Rev Paul Joy

Inspired by Yarra

Society EN ↓ 155 episodes

Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.

Author

Rev Paul Joy

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.yvg.vic.edu.au

Latest episode

Nov 5, 2025

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Episodes

081 - IBY Bronwyn Beech-Jones (YOG 2013) 26.07.2021

Episode 81: Bronwyn Beech-Jones (YOG 2013) - Historian, PhD Candidate, Tutor & Research Assistant, University of Melbourne "Inspiring teachers created a safe space to share our ideas and experiences" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

080 - IBY Andy Buerckner (YOG 2004) 13.07.2021

Episode 80: Andy Buerckner (YOG 2004) - Director of Travel Management Company “I feel the Yarra Spirit when I am in the school. It’s a very grounded place.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast.

079 - IBY Rob Drew (YOG 2000) 28.06.2021

Episode 79: Rob Drew (YOG 2000) "The Yarra Spirit is about great people, great mentors and friendships.” For more information please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

078 -IBY Cass Stuchbery (YOG 2010) 15.06.2021

Episode 78: Cass Stuchbery (YOG 2010) - Dietitian "I felt that Yarra cared about me and my wellbeing" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

077 - IBY Jon Adam (YOG 2006) 31.05.2021

Episode 77: Jon Adam (YOG 2006) - Digital Delivery Manager "I appreciate the opportunities I had here - otherwise I would not have been able to explore everything that I've done." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

076 - IBY Cameron Agars (YOG 1990) 18.05.2021

Episode 76: Cameron Agars (YOG 1990) - School Principal "Be open to possibilities and to things that may not be right in front of you." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

075 - IBY Bianca Cubitt (YOG 2013) 03.05.2021

Episode 75: Bianca Cubitt (YOG 2013) - Social Media Adviser and Businesswoman "The School tailored my passion and helped me grow into the person I am today." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

073 - IBY Joe Linney-Barber (YOG 1981) 20.04.2021

Episode 74: Joe Linney-Barber (YOG 1981) - Technology Entrepreneur "Yarra taught me independence and to be willing to try something different." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

073 - IBY Liam Morkham (YOG 2014) 06.04.2021

Episode 73: Liam Morkham (YOG 2014) - Stakeholder & Communications Consultant "Yarra shows you the possibilities and builds your potential" For more information, please visit www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

072 - IBY Sian Gooden (YOG 2002) 21.03.2021

Episode 72: Sian Gooden (YOG 2002) - Senior Account Executive, Slack "I burned the candle at both ends at high school and that set me up to make the most of opportunities as they present themselves" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

071 - IBY Daniel Mumby (YOG 1984) 08.03.2021

Episode 71: Daniel Mumby (YOG 1984) - Venture Capitalist & Technology Investor "The School motto is about looking to the horizon and the future.  You can't see the horizon if you are looking down at your feet!" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

070 - IBY Marie-Louise Metres (YOG 2002) 22.02.2021

Episode 70: Marie-Louise Metres (YOG 2002) - Clinical Social Worker "Yarra had a culture of being successful - and that being OK" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

069 - IBY Andrew Morrow (YOG 1984) 07.02.2021

Episode 69: Andrew Morrow (YOG 1984) - Senior Engineer "I’ve travelled through life with my close friends from Yarra.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

068 - IBY Kristen Collins (YOG 1992) 25.01.2021

Episode 68: Kristen Collins (YOG 1992) - Development Assistance Manager "My two years at Yarra made a key contribution to my confidence to explore and grab opportunities." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

067 - IBY Eliza Schwab (YOG 2014) 11.01.2021

Episode 67: Eliza Schwab (YOG 2014) - Owner of Glam Theory Studios & Eliza Madeline Makeup Academy "Yarra helped build my confidence, independence and work ethic.  It also helped me to see what was important to me." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

066 - IBY Tim Amos (YOG 2002) 20.12.2020

Episode 66: Tim Amos (YOG 2002) - Emergency Medicine Doctor "The School Motto is about maximising your opportunities now to help you in the future." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

065 - IBY Claire Atkinson (YOG 2009) 07.12.2020

Episode 65: Claire Atkinson (YOG 2009) - Fleet Performance Engineer "There’s a community at Yarra and that includes the students, teachers and parents." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

064 - IBY James Simpson (YOG 2005) 23.11.2020

Episode 64: James Simpson (YOG 2005) - Musical Director "My teachers inspired me and shaped who I became." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

062 - IBY Anthony Basford (YOG 1985) 29.10.2020

Episode 62: Anthony Basford (YOG 1985) - CEO East Gippsland Shire Council "My experiences at Yarra are part of who I am and what I do today.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

061 - IBY Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009) 13.10.2020

Episode 61: Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009) - Netballer and Learning & Development Specialist "Being at Yarra ignited a spark for me – I wanted to be at school, which was exciting. I became a new student when I came here.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

060 - IBY Jason Ball (YOG 2006) 28.09.2020

Episode 60: Jason Ball (YOG 2006) - Project Lead at Scope Australia and LGBTIQ advocate "The school motto still resonates – it’s about looking up, saying ‘yes’ and making the most of opportunities." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

059 - IBY Loren Brealey (YOG 2012) 14.09.2020

Episode 59: Loren Brealey (YOG 2012) - Saxophonist and Music Teacher "Try different things - you might surprise yourself with where your passions lie" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

058 - IBY Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) 31.08.2020

Episode 58: Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) - CEO, South Fremantle Football Club "The beauty of Yarra, for me, was the smorgasbord of opportunities." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

057 - IBY Grant Nel (YOG 2006) 16.08.2020

Episode 57: Grant Nel (YOG 2006) - Olympic Diver and Businessman "My time at Yarra was definitely part of where I am today" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

056 - IBY Tiana Koehrer (YOG 2014) 06.08.2020

Episode 56: Tiana Koehrer (YOG 2014) - Project Officer, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria "Every opportunity you miss, leads you towards something better." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

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