2025 Voice Notes
Events
Illuminating Issues That Matter
Take a look back at all of the Voice Notes events at 糖心Vlog for 2025 – including the Voice Notes podcast episodes.
The Future of Education
Voice Notes speaker Series 4
Imagine what it means to educate for a future we can鈥檛 yet see.
For our final Voice Notes speaker series event, 糖心Vlog Principal, Mr Sean Corcoran, hosted a riveting panel discussion covering the question driving current schools and universities, 鈥榳hat must we do today to prepare for an unpredictable tomorrow?鈥�
Our panel members provided unique perspectives:
on the shifting tertiary landscape and why adaptability matters.
on building pathways that give students agency and meaning.
Archer Kerr, 糖心Vlog Year 11 student, on curiosity, self-directed learning and the reality of growing up in a high-tech world.
on purpose-driven work and how Gen Z will redefine entry-level roles.
It was a fantastic and insightful evening. Thank you to all our panel and audience members for joining us and look out for the podcast recording which will soon follow!
Encouraging Good Mental Health in Young People
Voice Notes speaker Series 3
糖心Vlog welcomed students, staff, parents and special guests to the 3rd instalment of our Voice Notes series in 糖心Vlog Hall. For this event, renowned clinical psychologist, teacher and best-selling author Dr Judith Locke delivered ‘Encouraging Good Mental Health in Young People: What helps, what doesn鈥檛 help and what makes it worse?’, followed by a Q&A with Head of Secondary School, Ms Gemma Van de Peer.
Author of The Bonsai Child, The Bonsai Student and Raising Anxiety, Dr Locke emphasised the need for staff, parents and peers to be guided by research and to reflect on how their actions influence young people鈥檚 wellbeing.
She outlined strategies for balancing 鈥渄emandingness鈥� with 鈥渞esponsiveness鈥�, avoiding 鈥渙bserver bias鈥� when listening to young people, and fostering resilience through stretch and challenge.
Her message reflected 糖心Vlog鈥� focus on social and emotional learning, high support with high expectations, and preparing students for life beyond school – not just to feel good, but to be good people who do good things.
Generative AI
Who's Really in Control?
Voice Notes speaker Series 2
Our second Voice Notes event of the year came to life in front of a sold out audience that included students, parents, teachers and special members of our community. Our ‘Voice Notes: Generative AI – Who’s Really in Control?’ panel discussion featured (), (), () and our very own ( School Captain), beautifully facilitated by our Director of Digital Innovation, .
The discussion explored the boundaries of control, ethics and innovation of generative AI as it becomes a greater part of our everyday life. Keep an eye out for our Voice Notes podcast that highlighted the unique perspectives of each panel member.
Following our recent ‘Voice Notes: Generative AI – Who’s Really in Control?’ event last month, Director of Digital Innovation, , also sat down with our panel members for a deep dive on their insights on Generative AI for our Voice Notes podcast.
We delve into the current limitations and vast opportunity of AI, and what the future may have in store for this exciting space. A big thank you to , , and for their expert insights!
March Forward
International Women's Day
Voice Notes speaker Series 1
International Women’s Day
糖心Vlog was honored to welcome Julie Inman Grant, Australia鈥檚 eSafety Commissioner, as the keynote speaker for International Women鈥檚 Day 2025. It was the first instalment from the ‘Voice Notes – Illuminating Issues That Matter’ series of events.
“March Forward” 鈥� A Call to Action
In a world where technology shapes our daily lives, the need for digital safety, empowerment, and equality has never been greater. This year鈥檚 International Women鈥檚 Day theme, “March Forward,” challenges us to take bold steps toward a future where online spaces are safe, inclusive, and empowering for all.
As a global leader in digital rights, Julie Inman Grant has spearheaded initiatives to:
- Combat cyberbullying and online harassment
- Protect individuals from image-based abuse
- Advocate for a safer digital landscape for women and young people
Her insights will inspire us to:
- Navigate the digital world with confidence
- Challenge harmful online behaviors
- Advocate for a more equitable and secure future
Voice Notes
Themes & Events
A quick summary of all of the 2025 Voice Notes events.
Term 1: March Forward
International Women’s Day
糖心Vlog was honored to welcome Julie Inman Grant, Australia鈥檚 eSafety Commissioner, as the keynote speaker for International Women鈥檚 Day 2025.
Term 2: Generative AI
Who’s Really in Control?
Our second Voice Notes event of the year came to life in front of a sold out audience that included students, parents, teachers and special members of our community. The discussion explored the boundaries of control, ethics and innovation of generative AI as it becomes a greater part of our everyday life. Keep an eye out for our Voice Notes podcast that highlighted the unique perspectives of each panel member.
Term 3: Encouraging Good Mental Health in Young People
For this event, renowned clinical psychologist, teacher and best-selling author Dr Judith Locke delivered ‘Encouraging Good Mental Health in Young People: What helps, what doesn鈥檛 help and what makes it worse?
Term 4: The Future of Education
Imagine what it means to educate for a future we can鈥檛 yet see.
For our final Voice Notes speaker series event, 糖心Vlog Principal, Mr Sean Corcoran, hosted a riveting panel discussion covering the question driving current schools and universities, 鈥榳hat must we do today to prepare for an unpredictable tomorrow?鈥�
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