In this episode of the Churchill Collective, host Adam Spencer explores the world of vaccines and efforts to make sure they are safe to use. Professor Nicholas Wood, a paediatrician and immunisation researcher, discusses his experiences studyin

Dr Michela Mitchell – Diving into venom research

Apr 23rd, 2024 19m 39s

How can we find new medicines from ocean creatures, and then how can we speed up those drugs’ development? These are questions being answered by Dr Michela Mitchell, Australia's first sea anemone taxonomist. In this episode, host Adam Spencer e

Helen Glazebrook – Unlocking intelligence behind bars

Mar 26th, 2024 21m 19s

How do we know what is really going on behind bars in Australia’s prisons? In this episode, host Adam Spencer explores the secretive world of intelligence gathering in the corrections system. He interviews Helen Glazebrook about her fascinating

Scott Sleap — A stellar STEM sojourn

Feb 27th, 2024 17m 31s

Dr Scott Sleap is helping Australia reach for the stars through his involvement in the space industry and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education. In this episode, host Adam Spencer speaks with this passionate educator and e

Ian Jarratt — weighing up pricing, how one man revolutionised shopping

Jan 30th, 2024 18m 7s

One person’s passion can change the world for everyone else. In this episode, host Adam Spencer talks to Ian Jarratt, the man responsible for bringing unit pricing — something we all use — to Australia. An executive member of the Consumers Fede

Rebecca Lyons — Reimagining death

Nov 28th, 2023 21m 37s

What constitutes a good death, and to what extent should family and friends be involved in the process? In this thought-provoking episode of The Churchill Collective, host Adam Spencer talks with Rebecca Lyons, who is an advocate for reimaginin

Julie Morrison — A dog’s day in court

Oct 31st, 2023 17m 17s

How can we take the fear away from of the court process, so that witnesses don’t become traumatised? In this episode, host Adam Spencer explores the inspirational work of Julie Morrison, the Founder of Justice Dogs Australia and Victims Engagem

Press for help — Chris Boyle’s invention to help the vulnerable

Sep 26th, 2023 22m 50s

Chris Boyle is a Queensland social worker who has found a new way to help families and friends to support loved ones in danger of violence or other abuse. In this episode, we follow Chris on his inspiring journey, embarking on a Churchill Fello

Petah Cavallaro — A pitch perfect plot

Aug 29th, 2023 27m 53s

Petah Cavallaro’s journey from regional Far North Queensland to international opera stages is a perfect example of how a Churchill Fellowship can transform both an individual and a community.In this episode, host Adam Spencer interviews the pr

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Introducing: The Churchill Collective Podcast

Aug 11th, 2023 2m 59s

Welcome to The Churchill Collective, a podcast that will ignite your passion to advance your knowledge and skills overseas, so you can return home to inspire communities in Australia. Host Adam Spencer, dives deep with Churchill Fellowship rec

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