Stories of Wonder
Deakin University
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S3E3 Jayden Battey: what is a career in community advocacy and development like?
Jayden Battey’s career has spanned across community development, advocacy, live-in community housing management, and recently documentary filmmaking.Content warning: this episode contains discussion…
S3E2 Chantella Perera: from WNBL to AFLW to sports marketing and advocacy
Hear Chantella’s journey, from her WNBL days and subsequent successful AFLW career to her advocacy work in women’s sports and leadership in sport marketing.Content warning: this episode contains…
S3E1 Shaun Wilson talks business education and co-founding Bondi Sands
Shaun Wilson knows business. The Bondi Sands co-founder and Deakin Master of Business alum sat down with us to talk about his education and business journey.Read more about Shaun’s story.Click here…
S2E7 Vice-Chancellor Iain Martin on Social licence and the future of universities
In this episode, we catch up with Deakin’s Vice-Chancellor, Iain Martin to explore the evolving role of universities. From his beginnings as a medical student in 1980s UK to leading one of…
S2E6 Tim Harte’s story: from ballet to a career in research
From ballet to a career in research and disability advocacy, Tim Harte’s journey is an awe-inspiring one. Tim sits down with us to share his story. Read the articleContent WarningThis podcast…
S2E5 Jo Weston’s netball career, leadership and advocacy
In this episode, Jo Weston takes us through her netball journey and unpacks how she balances a thriving sports career with study.Read more about Jo's story.Click here to watch a video of this…
S2E4 How student-staff partnership programs are transforming universities
In this episode, Cassandra Iannucci and Alex Green explore how student support programs are paving the way for more inclusive and equitable university systems. Read more about Cassandra and Alex's…
S2E3 Al Fricker on why decolonising education matters
Al Fricker talks about the power of a great education, why we need to decolonise Australia’s education system, and the importance of Indigenous Australian representation in academia.Read more…
S2E2 Anna Charalambous on working in the film and TV industry
As a successful film and TV producer, Anna Charalambous knows what it takes to succeed in the industry. From student films to SXSW premieres, Anna’s journey is our latest Story of Wonder.Watch…
S2E1 Andy Griffiths talks writing, literacy and what it takes to be an author
Legendary children’s writer and alumnus Andy Griffiths talks about his life and career journey from teacher and punk rocker to one of the most recognised children’s authors in the world.Read more…
S1E6 The light at the end of the tunnel - Jaleesa's story
Jaleesa Basnight’s journey to become a nurse is dotted with its fair share of challenges and triumphs. From raising a family at a young age, to flying thousands of kilometres to study, Jaleesa’s…
S1E5 Lucky's journey through science, photography, and education
In this episode, Lucky shares his unconventional journey through careers in science, photography, and teaching - reflecting on the risks and rewards of embracing change. He shares his experience and…
S1E4 Ameer’s story of education and hope
In this episode of Stories of Wonder, Ameer shares his journey. Despite significant barriers, he graduated high school twice and earned Deakin University's Sanctuary Scholarship to study Medical…
S1E3 Breaking down barriers and transforming legal education through community law clinics
In this episode of Stories of Wonder, learn about Michele's journey and how she is transforming legal education through community law clinics, empowering students and supporting underserved local…
S1E2 How Lucas is reweaving the future of textile recycling for a sustainable future
The textile industry has become the second worst polluting industry in the world.With a mammoth amount of waste from manufacturers and retailers, and almost no textile recycling, it’s an issue that’s…
S1E1 Kira’s world-leading breakthrough in thunderstorm asthma
In 2016, a thunderstorm asthma event in Melbourne left 10 people dead and thousands in hospital. It was a dramatic outcome that exposed a serious issue - there was no easy way to detect pollen in the…
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Stories of Wonder has published 16 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
Stories of Wonder is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.
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