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 28, 2020 • 1h 15min
060 - IBY Jason Ball (YOG 2006)
Episode 60: Jason Ball (YOG 2006) - Project Lead at Scope Australia and LGBTIQ advocate
"The school motto still resonates – it’s about looking up, saying ‘yes’ and making the most of opportunities."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 14, 2020 • 59min
059 - IBY Loren Brealey (YOG 2012)
Episode 59: Loren Brealey (YOG 2012) - Saxophonist and Music Teacher
"Try different things - you might surprise yourself with where your passions lie"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 31, 2020 • 36min
058 - IBY Cameron Britt (YOG 2002)
Episode 58: Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) - CEO, South Fremantle Football Club
"The beauty of Yarra, for me, was the smorgasbord of opportunities."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 16, 2020 • 54min
057 - IBY Grant Nel (YOG 2006)
Episode 57: Grant Nel (YOG 2006) - Olympic Diver and Businessman
"My time at Yarra was definitely part of where I am today"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 6, 2020 • 48min
056 - IBY Tiana Koehrer (YOG 2014)
Episode 56: Tiana Koehrer (YOG 2014) - Project Officer, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
"Every opportunity you miss, leads you towards something better."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 19, 2020 • 43min
055 - IBY Steve McCracken (YOG 1994)
Episode 55: Steve McCracken (YOG 1994) - Commanding Officer, Royal Australian Navy
"Don't look at what is in front of you now. Look at what is coming and be ready for that."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 5, 2020 • 41min
054 - IBY Penny Swan (YOG 1990)
Episode 54: Penny Swan (YOG 1990) - Marketing and Business Manager
"Yarra gave me foundations in leadership... It showed me that I can do anything I want to do."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 22, 2020 • 55min
053 - IBY Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000)
Episode 53: Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000) - Squadron Leader, Australian Airforce
"Teachers at Yarra take pride in what they do. They are invested in it."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 9, 2020 • 56min
052 - IBY Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015)
Episode 52: Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015) - Exercise Sports Scientist
"One key thing I took away from school is that your ATAR is not the be all and end all. That does not equal success - it's finding what makes you happy."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 25, 2020 • 55min
051 - IBY Jason Mattingley (YOG 1982)
Episode 51: Professor Jason Mattingley (YOG 1982) - Foundation Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Queensland
"The freedom to roam at Yarra was terrific. I enjoyed the open space."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
