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Viewpoints with Henry Grossek
Hosted by Henry Grossek · EN
Viewpoints with Henry Grossek is an educational podcast that offers captivating conversations and insightful interviews with prominent figures from the fields of news, education, publishing, academia, and more. With over 50 years of dedicated service in public education and two decades of involvement in community radio, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various domains. Each episode features engaging discussions and thought-provoking interviews, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learners and professionals alike.
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Be the Change with Paul Bird
2w ago00:18:36Tap to summarizeHenry chats with Paul Bird an Australian social impact leader, author and speaker with more than 30 years' experience working across the not-for-profit, chariHis first book, PurposeFull (2021), explored how businesses and not-for-profits can become genuinely purpose-driven organisations.Be the Change, his latest book - Discover Your Cause, Take Action, Make an Impact, Find Your Purpose (2026) is both a practical guide and a call to action for anyone wanting to make a meaningful contribution to society.Rather than simply encouraging generosity, Be the Change challenges readers to think critically about how lasting social change happens and how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference through informed, purposeful action.Audio Production by Rob Kelly
Transcribe →What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 11
2w ago00:26:11Tap to summarizeJoin Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →AEU Members Say No with Henry Grossek
4w ago00:07:17Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of the podcast, Henry discusses the recent outcome of negotiations between the Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian Branch and the Victorian Government. While both parties reached an in-principle Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) covering teachers, principals and education support (ES) staff, AEU members overwhelmingly voted to reject the proposed deal.The episode also features the audio of Henry's interview on Channel 9's Today program, where he speaks with Michael Atkinson about the rejected agreement, the concerns expressed by union members and the broader significance of the vote for Victoria's education sector.Audio Production by Rob Kelly
Transcribe →The School Funding Divide: Equity, Privilege and Australia’s Social Cohesion with Trevor Cobbold
Jun 2600:16:46Tap to summarizeHenry chats with regular guest, Trevor Cobbold, National Convenor of Save Our Schools (SOS). Trevor was recently named as the 13th most influential educationalist in Australia by Susie o'Brien, columnist & journalist at the Herald Sun newspaper. In this interview Trevor focuses on the impact on social cohesion caused by the inequitable funding between public and private schools in Australia. This issue was raised jointly by Trevor and Professor Pasi Sahlberg in a recent edition of The Saturday paper.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 10
Jun 2400:21:46Tap to summarizeJoin Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →Compassion-based Interventions In Schools with Maria Ruberto
Jun 2100:32:03Tap to summarizeHenry chats with Maria Ruberto a psychologist of over 30 experience, in this second interview in a series of three. The topic being - Compassion-based interventions in schools using Compassion-focused therapy. Maria is the Director of Salutegenics and works extensively with schools.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood & Primary & The Inclusive Teacher with Dr David Roy
Jun 2100:19:12Tap to summarizeHenry chats with regular Viewpoints guest, Dr David Roy, lecturer and researcher in Education & Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. In another fascinating interview, David discusses two timely books he co-authored in 2025, both of great relevance to teachers and school leaders."Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood & Primary" - co-authored with William Baker and Amy Hamilton, published by Cambridge University Press (2025)."The Inclusive Teacher" - co-authored with David Armstrong, published by Routledge (2025).Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 09
May 2000:20:43Tap to summarizeJoin Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →What's Making News in Education? - Season 2 - Episode 08
May 1300:21:20Tap to summarizeJoin Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.Audio production by Rob Kelly.
Transcribe →Stop the Demo with Jackson Payne
May 1000:21:57Tap to summarizeHenry chats with Jackson Payne from Stop the Demo focusing on the Victorian State government’s controversial plan to demolish 44 public housing towers. Audio production by Rob Kelly.
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