Rev Paul Joy

Inspired by Yarra

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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.

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Rev Paul Joy

Episodes

031 - IBY Rachel Jones (YOG 2001) 09.08.2019 36:52

Episode 31: Rachel Jones (YOG 2001) - Government Relations Consultant "My time at Yarra taught me so much about what I stand for". For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

030 - IBY Paul Singer MVO (YOG 1995) 22.07.2019 38:14

Episode 30: Paul Singer MVO (YOG 1995) - Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia "The School is a place that has a stronghold on my heart." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

029 IBY - Emily Tunks Macvean (YOG 1997) 05.07.2019 56:41

Episode 29: Emily Tunks Macvean (YOG 1997) - Health Psychologist "My Yarra friends and I catch up every few months and we're still supporting each other". For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

028 - IBY Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) 21.06.2019 38:15

Episode 28: Cameron Britt (YOG 2002) -  CEO, Wanneroo Basketball Association. “The Yarra Spirit was a group of students with positive relationships who were making the most of their future.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

027 - IBY Stephen Le Get (YOG 1986) 11.06.2019 40:38

Episode 27: Stephen Le Get (YOG 1986) - Licensed Estate Agent "A sense of community was instilled in me at Yarra - I had good people around me." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

026 - IBY Trent Roberts (YOG 1992) 27.05.2019 39:29

Episode 26: Trent Roberts (YOG 1992) - Scriptwriter "The Yarra Spirit was about loyalty to everyone at the School and a sense that you were in it together." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

025 - IBY Victoria Goddard (YOG 1981) 13.05.2019 37:07

Episode 25: Victoria Goddard (YOG 1981) - Entrepreneur and property developer "Yarra brought a sense of calm. I felt secure and realised what I could possibly achieve in my life." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

024 - IBY Mark Boyes (YOG 1987) 29.04.2019 45:32

Episode 24: Mark Boyes (YOG 1987) -  “A number of teachers here had a profound influence on me” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

023 - IBY Richard Nicholas (YOG 1971) 15.04.2019 47:56

Episode 23: Richard Nicholas (YOG 1971) - Licensed Estate Agent and Auctioneer  “The foundation of this school is the people who have been here and their continued strong connections to Yarra”  For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

022 - IBY Kate Schmidli (YOG 2012) 28.03.2019 39:27

Episode 22: Kate Schmidli (YOG 2012) - Music Theatre Performer "There was such breadth of opportunity at Yarra and the enthusiasm of my teachers made me believe  that everything was doable" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

021 - IBY Travis Strong (YOG 1991) 18.03.2019 40:51

Episode 21: Travis Strong (YOG 1991) - State Manager, Victoria at Mott MacDonald & President of White Owl for Men's Health Awareness "You need to have a purpose to be the best version of yourself." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

020 - IBY Chris Chun (YOG 1988) 04.03.2019 30:27

Episode 20: Chris Chun (YOG 1988) - Artist and Creative Director "I couldn't have done half the things I've done in my life without being at Yarra" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

019 - IBY Andrew Gaythorpe (YOG 1982) 18.02.2019 34:05

Episode 19: Andrew Gaythorpe (YOG 1982) -Head of Supply & Inventory, Australia Post "I wanted my sons to feel they belonged to a community with longevity." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

018 - IBY Yrena Wang (YOG 2013) 03.02.2019 31:53

Episode 18: Yrena Wang (YOG 2013) - International Integration Aide "I didn't know what life would be like, but quickly felt part of the Yarra community." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

017 IBY - Cam Dunbar (YOG 1998) 22.01.2019 33:22

 Episode 17: Cam Dunbar (YOG 1998) - Teacher & Professional Runner “Yarra taught me how important it is to respect and support the people around me” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

016 IBY - David Culbert (YOG 1984) 22.01.2019 41:11

Episode 16: David Culbert (YOG 1984) - Athlete and Sports Marketer "Yarra opens up infinite possibilities for students" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

015 IBY - Peter Russell-Clarke (YOG 1986) 22.01.2019 36:28

 Episode 15: Peter Russell-Clarke (YOG 1986)- Industrial Designer with Apple "Yarra taught me to observe everything around me, to not take things for granted and see opportunities to do things differently" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

014 IBY - Rod Penaluna (YOG 1990) 22.01.2019 32:59

 Episode 14: Rod Penaluna (YOG 1990) - Business Owner and President of Yarra Old Grammarians "To me, Yarra was all about family, and it still is” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

013 IBY - Martine Oglethorpe (YOG 1990) 22.01.2019 41:38

 Episode 13: Martine Oglethorpe (YOG 1990) - Author and Blogger of The Modern Parent “I remember the relationships and the sense of friendship and connection with the wider community” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

012 IBY - William Lyall (YOG 1985) 22.01.2019 37:26

 Episode 12: William Lyall (YOG 1985) - Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer “This School lifted my expectations. It taught me that you can be more than what you are and you can do more than you think you can do” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

011 IBY - Howard Brenchley (YOG 1971) 22.01.2019 27:34

Episode 11: Howard Brenchley (YOG 1971)- Foundation Student and Property Investor "I had an opportunity to be a leader at Yarra and to develop independence of thought" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

008 IBY - Dr Chris Fildes (YOG 1971) 21.01.2019 50:23

Episode 8: Dr Chris Fildes (YOG 1971)General Practitioner. "I made great friends and have very happy memories of my school years – they were some of the best years of my life." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

007 IBY - Anthony Barnhill (YOG 2013) 21.01.2019 30:35

 Episode 7: Anthony Barnhill (YOG 2013)- Freelance Musician and Musical Director. "Yarra encourages students to step outside their comfort zone and to become a worldly person." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast  

006 IBY - Carrie Edwards-Britt (YOG 1999) 21.01.2019 39:54

 Episode 6: Carrie Edwards-Britt (YOG 1999)- Businesswoman and children's author.  "Being part of the Yarra community helped shape me into the person I am today."  For more information please go to: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

005 IBY - Prof David Maggs (YOG 1980) 21.01.2019 19:22

 Episode 5: Prof David Maggs (YOG 1980) - Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology.  "Links to Yarra remain central to my trips back to Australia".  For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast