Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast

In Episode 9 of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast, outgoing Tasmanian Community Fund Director Michelle Swallow has a conversation with ARACY Chair and JBWere Philanthropic Advisor Shamal Dass. They discuss a number of topics, including his journey into philanthropy, how to break down barriers to education, having a social impact and the importance of the not-for-profit sector. Don’t...

In Episode 8 of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast, Tasmanian Community Fund Director and passionate far north west coast resident Mike Buckby interviews fellow Circular Head community champion Jodie Saville. They have an in-depth conversation about Jodie’s enormous contribution to her local community and what the challenges and opportunities are when living in rural and remote Tasman...

In our 7th episode, we meet our newest arrivals to the TCF Board, Chairperson Kym Goodes and Directors Matt Greske and Mike Buckby. Hear about their passion for the Tasmanian community and what they are looking forward to when working as Directors of the TCF.  Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you can tune in to hear more conversations with people who are making a difference in their comm...

In our latest episode, TCF Director Stephen Walley met Australian National University Associate Professor Sharon Bessell to discuss how children and young people learn in engaging and impactful ways, and how we can break down barriers that restrict them.   Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you can tune in to hear more conversations with people who are making a difference in their communit...

In episode five of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast TCF Director Ric de Santi sits down with The Smith Family General Manager Lesley Mackay and Team Leader Ben Blowers to discuss the digital barriers Tasmanian’s are facing. The wide ranging discussion saw the trio discuss the important work The Smith Family is doing to help break down these barriers. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple P...

In episode four of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast TCF Director Michelle Swallow is joined by Associate Professor in Communities and Social Justice Catherine Robinson from the University of Tasmania. They have a fascinating conversation about youth homelessness, education, and the challenges many young Tasmanians are currently facing. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you...

In episode three of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast, outgoing Chairperson Sally Darke joins outgoing Board Director Alex McKenzie for a conversation reflecting on their time at the Tasmanian Community Fund and their hopes for the Fund, the community sector and Tasmania in the future.  Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music so you can tune in to hear more conversations with people who...

In our second episode of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast, outgoing Chairperson Sally Darke speaks with the new CEO of City Mission Dr Jo Fearman about her new role and life helping her community. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music so you can tune in to hear more conversations with people who are making a difference in their communities. Find out more about the Tasmanian Community...

Tasmanian Community Fund Director Alex McKenzie interviews Circular Head community champion Dudley Billing to find out what drives his passion for helping young people. Join two passionate north west coasters for an inspiring discussion! Find out more about the Tasmanian Community Fund at these links: www.tascomfund.org www.facebook.com/TasmanianCommunityFund/ http://www.youtube.com/@tasmaniancomm...