All I Can Be

As a nine-year-old, George was facing expulsion from primary school. Now he's a university leader, opening doors for students of all backgrounds.Distinguished Professor George Williams AO shares his journey from "juvenile delinquent" to Vice-Chancellor, starting with one teacher who changed his life trajectory. Plus, demographer Dr Liz Allen returns to talk about the educators and moments that transformed her path – from homeless at 16 to completing a PhD. Together, they make the case for why Australia needs a fairer education system and better support for students, no matter their life circumstances. CREDITS Narrator: Sarah Macdonald Audio production: Mylk Media Series producers: Jacqui Ooi, Carla Horton, Kim Batchelor, Kristina Warne  Theme music written and performed by Faith Kayrooz  To learn how you can help young Australians realise their potential, visit thesmithfamily.com.au ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Tabitha, it was hard to see a better future when she was a child. She found escape in the library shelves, when life outside felt impossibly heavy.    Now a young mum and successful business owner, she talks about what it took to rise above the challenges and how she's become the strong person she is today. And demographer Dr Liz Allen, who knows poverty firsthand, speaks powerfully about her own experiences and how we can help more young people like Tabitha to not just survive, but thrive.   CREDITS Narrator: Sarah Macdonald Audio production: Mylk Media Series producers: Jacqui Ooi, Carla Horton, Kim Batchelor, Kristina Warne  Theme music written and performed by Faith Kayrooz  To learn how you can help young Australians realise their potential, visit thesmithfamily.com.au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing All I Can Be... a six-part series about big dreams, hidden struggles and the moments that make all the difference in a young person's life.  Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, you'll meet Australians who've had tough starts in life, but went on to thrive, achieving goals and dreams that once felt impossible.   These are stories of grit, courage and determination, and support when it mattered most, to strive towards a better future – proving where you begin doesn't have to define where you go.  The series starts on Monday 2 February. Follow now to catch the first episodes.  CREDITS Narrator: Sarah Macdonald Audio production: Mylk Media Series producers: Jacqui Ooi, Carla Horton, Kim Batchelor, Kristina Warne  Theme music written and performed by Faith Kayrooz  To learn how you can help young Australians realise their potential, visit thesmithfamily.com.au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.