No Ordinary People

When a child loses a parent due to illicit drug use, the silence around it can be as heavy as the loss itself. Stigma keeps so much unsaid, and children are left to navigate grief and confusion without the words or support to make sense of it. In this episode of No Ordinary People , Jade sits down with Jane Rowe , the founder and CEO of the Mirabel Foundation , to talk about the often unseen impac...

A country that prides itself on fairness still locks up children as young as 10. That single reality cuts through the noise of “youth crime wave” headlines and forces a deeper question: what does it say about us when punishment becomes the default response to children facing deep disadvantage? In this episode of No Ordinary People , Jade sits down with Emily Mayo from the Justice and Equity Centre...

A child in care looks you in the eye and asks, “How much do you get paid to do this?” That single question gets to the heart of what kids in out-of-home care often miss most: a dependable adult who chooses them, consistently, without a transaction attached.  In this episode of No Ordinary People , Jade sits down with Bronwyn Sheehan OAM, founder and CEO of the Pyjama Foundation , to explore how on...

In this episode of No Ordinary People , Jade sits down with Dominic Brook , founder of MMAD (Musicians Making a Difference) , to explore how love, resilience and external belief can combine to change the course of a life. Dom grew up with a single mum doing her best under complex and often difficult circumstances. While love was always present, stability and consistency weren’t always possible — a...

In this episode of No Ordinary People , Jade sits down with Megan Gilmour — 2025 ACT Australian of the Year, co‑founder and CEO of MissingSchool , and the powerhouse driving a national movement to end school isolation. When Megan’s son Darcy survived a life‑threatening illness, she witnessed something far more invisible and devastating than the medical crisis — the sudden erasure of belonging . Cu...

In a world where adversity often seems insurmountable, Kath Koschel's story stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. From breaking her back twice to losing her partner, Kath's journey is a testament to the human spirit's ability to rise above challenges. Her experiences led her to found the Kindness Factory, a global movement that has inspired millions to engage in acts of kindnes...

A child’s final wish became a blueprint for change. Host Jade Harley sits down with KidsXpress founder and CEO Margo Ward to chart the journey from “play lady” in a hospital ward to leading a nationally recognised, trauma‑informed model that embeds expressive therapy in schools and communities across Australia. Margo shares how music, art, dance, and drama help children regulate, reconnect, and re...

In this episode of No Ordinary People , host Jade Harley speaks with Lana Masterton, founder and CEO of Down the Track , a grassroots organisation based in Lake Cargelligo, NSW, dedicated to supporting disengaged and marginalised youth in remote communities. Lana shares her personal journey and the deep challenges faced by young people in her region - many of whom are impacted by trauma, poverty,...