Inspired by Yarra
Rev Paul Joy
Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.
Episodes
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Sep 15, 2019 • 38min
034 - IBY Natasha Wlkinson (YOG 1989)
Episode 34: Natasha Wilkinson (YOG 1989) - CEO Donwood Community Aged Care Services
"Yarra gave me so much more than two years' of education - it gave me confidence and resilience."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 1, 2019 • 24min
033 - IBY Travis Cloke (YOG 2005)
Episode 33: Travis Cloke (YOG 2005) - Former professional footballer
"To come here and interact with the students puts a smile on my face."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 19, 2019 • 32min
032: Mark Buchanan (YOG 1979)
Episode 32: Mark Buchanan (YOG 1979) - Innovator - Rock Climbing Wall Creator
"For me, Yarra embodied core friendships, great teachers, exploring new experiences and respecting other people."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 9, 2019 • 37min
031 - IBY Rachel Jones (YOG 2001)
Episode 31: Rachel Jones (YOG 2001) - Government Relations Consultant
"My time at Yarra taught me so much about what I stand for".
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 22, 2019 • 38min
030 - IBY Paul Singer MVO (YOG 1995)
Episode 30: Paul Singer MVO (YOG 1995) - Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia
"The School is a place that has a stronghold on my heart."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 5, 2019 • 57min
029 IBY - Emily Tunks Macvean (YOG 1997)
Episode 29: Emily Tunks Macvean (YOG 1997) - Health Psychologist
"My Yarra friends and I catch up every few months and we're still supporting each other".
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 21, 2019 • 38min
028 - IBY Cameron Britt (YOG 2002)
Episode 28: Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) - CEO, Wanneroo Basketball Association.
“The Yarra Spirit was a group of students with positive relationships who were making the most of their future.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 11, 2019 • 41min
027 - IBY Stephen Le Get (YOG 1986)
Episode 27: Stephen Le Get (YOG 1986) - Licensed Estate Agent
"A sense of community was instilled in me at Yarra - I had good people around me."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 27, 2019 • 39min
026 - IBY Trent Roberts (YOG 1992)
Episode 26: Trent Roberts (YOG 1992) - Scriptwriter
"The Yarra Spirit was about loyalty to everyone at the School and a sense that you were in it together."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 13, 2019 • 37min
025 - IBY Victoria Goddard (YOG 1981)
Episode 25: Victoria Goddard (YOG 1981) - Entrepreneur and property developer
"Yarra brought a sense of calm. I felt secure and realised what I could possibly achieve in my life."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
