Laughter, Dirt and Education

Episode 45: Bec 11.06.2026 38min

In today's chat, Bec and I discuss how she copes and manages having a chronic health condition, all while living in remote Australia!

Episode 44: Holly 04.06.2026 45min

As just 18 years old, Holly found herself moving her life from South-East Queensland to the rugged country of the Northern Territory. How did she end up there? Make sure you listen to find out her story!

Episode 43: Kate 28.05.2026 28min

Teachers... we certainly know how to change pace and go with the flow, however, today's guest, Kate, most certainly jumped into the deep end at the beginning of her teaching career. Listen now to find out more!

Episode 42: Annie 14.05.2026 32min

Growing up with her Mum and Dad working as teachers, Annie never thought she would end up being a governess. However, that is the path her life has taken, and it is so clear how perfect she is for this role!

Episode 41: Liv 07.05.2026 38min

What happens when a Brisbane teacher needs a break from teaching early in her career? Some might go on an overseas holiday, but this week's guest, Liv, decided to head west to governess. While her life looks very different now, she certainly is thriving!

Episode 40: Sarah and Beth 30.04.2026 45min

Friends, Sarah and Beth, come from very different backgrounds but have governessing to thank for bringing them together.You can join the Govies in the Bush Facebook Group here. Or to purchase their guide, you can find it here!

Episode 39: Sarah 23.04.2026 38min

Welcome to season 2! Gosh- it has been a long time between episodes. In today's episode, you will hear from my wonderful friend, Sarah. From growing up in Brisbane, to now calling Central West Queensland home, her life certainly looks different!

Episode 38: So you want to be a govie? 23.10.2022 12min

This episode is a solo one, where I give my personal advice of what to look for when searching for a governess job. As I mention in the episode, I do not know everything about this job, so I would love for my community to contribute. Head over to our Instagram or Facebook pages and comment with your advice!

Episode 37: Vanessa Williams 09.10.2022 30min

Vanessa was a born and bred Adelaide girl, but after a trip to Central Australia, she found herself moving to the Northern Territory to governess. While she is still governessing many years down the track, that doesn’t mean that she has felt like every family has been the right one for her. This is a vulnerable chat and I love that we have had an opportunity to discuss this!

Episode 36: Georgia Luscombe 25.09.2022 41min

While teaching wasn’t Georgia Luscombe’s first choice of career when she finished school, after finding herself in the Early Childhood sector for a few years, she decided she wanted to further her study and went to university. Now a first-year teacher in North West Queensland, Georgia and her partner took the massive leap to move their from Brisbane. She speaks candidly about her first year in the classroom and some of the challenges, and successes she has had over the past 3 terms! You can find Georgia on Instagram at @teachinginthenorthwest

Episode 35: Amanda Ferrari (Boarding Expo Australia) 11.09.2022 33min

Amanda Ferrari knows first hand what it is like to choose a boarding school for her children, but her business, Boarding Expo Australia, takes some of the stress away from this important decision. I encourage you to share this with any families you know who may be sending their children off to boarding school, and take a look at their website, https://www.boardingexpo.com.au/

Episode 34: Miss Megan 28.08.2022 59min

After starting off her teaching career in Melbourne, Megan took a massive jump and not only move to be with her partner, but also start teaching in the remote town of Alice Springs. Our chat covers a very real side of moving and teaching and some of the struggles that Megan had to face. Please remember that there is always some you can go to for help, and if needed, make sure you reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you are needing a professional to speak to. It is not weak to speak! You can find Megan on Instagram @megan.in.melbourne

Episode 33: Kylie Jones 14.08.2022 38min

From growing up in Tasmania, to then taking a massive leap as a graduate teacher and moving to the Northern Territory, Kylie Jones knows what it’s like to not miss an opportunity. Kylie is now the Founding Director of RAISEducation, a service that provides individualised support to isolated families. To find out more about the amazing work they do, including how to support them, head over to https://raiseducation.org.au/

Episode 32: Lucy Grant 31.07.2022 23min

Welcome back to the podcast! After a break, I am excited to bring this week's guest, Lucy Grant, onto the show. We had a wonderful chat about what her life looked like after leaving school, and how it now looks. 

Episode 31: Emma O’Shaughnessy 29.05.2022 29min

From starring on Masterchef, to working as a teacher at School of the Air, you could say that this week’s guest, Emma, has had a wide variety of experiences. The passion she has for her job is so clear in our chat and I just loved chatting to Emma and getting to know her better!

Episode 30: Hannah Richardson 08.05.2022 26min

From growing up in Sydney, to nannying in western Queensland, this week’s guest, Hannah, has made a few huge life changes over the past two years. I loved her perspective after being out west and how she has been able to connect with the people around her on a deeper level.

Episode 29: Meg Irvine 01.05.2022 33min

I have my very first Tasmanian teacher on the podcast, and I have loved listening to Meg Irvine’s story of her childhood and her teaching career in Tassie. You can find Meg on Instagram, @learningto_teach Make sure you give her a follow!

Episode 28: Jaquarra Chapman 10.04.2022 29min

This week I got to speak with Jaquarra Chapman, who after governessing for a few years, has recognised how important it is for our stories to be told! We have a chat about her adventures, plus about her new project, The Govie Diaries. Make sure you listen to the end to find out how you can contribute your story to Jaquarra’s new coffee table book!

Episode 27: Tips for Rural and Remote Professional Experience 03.04.2022 8min

A short and sharp episode this week for pre-service teachers, who may be considering heading to a rural or remote school for their professional experience. Please make sure you share this episode with any pre-service teachers you know!

Episode 26: Behaviour Management Tips 20.03.2022 37min

This week I have collaborated with the lovely Hannah Calcino, to put together our top tips for managing behaviour. While we have aimed these tips at govies, we hope that everyone is able to take something away from it. Please remember, we are all on a learning journey, and it’s okay to change your behaviour practices.