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Toorak Chat is a podcast created by staff and students at Toorak College in Mount Eliza, Victoria. One of our school values is Personal Growth, so we decided to document and share some empowering stories from some remarkable women across sport, business, fashion, art and more. Hosted by Principal of…

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    • Sep 12, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Toorak Chat Ep 9 | Lorraine Kabbindi White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 20:12


    Darwin-born Lorraine Kabbindi White is an artist and mentor living in Melbourne, Victoria. As a custodian of the culture and traditions of her people, she preserves the stories she learned as a child through her art. As our final episode, we reflect on all the inspiring stories told by our guests.

    Toorak Chat Ep 8 | Attorney-General Jill Hennessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 28:17


    Jill Hennessy is the current Victorian Attorney-General and Minister for Workplace Safety. She previously served as the Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services and held shadow ministerial roles for Public Transport, Anti-Corruption, Corrections, Crime Prevention and Women. Jill is an avid AFL Western Bulldogs supporter and is a mother of two girls.

    Toorak Chat Ep 7 | Brooke Satchwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 33:07


    Brooke Satchwell is a Melbourne-born actress, model and entrepreneur. During her time at Toorak College, she was cast in the hit television series, Neighbours. Playing the role of Anne, Brooke quickly became one of Australia’s most popular young actresses. Brooke has appeared on television, in many theatre productions and on film. She is currently starring in the new Australian television drama, SeaChange.

    Toorak Chat Ep 6 | Georgia Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 25:19


    Georgia Connolly is a horse rider based on the Mornington Peninsula. As a former Toorak College student, she was captain of the Equestrian team and discovered her passion for eventing and dressage. Now, she is the Inaugural Ambassador for the Victoria Racing Club and is the first Australian woman to compete in the Magnolia Cup at picturesque Goodwood Racecourse, a charity race in its seventh year.

    Toorak Chat Ep 5 | Bianca Chatfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 26:55


    Bianca Chatfield is a former Australian Olympic Netball player, media presenter and leadership consultant. Following her debut as an 18-year-old for the Australian Diamonds netball team, Bianca quickly established a name for herself as one of the toughest defenders in the sport. Bianca won both gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games alongside a host of premiership victories and awards. She was a contestant on The Block with her teammate Carla and currently features on House of Wellness, commentates the Netball and talks sport on ABC’s Offsiders.

    Toorak Chat Ep 4 | Natalie Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 25:43


    Natalie Porter is a former Australian Olympic basketballer and entrepreneur. Natalie was drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association in 2000 and won a silver medal with the Australian Opals Basketball team at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. She is also the 39th inductee of the Basketball Victoria Wall of Fame, making her the youngest recipient. Natalie is the founder and managing director of NPIRE Travel, specialising in sport and education tours. Warning: Mild coarse language. Parental guidance is recommended for persons under the age of 15.

    Toorak Chat Ep 3 | Polly 'PJ' Harding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:54


    Polly Harding, better known as ‘PJ’ on Melbourne’s KIIS FM breakfast radio show ‘Jase & PJ’ is a typical kiwi living down under. Polly began her radio career in 2011 at ZM in New Zealand as an intern and went on to host national evenings and daytime. In 2015, she met Jase, and immediately, the pair hit the ground running. At just 28, PJ is a powerful female voice in Australia.

    Toorak Chat Ep 2 | Kristina Karlsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 19:43


    We are excited to release our second podcast episode with special guest Kristina Karlsson. Kristina Karlsson is the founder of Swedish stationery designs kikki.K who is also an avid dreamer and goal setter. She talks to Principal Kristy Kendall and student co-host Hannah Shippen about the importance of living your dream life. Producer: Jessica Poulter Video Editor: Phil Carew Year 11 Media Students Production Team: Mia Tikellis, Hannah Shippen, Claire Anderson, Emly Hamilton-Smith, Alexa Rozakis, Alessandra German, Sophia Maggi.

    Toorak Chat Ep 1 | Sally Bloomfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 20:54


    You may have seen her on The Real Housewives of Melbourne. As a past student of Toorak College and former editor of Harper’s Bazaar, Sally Bloomfield has faced tragic adversities with the passing of her husband while also building a business together in Bali. Sally stands proud today because of her exceptional resilience. How does she build her resilience to keep fighting? May contain some coarse language. Parental guidance is recommended for persons under the age of 15.

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