Inspired by Yarra

Episode 55: Steve McCracken (YOG 1994) - Commanding Officer, Royal Australian Navy "Don't look at what is in front of you now. Look at what is coming and be ready for that." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 54: Penny Swan (YOG 1990) - Marketing and Business Manager "Yarra gave me foundations in leadership... It showed me that I can do anything I want to do." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 53: Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000) - Squadron Leader, Australian Airforce "Teachers at Yarra take pride in what they do. They are invested in it." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 52: Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015) - Exercise Sports Scientist "One key thing I took away from school is that your ATAR is not the be all and end all. That does not equal success - it's finding what makes you happy." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 51: Professor Jason Mattingley (YOG 1982) - Foundation Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Queensland "The freedom to roam at Yarra was terrific.  I enjoyed the open space." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 50: Stephanie Pannach (nee Pottage) (YOG 2002) - Teacher "I was inspired by Yarra as a whole - by its ethos and spirit" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 49: David Robb (YOG 1971) - International Executive "There was a team ethos at Yarra and it was enjoyable to be part of that." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 48: Dwight Hodge (YOG 1994) - Leadership Coach and Facilitator "I love the idea that failure is just feedback and all feedback helps you make better choices." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 47: Professor David Jamieson (YOG 1975) - Professor of Physics, University of Melbourne "Teachers at School became formative influencers in my Yarra experience." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 46: Mark Garrett (YOG 1980) - CEO & Chairman "I have fond memories of my whole time at Yarra" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast .

Episode 45: Nikki Carroll (YOG 1996) - General Counsel, Impact Investment Group "There's nothing you can't achieve if you aim for it - Yarra taught me that." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 44: Matt Crawley (YOG 1989) - Development Manager, AFL NSW ACT "Yarra set me up to tackle life and to have confidence." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 43: Sam Harper (YOG 2015) - Victorian cricketer "I think it's important to be your own person and to do what you want to do." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 42: Emily Pollard (nee Collins) (YOG 2010) - Head booker at a modelling agency "Many of my teachers were inspirational - but you often don't realise that until you leave school." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

 Episode 10: Doug Fryer (YOG 1984) - Former Assistant Commissioner (Road Policing Command) Victoria Police “Yarra prepares students to step out into the big wide world. It’s a principle of Yarra’s education to prepare kids for the future” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

Episode 41: Doug Witschi (YOG 1983) - Australian Federal Police Officer "Yarra taught me to keep an open mind, to look for opportunities and to not place limitations on myself." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 40: Jeremy Irvine (YOG 1992) - CEO Australian Dental Prosthetists Association "I had wonderful teachers. You didn't muck around with them, they pushed you in a good way." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 39: Eloise Grace (nee Gentle) (YOG 1994) - Television journalist "The spirit of the School helped me gain a lot more confidence.  There was always a positive vibe and by the time I left, I found it easy to talk to anyone." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 38: Alex Obradovic (YOG 2014) - Astrophysicist "Yarra gave me lessons about friendship and life." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 37: Abbie Roodenburg (nee Underwood) (YOG 1996) - Barrister "The Yarra Spirit brings to mind how everyone bonded and encouraged one another." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 36: Chris Adnam (YOG 1978) - Musician and Author "There were paddocks and orchards everywhere back then". For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 35: Andy Baldwin (YOG 1987) - Music Producer “There’s a real deep respect, friendship and loyalty.” For more information please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 34: Natasha Wilkinson (YOG 1989) - CEO Donwood Community Aged Care Services "Yarra gave me so much more than two years' of education - it gave me confidence and resilience." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 33: Travis Cloke (YOG 2005) - Former professional footballer "To come here and interact with the students puts a smile on my face." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 32: Mark Buchanan (YOG 1979) - Innovator - Rock Climbing Wall Creator "For me, Yarra embodied core friendships, great teachers, exploring new experiences and respecting other people." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast