The Difficult Woman’s Guide to Education (and Life)

While politicians argue about immigration, children are sitting in classrooms listening. In this episode of The Difficult Woman's Guide to Education (and Life), Bronnie explores what young people hear when immigration becomes a political battleground. Why does representation matter? What happens when "protecting Australian values" becomes a cover for exclusion? And what does belonging look like in...

In this episode of The Difficult Woman’s Guide to Education and Life, we’re talking about learning plans-what they are, what they should include, how they connect to the NCCD, and why parents should never be left out of the process. Short. Sharp. To the point.  Because if a school says your child has a learning plan, but you’ve never seen it, never contributed to it, and don’t know what’s in it… t...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme was built on the promise of choice, control, and meaningful support for people with disability. But what happens when accessing that support becomes a full-time job? In this episode, Bron unpacks the growing gap between what the NDIS was designed to be-and what families are actually experiencing. From the hidden emotional and administrative load placed on p...

We teach kids how to solve equations… but not how to recognise control, coercion, or abuse. In this episode of The Difficult Woman’s Guide to Education (and Life), I unpack the uncomfortable truth that we are preparing young people for exams-but not for relationships. After attending a recent rally against violence towards women, I was left asking one question: why are we only having these convers...

When protection systems are overwhelmed, children pay the price. In this powerful episode, Bronnie examines the failings of Queensland’s Child Safety system, drawing on oversight reports, media insights, and a confronting real-life story from the classroom.  This episode explores why reports don’t always lead to intervention-and what must change to ensure every child is truly protected.

ADHD isn’t a behaviour problem-it’s a brain difference. In this episode, Bronnie breaks down what ADHD actually is, how it affects the brain, why school can feel harder, and practical strategies that actually help. This is the explanation every ADHD child and teen deserved. So if your a parent or caregiver of a young person with ADHD- sit and listen with them!

Something is shifting in our classrooms-and it’s not just behaviour. In this episode, Bronnie unpacks the growing influence of the manosphere and incel culture in schools, and why reducing it to “poor behaviour” is missing the bigger picture. From real-life experiences-like boys sending “jokes” about periods-to the subtle language showing up in classrooms, this conversation dives into where these...

Children today aren’t just growing up in the world… they’re absorbing it in real time. In this episode, I unpack what our kids are seeing and feeling as ongoing conflict in the Middle East plays out across their screens, homes, and classrooms. From my nephew questioning the point of school because “we’re heading for war,” to the constant stream of media our children can’t escape-this is a conversa...

When “Bullying” Isn’t Enough: Duty of Care, Silence, and System Failure We need to talk about bullying… but more importantly, we need to talk about what sits underneath it. In this episode, I unpack a recent school incident that raises serious questions about supervision, duty of care, and how harm can go unnoticed for far too long. Because when something goes on for hours-it’s no longer just abou...

The Difficult Woman’s Guide to Education (and Life) – Introduction Welcome to The Difficult Woman’s Guide to Education (and Life). In this first episode, I introduce who I am-a teacher, advocate, and mum-and why I’m reclaiming the word difficult. Because asking questions, challenging systems, and refusing to stay quiet shouldn’t be seen as a problem… but a necessity. I share the story that shaped...