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Achieving Education Equity: What does it ask of us?

Education Equity Alliance

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 15

The Education Equity Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation led by experienced teachers and school leaders. Our vision is for an education system where students achieve equity of outcomes no matter their background or circumstances. To achieve this, our mission is to empower students and teachers to be partners in system-change. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a space for students, teachers and system stakeholders to come together and unpack inequities being faced in our system today and how we can achieve a shared vision for education equity. www.educationequityalliance.com.au

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Episode 14: Megan Adrain and Jye Marshall's Vision for Broadening Learning and Pathways

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 33:57

In this episode, Tim explores innovative approaches to education equity with Megan Adrain and Jye Marshall. Megan is a university student and works for Learning Creates Australia as their Communications and Design Coordinator. Jai works as a design lecturer at Swinburne University.

Together, Tim, Megan, and Jye talk about broadening definitions of success, student agency, and pathways beyond traditional metrics. Megan and Jye share their lived experiences and their visions for a more inclusive, flexible, and student-centered education system.

Watch ‘Letter to the System’, the powerful, youth-led short film featuring Megan and Jye.

Tim mentioned a recent Learning Creates report on broadening career pathways, while Jye mentioned another examining the economics of young people transitioning through educational pathways.

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Episode 13: Benjamin Perks and Megan Corcoran's Vision for Trauma-Proofing Education

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 44:57

This episode explores the profound impact of childhood trauma on education and society, featuring insights from Benjamin Perks (author of Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment and the Science of Prevention) and trauma expert, Megan Corcoran (author of Beyond Survival Mode, Thriving as a Trauma-informed Professional ).

Together with Tim, Benjamin and Megan discuss trauma-informed practices, the importance of strong relationship-building in schools, and a vision for trauma-proof, healing-centred education systems.

Benjamin also zooms us out from the work of schools, to provide a powerful call-to-action on the need to empower families to enable all children to thrive beginning in early childhood.

In the episode, Benjamin mentions wonderful examples of schools and system's doing intentional work around the student relationships, including ⁠Harvard Graduate School of Education's relational mapping approach⁠ and the ⁠Scottish Government's landmark child safety and wellbeing reforms⁠ which commit to all young people having a strong, healthy relationship with a key adult.

Megan references a recent study by ⁠Deakin University on teacher stress and burnout⁠, which finds that teachers are currently experiencing higher rates of secondary stress then other professions and the national workforce norm.

Tim refers to a short explainer episode of the podcast, outlining the visioning process EEA is currently undertaking with over 50 education stakeholders.

Benjamin's book, Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment and the Science of Prevention, is available to purchase ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Megan's book, Beyond Survival Mode, Thriving as a Trauma-informed Professional, is available to purchase ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Episode 12: Visions for Education Equity from the Classroom

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 31:36

In this episode, Tim is joined by current teacher Tara Richardson, who makes a welcome return to the podcast after having been a constant fixture of the first series. Tim and Tara recap and review our new Visions for Education Equity series, picking out key insights and learnings from the episodes released so far.

Tara also shares her experiences working in a low-SES school, and the takeaways from the episodes which she’s already putting into action in the classroom.

Get your ticket to the Achieving Education Equity Gathering here.

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Episode 11: Liz Robinson's vision for an enriching — and bigger — education for all

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 53:57

In this enriching episode, Liz Robinson, CEO of Big Education in the UK, shares her expansive vision for equitable education, emphasising the importance of holistic approaches, community engagement, and systemic change. Liz and Tim discuss practical strategies and inspiring stories that highlight how to create inclusive, resourceful, and student-centred learning environments.

You can find more on Big Education's multi-academy trust here and their Enrichment for All coalition here.

A great overview of the enrichment gaps faced by UK students, and the change the coalition is seeking to see can be found in their recent report Enrichment for All: Benchmarks to build belonging, skills and opportunity.

Tim referenced Australian data and research regarding access to enrichment activities and the equity gap in Australia, including that one-third of Australian children in low-income suburbs do not take part in any extracurricular activities compared to 13% from higher-income suburbs. This is despite the known benefits of engagement in these activities.

Liz shared her experience of leading multi-academy trusts, which are currently being explore in the Australian context through a trial by the Tasmanian Department of Education supported by .

Episode 10: Professor Sharon Goldfeld's vision for child-focused educational systems

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 • Duration 27:38

Tim is joined by esteemed paediatrician and researcher, Professor Sharon Goldfeld, for a conversation which spans a reimagining of Australian schools to address inequities, to integrating health and education, and fostering community-centred approaches. Tim and Professor Goldfeld also talk innovative strategies and principles for creating more equitable, child-focused educational systems.

Professor Goldfeld shared the importance of the Australian Early Development Census and the implications of its most recent results — check out a webinar Sharon hosted unpacking these results here.

The Reinventing Australian Schools white paper by University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, which provides principles for placing the whole-child at the centre of our schools and education system.

Check out the work of the Child and Family Hubs Network and the evidence-base behind this model of support through their recent report 'Child and family hubs: an important ‘front door’ for equitable support for families across Australia' here.

The Getting it Right from the Start initiative looks at the evidence-based interventions and approaches for enabling equitable learning opportunities for all students.

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Episode 9: Chris Bonnor and Tom Greenwell's vision for school funding beyond Gonski

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 41:17

In this insightful episode, Tim is joined by Tom Greenwell and Chris Bonnor, authors of Waiting for Gonski, to explore the current challenges in Australia's education system, including funding disparities, segregation, and systemic assumptions. They propose a framework for a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse education system and funding model, drawing lessons from international models and advocating for systemic reform.

Throughout our Visions for Education Equity series, we have been discussing the Three Horizons process, and we would love for as many of you to get involved as possible. If you’re interested in coming along to the workshops, please reach out to hello@equityalliance.com.au.

We will also be holding the Achieving Education Equity Gathering on Thursday 30 July, bringing together hundreds of low-SES schools and organisations committed to progressing education equity, for a hands-on day of learning and action. If you’d like to participate in The Gathering, you can sign up here.

Grab a copy of Chris and Tom’s book, Waiting for Gonski, while stocks last!

Mentioned during the episode were Chris and Tom’s paper on the Choice and Fairness framework for Australian schools, for a more equitable model of funding and regulation.

Be sure to also check out the paper Chris and Tom wrote on their learnings from studying the Canadian education system, and how some of them might be applied to Australian schools.

And don’t miss Chris’ brilliant article on .

Episode 8: Louka Parry's vision for belonging, agency, responsible ed tech, and more

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Duration 45:42

In this wide-ranging conversation, Louka Parry and Tim discuss the evolving landscape of education equity, emphasising the importance of adapting educational systems to meet the needs of students. They explore the significance of trauma-informed approaches, the role of student agency, and the impact of technology on learning. The discussion highlights the necessity of community involvement and innovative educational models to create a more equitable future for all learners.

Mentioned during the pod was the Brookings report on the rapidly growing impact of AI on education, which you can read here.

Also discussed, was the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health & Development Study, which you can find here.

You might also be interested in the OPUS review on securing digital equity in Australian education here.

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Episode 7: Professor Linda Graham's vision for inclusive education

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Duration 51:34

In the latest episode in our Visions for Education Equity series, Tim and Professor Linda Graham discuss the current state and future of education equity. They explore the importance of inclusive education, the trends affecting students, and the need for systemic change. Linda shares insights from her research on suspensions and exclusions, highlighting the over-representation of marginalised groups. They also discuss the positive developments in education, the role of teachers, and the importance of accessible assessment and pedagogy. The conversation emphasises the need for collaboration and investment in teachers to create a more equitable education system.

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Episode 6: Associate Professor Helen Adam's vision for equitable literacy learning environments

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 47:26

Tim Warwick, founder and CEO of the Education Equity Alliance, is joined by Associate Professor Helen Adam, for a conversation exploring the critical role of literacy in achieving educational equity. Helen is a lecturer and researcher at Edith Cowan University, a former teacher and now President of the Primary English Teachers Association of Australia, a recent Churchill Fellow, and author of new book, Creating Equitable Literacy Learning Environments: A Transformative Model.

Read Helen's PETAA paper on realising the right to read through equitable literacy environments, as well as her latest articles on differentiated literature mirrors for diverse children, and representation in children's books.

In the episode, Helen also references articles written by Mark Seidenberg, which can be found here, and here.

Finally, Helen comments on Aboriginal English being a rule-based dialect of English, which you can learn more about here.

Introducing our Visions for Education Equity series

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 07:55

Tim Warwick, founder and CEO of the Education Equity Alliance, introduces a new series focused on visions for a more equitable education system. He discusses the importance of equity and excellence in education, the challenges faced in achieving these goals, and the collaborative efforts of various NGOs to create a clearer vision of equity in practice. The conversation also introduces the 'Three Horizons' framework, which will guide discussions on current practices, transitional innovations, and future aspirations for educational equity. Tim emphasises the need for stakeholder engagement and invites contributions to the ongoing conversation.

Learn more about The Collective.

Read Pasi Sahlberg's article, 'Why the new plan for fairer schools will fail'.

The 'Three Horizons' framework explained.

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