Hear from a team of leading psychologists, psychiatrists and school staff as they discuss mental health, as well as social, emotional, academic and physical fitness in a school context.
Mind Matters: Nurturing the Next Generation Part 1
Amanda Pooley, Gin Malhi & Philip Tam
Three leading psychologists and psychiatrists dive deep into the complex world of children's mental health. This episode offers a compassionate exploration of challenges, breakthroughs, and strategies for supporting young minds. Through candid conversations and expert insights, we aim to demystify paediatric mental health, empower parents and educators, and illuminate the path to a healthier, happier future for our children
Mind Matters: Nurturing the Next Generation Part 2
Amanda Pooley, Gin Malhi & Philip Tam
In part 2 of this intriguing conversation, we consider international perspectives on children's mental health and the most common diagnoses and treatment issues faced by parents, educators and children and adolescents.
Total Fitness: Spirituality
Rosalie MacLarty & Philip Tam
This episode examines the role of spirituality in the lives of young people, and its impact on mental health and wellbeing of students.
Total Fitness: Social & Emotional Part 1
Scott James, Sue Floro & Philip Tam
In this pair of episodes, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that education faces in the 21st century. A robust discussion about the complexities and in particular, the changes in the demands of a modern education.
Total Fitness: Social & Emotional Part 2
Scott James, Sue Floro & Philip Tam
In this pair of episodes, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that education faces in the 21st century. A robust discussion about the complexities and in particular, the changes in the demands of a modern education.
Total Fitness: Physical Fitness
Kieran Donohue, Martin Haywood & Philip Tam
This episode engages some of Knox Grammar School’s most experienced staff in a fascinating discussion about how physical exercise and sport support the wellbeing and mental health for children and adolescents within a school setting, and gets them off devices and developing their skills of communication and team building.
Total Fitness: Academic Fitness
Matthew Robertson, Ivan Moore & Philip Tam
Today’s episode examines the key characterises of being successful learner in the academic sense. Can successful learning be measured or quantified? What is commonly observed in students who perform at their best?