Dev Singh

In this episode, Dev Singh speaks with Paula about leadership, networking, career transitions, Perth’s future, boardroom conversations, arts and culture, and why curiosity can open doors you never expected. From Dublin to London to Perth, Paula’s journey shows that a meaningful career is not always built in a straight line. Sometimes it grows through listening, relationships, hard work, and being...

What if success does not have to follow the traditional path? In this episode, Dev Singh speaks with Tiffany about her journey from choosing not to go to university, working as a postie, stepping into government, and eventually leading in construction, housing, workforce development, and community impact. Tiffany shares how curiosity, hard work, and learning by doing shaped her career. She talks a...

Western Australia is one of the most resource-rich places in the world, but are we using that wealth to build the future? In this episode, Dev Singh speaks with Jonathan about WA’s economy, state debt, mining royalties, sovereign wealth, payroll tax, small business pressure, housing supply, energy, uranium, nuclear power, data centres, and the future of the Pilbara. Jonathan argues that Western Au...

In this powerful conversation, Uncle James shares his remarkable journey from becoming an Aboriginal watchmaker and professional musician to entering politics and advocating for his community. He reflects on growing up in outback Queensland, reconnecting with his Waka Waka heritage and developing a deep relationship with Country. We explore Aboriginal sovereignty, land rights, the proposed Stolen...

In this episode, Dev Singh speaks with Sandra about aged care, leadership, governance, person-centred care, and the future of ageing in Australia. Sandra shares her journey from nursing and disability services to CEO leadership, including what it takes to lead through crisis, rebuild trust, work with boards, and manage change in a sector under pressure. This conversation explores the hard realitie...

In this powerful conversation, Dev Singh sits down with Zane to talk about cerebral palsy, mainstream education, disability employment, lived experience, access, independent living, support workers, choice and control, and the future of the NDIS. Zane shares his journey of being born with cerebral palsy, growing up in regional Victoria, moving closer to therapy and education supports, entering mai...

In this conversation, Dev Singh sits down with Dee Roche to explore organisational change, transformation, leadership, governance, imposter syndrome, mentoring, and why the emotional side of change is often the reason great strategies fail. Dee brings a rich background across nursing, education, leadership development, executive consulting, governance, and senior leadership work. She teaches on th...

In this conversation, Dev Singh sits down with JJ to explore education, classical learning, public schools, faith, freedom, responsibility, the American Dream, national identity, church and state, and what America may be losing in the process. This episode looks at the decline of logical thinking, the rise of fear-driven decision-making, the resurgence of classical education, and why JJ believes p...

In this conversation, Dev Singh sits down with Kyle, a general practitioner attorney, to discuss the reality of elder care in America. Kyle shares his experience working with families who are facing estate planning, aging parents, assisted living, nursing homes, memory care, dementia care, at-home care, and the difficult financial decisions that come with growing older. We also discuss the workfor...

In this powerful conversation, Dev Singh sits down with John Frankman, a former Special Forces Green Beret, to discuss his journey of service, faith, military life, moral conviction, and advocacy for service members affected by the COVID vaccine mandate. John shares why he joined the military, how 9/11 shaped his desire to serve, and how his Catholic faith became central to the way he understands...

In this compelling episode, Andrew shares his extraordinary life journey—from being kidnapped in Australia to dedicating his life to researching human trafficking, human rights, and international law. He discusses how adversity shaped his mission to help vulnerable people and pursue justice through education, research, and public service. Andrew reflects on experiences that took him across the wor...

In this conversation with Robert, we explore the future of disability reform in Australia, including the Royal Commission, the NDIS Review, Disability Rights Act, foundation supports, mainstream supports, provider regulation, worker screening, home and living, the navigator role, and what it really means to build an inclusive and fair Auastralia. Robert shares his lifelong connection to disability...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lisa, Chief Operating Officer at Scope Australia, to explore her extraordinary journey from registered nurse to executive leader in Australia's disability sector. Lisa shares how raising her son with a profound physical and intellectual disability transformed not only her personal life but also her professional purpose. Her unique perspective—as both a he...

In this powerful conversation with Professor Christine Bigby, we explore disability practice, intellectual disability, NDIS reform, group homes, supported decision-making, social inclusion, and why quality support must be judged by what happens in the real moment between a support worker and the person they are supporting. Christine shares decades of research into community living, disability serv...

What does it take to leave a successful corporate career and dedicate your life to creating impact? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Alex to explore his remarkable journey from growing up in Liverpool, England, to building a career in Australia across corporate restructuring, leadership, and philanthropy. From advising businesses through high-pressure restructures at KPMG and EY to lead...

Regional Australia is changing fast, and farming is no longer just about life on the land. In this conversation with Chris, we explore the real pressures facing agribusiness, local government, regional communities, and family farms in Western Australia. Chris Antonio shares his journey from a farming family to agribusiness finance, local government leadership, and regional advocacy. The discussion...

In this powerful conversation with Kylie from Back on Track Foundation, we explore the hidden education gap many children face after cancer treatment. When treatment ends, families often leave the hospital system and are left to navigate school, trauma, missed learning, chemo brain, social confidence, and recovery on their own. Kylie shares why her mission is simple but deeply human: if a child su...

In this powerful conversation, Karla shares her journey from working in politics in Mexico to starting again from zero in Australia. She opens up about being told her qualifications were useless, being judged because of her accent, experiencing workplace exploitation and learning how to keep moving forward without losing her identity. Karla speaks honestly about diversity, representation and token...

Dementia is often misunderstood as a normal part of ageing, but the reality is much deeper. In this powerful conversation with Tanya Buchanan from Dementia Australia, we explore dementia as a chronic condition that can affect people across the life course, including young adults and children. This episode looks at the real challenges faced by people living with dementia, their families, carers, an...

Child & Family Safety 2026 Panel 5: One System for Safety: Collaboration, Data and SharedAccountability In this powerful podcast conversation, we explore the real human cost of fragmented child protection systems, family violence, childhood trauma, and the urgent need for a more connected, compassionate approach to care. Through deeply personal lived experience and expert insights, this episod...

Child & Family Safety 2026 Panel 4: Prevention, Education and Technology: Shaping a Culture of Respect. Is technology helping our children, or quietly exposing them to more harm than we realise? In this powerful panel conversation, we explore prevention, education, online safety, AI, deepfakes, gaming, pornography, digital abuse, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and the urgent nee...

Child & Family Safety 2026 Panel 3: Early Intervention, Perpetrator Accountability and Safe Homes: Health, Economic Security and Pathways to Recovery Why don’t victim-survivors just leave? This powerful panel goes beyond the surface and looks at the real barriers behind domestic violence, coercive control, housing insecurity, financial abuse, trauma, and recovery. In this conversation, lived e...

Panel-2 Child & Family Safety 2026 In this powerful panel conversation, we explore Aboriginal leadership, family violence prevention, online safety for young people, and the importance of genuine partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. The discussion brings forward honest voices from the frontline, including the role of men in preventing violence, why violence against w...

Panel-1 Child & Family Safety 2026 In this powerful podcast conversation, we explore one of the most urgent questions in child care and child protection today: who is truly responsible for keeping children safe? This episode brings together voices from child protection, safeguarding, family violence, community care, and policy to discuss the uncomfortable realities behind child care abuse, chi...

Celebrating 2026 QLD International Women's Day #leadthechange The panel also explores why women’s leadership is often quiet but essential, how deep listening can shape better policy, and why purpose, empathy and resilience matter in every sector. This episode is for anyone interested in women in leadership, Australian politics, local government, NDIS advocacy, multicultural communities, not-for-pr...