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Everyday Heroes w' Bernie Shakeshaft

Everyday Heroes with Bernie Shakeshaft

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Everyday Heroes with Bernie Shakeshaft

Everyday Heroes w' Bernie Shakeshaft

Everyday Heroes with Bernie Shakeshaft

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Everyday Heroes with Bernie Shakeshaft

Everyday Heroes w' Bernie Shakeshaft

Everyday Heroes with Bernie Shakeshaft

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Following the tragic death of their teenage daughter, Amy 'Dolly' Everett in January 2018, following extensive bullying, Kate and Tick Everett founded Dolly's Dream to create positive change and a legacy to their daughter. Their advocacy has re
Ronni Kahn is a social entrepreneur and founder of food rescue charity OzHarvest. Ronni is a passionate advocate and activist renowned for disrupting the food waste landscape in Australia. She appears regularly in national media, serves in an a
In this episode Bernie speaks to, Russell Kerr. Who, as a response to many years witnessing struggling students, or those with different learning styles, written off prematurely and not given the opportunity to realize their potential, develop
After her husband Peter died of cancer in 2008, Vicki Jellie found his plans for a local cancer fundraiser. His dream had been to bring radiotherapy services to the South West of Victoria. Peter’s dream became Vicki’s passion. In 2009, Vicki in
Maddie Diamond is the founder of Trash Gather, a youth-led community group that meets every month to pick up rubbish in public areas across Canberra. She is a 22-year-old sustainability advocate and was a nominee for the Young Australian of the
Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness – an idea founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. In late 2014, the boys installed a coup
Maddie Diamond is the founder of Trash Gather, a youth-led community group that meets every month to pick up rubbish in public areas across Canberra. She is a 22-year-old sustainability advocate and was a nominee for the Young Australian of the
Gillespie, whose nickname is "Lachy", began playing the piano at the age of four, and started formal singing training when he was 12. He attended the Fame School of Performing Arts as a teenager, earned a Bachelor of Arts in musical theatre at
Detective Jon Rouse is a leading crime fighter who heads Queensland’s anti-online child exploitation unit, Taskforce Argos. His extensive achievements includes establishing Australia’s first undercover operation targeting internet child sex of
Ms Carey has been colloquially referred to as a “medical warrior” for her selfless work in Sierra Leone during the Ebola virus outbreak which claimed more than 11,000 lives in West Africa since 2014. Today, she uses her profile to advocate agai
Dana and her husband Scott were a young couple when Scott was involved in a tragic car accident. Luckily, he survived but he has been left with a debilitating spinal injury. Listen now to hear how Dana has helped support him and her family thro
David Hurley was sworn in as the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 July 2019. In a long and distinguished 42-year military career, his service culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force. Prior to being sw
As the Program Coordinator for Down the Track, Lana is dedicated to getting youth out on country, connecting them with their culture and engaging them with locally relevant employment pathways. She's a standout in the local community, connectin
No matter the age, there can truly be nothing worse than losing your child. Take it from one Australian father Greg Hughes lost his baby boy, Riley, only 32 days after he was born. Greg now helps other dads through hardship with his organisatio
No matter the age, there can truly be nothing worse than losing your child. Take it from one Australian father Greg Hughes lost his baby boy, Riley, only 32 days after he was born. Greg now helps other dads through hardship with his organisatio
In June 2018, Richard & Craig played a pivotal role in a task that captivated an international audience of millions — the rescue of 12 soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Listen now to hear their incredib
As a communication advisor and speechwriter to some of the country’s most inspiring and high achieving individuals, Leesa’s job is to bring to life the stories of incredible humans, and communicate their visions to inspire change. Listen to the
Katie Perry is an Australian fashion designer who is engaged in a David vs Goliath court battle with pop superstar...Katy Perry. Katie (the fashion designer) is not just fighting for the right to sell products under her own name. Instead, she i
Munjed was born in Iraq and became a surgeon under the regime of Saddam Hussein. He is now a renowned Australian orthopaedic surgeon, author and human rights activist. He has done pioneering work on prosthetics, especially on titanium devices.
As one of the leading humanitarian eye surgeons worldwide, Dr James Muecke has seen a lot. Travelling the world, James is on a mission to reduce blindness in developing countries and beyond, reaching an estimated 1 million people each year. Lis
Aussie sporting dream couple Richard & Carissa Tombs have had their fair share of wins. But after a freak accident in a casual soccer game left Richard with a spinal injury, he with wife Carissa started the Guns Out Spinal Foundation, working w
Math teacher, Youtube star, everyday hero? Eddie Woo never had an interest in maths in school, now he’s online helping thousands of adults and students across the world learn math and apply it to their life. Listen now to see how it all adds up
A little preview of the brilliant season ahead.
Shanna says it herself, she shouldn’t be here, she should be dead. After years of giving up and letting herself down, Shanna Whan is the founder of Sober in the Country - a grassroots bush charity supporting rural communities against alcoholism
Will Smith is more than just a famous name. A Tassie police officer since his teens, social activist, and father-figure to some of the boys he helps keep off the streets, now just 26 years old, it’s only the beginning for 2020 Young Tasmanian o
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