Podcasts

IWD Women in the Workplace

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Gateway LLEN hosted a series of events that profile women’s achievements in a variety of different workplace settings. Participants were interviewed on their unique pathway journeys and on their experiences as women in their chosen field.

Episode: 1

Women in Politics feat. Sonia Terpstra MP

For this episode, we sat down with Sonja Terpstra MP to talk about how she became involved in Politics, what she loves about her job, and what advice she has for young women interested in the industry.

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Episode: 2

Women in Music feat. Nuala Bradley (aka DJ Juicy Romance)

For this episode, we sat down with Nuala Bradley (aka DJ Juicy Romance) to talk about her experiences as a female DJ, how she got to where she is, what a day in her life is like, and her advice for others looking to get involved in the music industry.

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Episode: 3

Women in Engineering feat. Asimina Vanderwert

For this episode, we sat down with Asimina Vanderwert to talk about her experiences as a woman in the engineering field, how she became involved with Metro Trains Melbourne and what advice she has for others interested in the industry.

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Episode: 4

Women in Health and Community Services feat. Rachel Lim

For this episode, we sat down with Rachel Lim, Clinical Lead Psychologist at Headspace Syndal to talk about her experiences as a Psychologist, what she loves most about her role, how her job changed over the pandemic and what advice she has for other women interested in the industry.

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Episode: 5

Women in Construction feat. Jayde Brown

For this episode, we sat down with Jayde Brown to talk about her career transition from qualified hairdresser to doing her Certificate II in Electrotechnology, her experiences working in male-dominated trades and what advice she has for young women interested in the construction industry.

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Episode: 6

Women in Creative Industries feat. Joan Lim

For this episode, we sat down with Joan Lim to talk about how she channeled her creativity into a career, her journey from photography to Creative Advertising, what being an Art Director involves, and her advice for other women looking to get involved in the industry.

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Episode: 7

Women in Social Enterprise feat. Jane Marx, Founder of The Beautiful Bunch

For this episode, we sat down with Jane Marx, founder of The Beautiful Bunch to talk about how she created a florist social enterprise that offers employment to young women from refugee backgrounds, her experience as a business owner, what a day in her life involves, and her advice for other young women.

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Career Bites

Gateway LLEN partnered with Box Hill Institute Skills & Job Centre and Outer Eastern LLEN to offer a series of industry specific webinars for young people as part of National Careers Week and 20 years of LLEN in Victoria.

Episode: 1

Hair & Beauty

This podcast provides secondary students with the opportunity to learn about careers and pathways in the hair and beauty industry. In this episode, listeners will hear from the following industry panelists: – James Plain – Hair Colourist, Stylist & Educator – Brittany Baart – Beauty Therapist

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Episode: 2

Hospitality

This podcast provides secondary students with the opportunity to learn about careers and pathways in the hospitality industry. In this episode, listeners will hear from the following industry panelists: – Tony Milton – Executive Chef HOD Food and Beverage – Amy Dodd – Patisserie Apprentice (SBAT)

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Episode: 3

Health and Community services

This podcast provides secondary students with the opportunity to learn about careers and pathways in the health and community services industry. In this episode, listeners will hear from the following industry panelists: – Kristina Spanos – Provisional Psychologist – Maya Tam – Midwifery Graduate – Meg Yates – Community Services worker

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Episode: 4

Sport and Recreation

This podcast provides secondary students with the opportunity to learn about careers and pathways in the sport and recreation industry. In this episode, listeners will hear from the following industry panelists: – Sam Atkins – Bindaree Outdoor Education Manager – Callum McCaskie – Sport Science PhD Candidate.

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Episode: 5

Construction

This podcast provides secondary students with the opportunity to learn about careers and pathways in the construction industry. In this episode, listeners will hear from Farson Haghighat – Electrician and Bonnie Dahmes – Contract Manager, Facilities

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New Work Bites

A series of podcasts focused on the changing world of work with guests, hosted by Jan Owen. New Work Bites will communicate the best current thinking about how young people can navigate the changing landscape as they transition from school to work.

Episode: 1

The Hot Desk

Carolyn Alchin, Career Motivate How to plan a career path which enables you to pivot and be more adaptable in times like Covid19 and future, similar scenarios.

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Episode: 2

Tik Tok

Adam Jacobs, Co-Founder, Hatch What employers are looking for in the current workplace; the importance of work integrated learning, building relationships with employers and other students to get ahead of the un/employment queue.

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Episode: 3

The Watercooler

Sara Caplan, CEO, PWC Skills of Australia The fast evolving future of work landscape in Australia and the skills and capabilities needed to navigate many jobs. Latest information on what Government and industry are wanting us to focus on.

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Episode: 4

Like a Boss

Usman Iftikhar, CEO, Catslysr Breaking down barriers, making the most of opportunities in new jobs and industries (including entrepreneurship and space!), with a particular focus on supporting young people who don’t always get access to opportunities.

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