Cross-Sector Conversations
Cross-Sector Conversations
Podcast Description
We’re excited to launch Cross Sector Conversations — a podcast created by QACSL, for leaders working in P-10/12 schools across Queensland. Each episode will bring together a mix of voices from across the sector: school leaders (from the biggest urban colleges to the smallest rural schools), leading academics, education experts, and people with a passion for making schools better.
We’ll chat about what’s working, what’s tricky, and what’s next — all with the aim of sharing ideas, building connections, and helping each other grow. Whether you’re after inspiration, insight, or just a good story from someone who gets it, this podcast is for you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes relevant to leaders in P-10/12 education, including trauma-aware education, effective school leadership, and innovative teaching practices. Episodes feature discussions such as those with Associate Professor Judith Howard on the impacts of trauma on students, exploring challenges faced by educators and sharing successful strategies for enhancing student wellbeing and learning outcomes.

We’re excited to launch Cross Sector Conversations — a podcast created by QACSL, for leaders working in P-10/12 schools across Queensland. Each episode will bring together a mix of voices from across the sector: school leaders (from the biggest urban colleges to the smallest rural schools), leading academics, education experts, and people with a passion for making schools better.
We’ll chat about what’s working, what’s tricky, and what’s next — all with the aim of sharing ideas, building connections, and helping each other grow. Whether you’re after inspiration, insight, or just a good story from someone who gets it, this podcast is for you.
In this episode, we sit down with the Director of the Queensland College of Teachers, Deanne Fishburn to explore the work of the QCT, the importance of professional standards, and how quality teaching is strengthened across Queensland schools. We unpack current priorities, accreditation, workforce challenges and the shared responsibility of supporting great teachers. A must-listen for leaders and educators committed to building a strong and future-focused profession.

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