Inspired By Yarra

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

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

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

Episode 50: Stephanie Pannach (nee Pottage) (YOG 2002) - Teacher "I was inspired by Yarra as a whole - by its ethos and spirit" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 49: David Robb (YOG 1971) - International Executive "There was a team ethos at Yarra and it was enjoyable to be part of that." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 48: Dwight Hodge (YOG 1994) - Leadership Coach and Facilitator "I love the idea that failure is just feedback and all feedback helps you make better choices." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 47: Professor David Jamieson (YOG 1975) - Professor of Physics, University of Melbourne "Teachers at School became formative influencers in my Yarra experience." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 46: Mark Garrett (YOG 1980) - CEO & Chairman "I have fond memories of my whole time at Yarra" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast .

Episode 45: Nikki Carroll (YOG 1996) - General Counsel, Impact Investment Group "There's nothing you can't achieve if you aim for it - Yarra taught me that." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 44: Matt Crawley (YOG 1989) - Development Manager, AFL NSW ACT "Yarra set me up to tackle life and to have confidence." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 43: Sam Harper (YOG 2015) - Victorian cricketer "I think it's important to be your own person and to do what you want to do." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 42: Emily Pollard (nee Collins) (YOG 2010) - Head booker at a modelling agency "Many of my teachers were inspirational - but you often don't realise that until you leave school." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

 Episode 10: Doug Fryer (YOG 1984) “Yarra prepares students to step out into the big wide world. It’s a principle of Yarra’s education to prepare kids for the future” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 41: Doug Witschi (YOG 1983) - Australian Federal Police Officer "Yarra taught me to keep an open mind, to look for opportunities and to not place limitations on myself." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 40: Jeremy Irvine (YOG 1992) - CEO Australian Dental Prosthetists Association "I had wonderful teachers. You didn't muck around with them, they pushed you in a good way." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 39: Eloise Grace (nee Gentle) (YOG 1994) - Television journalist "The spirit of the School helped me gain a lot more confidence.  There was always a positive vibe and by the time I left, I found it easy to talk to anyone." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 38: Alex Obradovic (YOG 2014) - Astrophysicist "Yarra gave me lessons about friendship and life." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 37: Abbie Roodenburg (nee Underwood) (YOG 1996) - Barrister "The Yarra Spirit brings to mind how everyone bonded and encouraged one another." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 36: Chris Adnam (YOG 1978) - Musician and Author "There were paddocks and orchards everywhere back then". For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 35: Andy Baldwin (YOG 1987) - Music Producer “There’s a real deep respect, friendship and loyalty.” For more information please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast