Viewpoints with Henry Grossek

Tom Mahoney is a Learning Specialist at a government secondary college in Melbourne, Victoria, education writer and PhD candidate at Deakin University, with a strong interest in the purpose of of education and the evidence shaping educational policy. He has taken the initiative to mobilise educators and researchers through an open letter calling for the public release of the KPMG review of AERO. T...

It is a pleasure to welcome Professor Therese Keane in joining Henry on Viewpoints. Therese Keane is the Associate Dean Research & Industry Engangement, Professor STEM Education, School of Education, La Trobe University. In this podcast, Professor Keane discusses her career journey from secondary school teacher through to her acclaimed roles in tertiary education. In doing so, she shares her v...

As always, Henry is delighted to speak with Dr David Roy, lecturer & researcher in Education & Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. In this podcast, Dr Roy discusses a wide range of topical issues associated with Inclusion policies and practices in Australian schools. Podcast production by Rob Kelly.

Henry was honoured to chat with Mark Morris, Chair & Co-Founder of Schools for All Australia. Mark is a strategic leader, executive coach and education advocate with more than 20 years of leadership experience. In this interview, Mark explains the purpose of Schools for All Australia - developing a fairer and more equitable education system than we currently have, one where every child has the...

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Podcast production by Rob Kelly.

I am delighted to welcome Nick Croyden, author of Nautilus and CEO of QBD Books, Australia's largest Australian-owned bookstore chain. Nick brings together two fascinating worlds: a passion for literature and story-telling, and extensive experience in the Australian bookselling industry. In our conversation, we explore his journey as an author, the inspiration behind Nautilus, and its relevanc...

In this episode, Henry speaks with Andrew Fuller, Australian clinical psychologist, author and speaker and particularly well known for his work with children, adolescents, families and schools. Andrew discusses the idea he is currently developing, that being "Ripple Thinking" as part of his broader NeuroAdvantage work. He is applying it particularly to redesigning schools for the future....

Henry chats with regular guest, Adam Voigt, CEO of Real Schools, Author of 'Restoring Teaching', Host of the 'Real Schools of Thought' Podcast and Speaker. Adam's forthcoming book, 'The truth about student behaviour', provides the basis for a wide-ranging discussion on student behaviour. Audio Production by Rob Kelly.

In this episode, Henry chats with Scott Leckie, an internationally recognised human rights lawyer, author and advocate whose work has influenced global thinking on housing, displacement and social justice. A prolific writer with more than 25 books to his name, Scott has advised United Nations agencies in over 80 countries. Our conversation explores his latest novel, Killionaire—a compelling and th...

Henry chats with Paul Bird an Australian social impact leader, author and speaker with more than 30 years' experience working across the not-for-profit, chariHis first book, PurposeFull (2021), explored how businesses and not-for-profits can become genuinely purpose-driven organisations. Be the Change, his latest book - Discover Your Cause, Take Action, Make an Impact, Find Your Purpose (2026)...

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

In this special episode of the podcast, Henry discusses the recent outcome of negotiations between the Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian Branch and the Victorian Government. While both parties reached an in-principle Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) covering teachers, principals and education support (ES) staff, AEU members overwhelmingly voted to reject the proposed deal. Th...

Henry chats with regular guest, Trevor Cobbold, National Convenor of Save Our Schools (SOS). Trevor was recently named as the 13th most influential educationalist in Australia by Susie o'Brien, columnist & journalist at the Herald Sun newspaper.  In this interview Trevor focuses on the impact on social cohesion caused by the inequitable funding between public and private schools in Austral...

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Maria Ruberto a psychologist of over 30 experience, in this second interview in a series of three. The topic being - Compassion-based interventions in schools using Compassion-focused therapy. Maria is the Director of Salutegenics and works extensively with schools. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with regular Viewpoints guest, Dr David Roy, lecturer and researcher in Education & Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. In another fascinating interview, David discusses two timely books he co-authored in 2025, both of great relevance to teachers and school leaders. "Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood & Primary" - co-authored with William Bak...

Join Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Jackson Payne from Stop the Demo focusing on the Victorian State government’s controversial plan to demolish 44 public housing towers.  Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Emma Styles, author of Australian crime fiction about young women taking on patriarchy. Her latest novel is The Shark. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Join Henry and Russell Hanby in 2026 for What's Making News in Education? The duo talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Malcolm Elliott, Education  & Leadership Consultant and former President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA). This is the first in a series of three wide-ranging discussions on education. First up - Purpose of Education. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Dr Venesser Fernandes, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Culture and Society, Monash University on the challenges in school leadership. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Henry chats with Sye Artus, a British-born, remedial therapist and author now living in Australia about life, career and Sye’s fascinating and thought-provoking debut book - Attracting the Truth. Audio production by Rob Kelly.