Boarding Schools with Richard Stokes
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…
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…
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…
