Those 6 Tweens

In this episode, we’re keeping it real with Kaylah and Jenny, two Year 8 students from Monterey Secondary College, as we dive into the ups and downs of puberty. From buying your first bra to dealing with periods, pimples, and being confident in yourself — we yap about it all. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered what high schoolers have to say about puberty as our gues...

Let’s talk puberty — without the awkward! In this episode, we sit down with Lani and Annia , two bubbly grade 6 students from our school, to chat about all the weird, wonderful, and totally normal parts of growing up. From periods and bras to big emotions and body changes, nothing is off-limits. We laugh, share stories, and give real advice for anyone feeling a bit unsure about puberty...

In this episode, we’re talking about disappointment, resilience, and confidence with two inspiring guests: Brad Sykes, former Frankston Football Club player and founder of Brad Sykes Sport, where he helps athletes grow stronger mentally and Taela Sykes, a sports mindset coach and 7-time karate champion who represented Australia! We chat about: What it’s like to compete at a high level...

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of gaming with special guest Rob Dovey — a passionate gamer who now works at Anglicare helping people with addiction. Rob has trained others in tech and gaming safety and knows all about how to enjoy gaming in a healthy way. The chat is full of surprising gaming facts and tips for healthy gaming as well as all the things to look out for to s...

Today we have a quick yap about friendship ups and downs with two awesome grade 6 students from Kananook Primary School — Evie and Bella ! They share their stories and thoughts on making friends, handling tough friendship situations, and being confident.  Listen in to feel a little less alone and get some helpful ideas for your own friendships. This podcast was led by and aims to highli...

In this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of friendships with Kelly Gilbert — 2024 Frankston Young Citizen of the Year and former Frankston High School Captain. Kelly’s not just a leader, she’s a changemaker who’s worked with charities and spoken at major events like the International Women’s Day Breakfast. From drama to deep connections, we unpack the real issu...

Check out our trailer for Those 6 Tweens, a podcast made by kids, for kids! Come on this journey with us as we ask the questions you want to know about, and share our stories on topics like gaming, building resilience, the wacky wonders of puberty, and the highs and lows of friendship. Over 6 episodes we chat with each other and with awesome guests from our local community exploring the tricky and...